Amanda Butterfield’s Post

This project was both fun and saddening. Over 1000 children told us why food is important to them. Many showed us that systemic #hunger issues are recognized even at such a young age. Some notable quotes: "If we can conquer space, we can conquer childhood hunger." "Hunger is something no one should struggle with or be judged for." "They got money for wars but can't feed the poor." "If you can't feed 100 people, then just feed one. One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." "Food is important to me because I have food but not everyone has food." "Food is important to me because it helps you physically and mentally. Don't stop eating because you're unhappy with your body." "A pointed commentary on the class divide, how food is sustenance for some and decadence for others." #HungerActionDay #HungerActionMonth

Our #ChampionsForChildren campaign is still doubling all donations, and we are tantalisingly close to our massive £100,000 target! Get my donation doubled: https://buff.ly/3KpvgFo If you have your finger teetering over the donate button, see how much of a difference fresh fruit and veg can make to young children. 🍒 Fruit and veg intake improves by an average of 3 portions a day. 🍊 64% of children now eat at least five portions a day, up from 7% baseline. 🍓 55% of parents now eat at least five portions a day, up from 15%. 🍏 Children cultivate a lasting preference for fruit and veg and resistance to unhealthy options through palate training, and openness to different foods. 🍍 Improvements in energy levels, sleep, concentration, digestion, weight loss and physical activity.

Our #ChampionsForChildren campaign is still doubling all donations, and we are tantalisingly close to our massive £100,000 target! Get my donation doubled: https://buff.ly/3KpvgFo If you have your finger teetering over the donate button, see how much of a difference fresh fruit and veg can make to young children. 🍒 Fruit and veg intake improves by an average of 3 portions a day. 🍊 64% of children now eat at least five portions a day, up from 7% baseline. 🍓 55% of parents now eat at least five portions a day, up from 15%. 🍏 Children cultivate a lasting preference for fruit and veg and resistance to unhealthy options through palate training, and openness to different foods. 🍍 Improvements in energy levels, sleep, concentration, digestion, weight loss and physical activity.

Our #ChampionsForChildren campaign is still doubling all donations, and we are tantalisingly close to our massive £100,000 target! Get my donation doubled: https://buff.ly/3KpvgFo If you have your finger teetering over the donate button, see how much of a difference fresh fruit and veg can make to young children. 🍒 Fruit and veg intake improves by an average of 3 portions a day. 🍊 64% of children now eat at least five portions a day, up from 7% baseline. 🍓 55% of parents now eat at least five portions a day, up from 15%. 🍏 Children cultivate a lasting preference for fruit and veg and resistance to unhealthy options through palate training, and openness to different foods. 🍍 Improvements in energy levels, sleep, concentration, digestion, weight loss and physical activity.

Food security is one of the most basic needs.

Recent data from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap report shows that food insecurity has increased 30% across our service territory, meaning an additional 80,000 neighbors are newly food insecure. Within our 27-county service territory alone, nearly 350,000 neighbors, including 100,000 children face food insecurity. State-funded anti-hunger programs are critical investments that are required to enable the distribution of charitable food to millions of children, families, and seniors across Pennsylvania. Despite the level-funding of these core nutritional programs, CPFB will continue to advocate for our neighbors facing hunger. #nonprofit #foodbank #centralpafb

The joy of the holidays comes with a harsh reality this year: more children are experiencing hunger, according to a new report from the USDA. The number of food insecure households continued to rise in 2023, up to 13.5%. This is an increase over the 12.8% in 2022, and 10.2% in 2021. At Pack Away Hunger, our works put highly nutritious meals into the hands of those that need them most. A donation to Pack Away Hunger this holiday season increases access to nutritious meals in Indiana and around the world. https://lnkd.in/gc2jDFUF

In the U.S., 13 million children live in food-insecure homes. For many of these kids, school lunch is their only meal of the day, yet the current funding of $4.43 per meal is simply not enough to provide the nutritious food they need to thrive. That’s why I’m participating in the $5 Boost Campaign—a mission to raise funds for HydroTowers and Independence Gardens' cooking program, Come and EAT IT. These initiatives bring fresh, healthy food directly into schools, empowering students to learn and grow. 💡 Here’s How You Can Help: - Donate just $5 to make a difference in a child’s life. Your contribution will help us reach our goal and ensure that kids have access to the healthy meals they deserve. 📅 If you’re in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, join us on September 14th for our Food Fight event—a chef competition focused on transforming school lunch. Can’t make it in person? No problem! Your $5 donation also gives you access to the virtual event, so you can watch the action live. Let’s come together to fight for a future where no child has to worry about their next meal. Click here to donate (or scan the QR code!): https://lnkd.in/gZMXgZZf Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gPZ26ZtD. Let's GROW! #FoodFight #FightForFresh #ChildNutrition #HydroTowers #ComeAndEATIT #sustainablegrowing #sustainability #healthyfoodsystems #freshfood4all #schoollunch #takebackschoollunch

When school is out, hunger doesn’t stop. For many children in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, school meals are the primary source of nutritious food, and Thanksgiving break can leave them vulnerable to hunger. Nourish2Flourish aims to fill this gap by providing nourishing meals to kids who need them most while school is out. With your help, we can ensure no child goes hungry this holiday season. Every donation counts. Let’s make sure every child can enjoy a meal and thrive during this break. https://lnkd.in/e8tyJF5c #BlockingHunger

Food Insecurity: A Growing Emergency in Our Community Food insecurity is not just a challenge—it's an emergency. As the cost of living continues to rise, more families are forced to make impossible choices between essentials like rent and groceries. At The Compass Food Bank, we see firsthand the impact of this crisis. Every day, more people turn to us for help, struggling to put food on the table. This holiday season, it's crucial that we come together to support our neighbors in need. How You Can Help: Donate: Your contributions ensure we can provide nutritious food to those in need. Volunteer: Join us in making a difference by giving your time and skills. Spread Awareness: Share this post and let others know about the urgency of food insecurity. Together, we can turn the tide and provide hope and support to our community. For more information on how you can make a difference, visit our website: https://thecompass.ca Thank you for your compassion and generosity. #mississauga #foodbanks #pleasehelp #donationsneeded #volunteersmakeadifference #donationsmakeadifference #clarksonbia #portcredibia #lakeview #gta #foodinsecurity #homelessness #costofliving #costoflivingcrisis