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📢 Support Urgently Needed as Back-to-School Costs Soar in Donegal 📢 As the back-to-school season approaches, families across Donegal are feeling the intense pressure of rising education-related expenses. To help ease this burden, the Donegal Food Response Network, supported by the Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC), has urgently launched a back-to-school appeal for donations to support local community groups and the families most affected by these financial pressures. 🌟 How You Can Help: The Donegal Food Response Network, made up of 21 community organisations across the county, is asking for your support through donations of food, school supplies, vouchers, and cash. These contributions will be distributed to local families struggling to make ends meet during this challenging time. 📉 Shelves Are Bare: As the demand for assistance has skyrocketed, community groups that typically maintain emergency supplies are finding their shelves increasingly bare, leaving many families needing more support. 📍 Find Your Nearest Food Bank: To support your community, visit www.donegalfoodresponse.ie to find details of your nearest food bank. Donations of food, school supplies, or cash can be made directly to these local food banks. 💻 Donate Online: For those unable to visit in person, donations can also be made online through the iDonate pages of individual community groups. Links to these pages are available on www.donegalfoodresponse.ie making it easy for anyone to contribute, no matter where they are. 💙 #BackToSchoolSupport #DonegalCommunity #DonateNow #supportlocalfamilies #WeCareFoodBank #CaraHouseFamilyResourceCentre #CFFAM #ÁrainnMhór #RossesCDP #TheDoorwayProject #PreSchoolAndAfterSchoolChildcare #FamilyResourceCentreRaphoe #CloughaneelyFoodBank #InishowenDevelopmentPartnership #TheMustardSeed #DFRC #Donegal #SpraoiAgusSpórt #FinnValleyFRC #ClonmanyCommunityCentre #AnMachaireLeChéile

I will soon be taking part in Cash for Kids ‘Survive The Wild’. For some local children their school dinner is the only hot meal of the day. During the holidays struggling families simply can't afford enough food, so they're often eating unhealthy options or even nothing at all.   We want to make sure these children have enough to eat. Money raised will help reach out, with fun activities and that important meal during the holidays.   Did you know: 💔1 in 4 families with children struggle to afford food 💔1 in 10 UK 15 year olds have missed meals because of poverty 💔40% of working households were classed as food insecure in 2023 💔2.4 million children recieve free school meals across the UK There is still time for you to help us make a difference: 💚£5.50 could provide drinks, snacks and a meal for one child. 💙£11.95 could provide a one-day experience and a meal for one child. 🧡£51.66 could provide one child with a place at a five-day sports club. If you can spare a pound or two it would be really appreciated, it’s a great cause! #CashForKids #SurviveTheWild #fundraising #charity   https://lnkd.in/extV2YdM

🌟 Happy Make A Difference Day! 🌟 Today, let's come together to create positive change and support those in need, especially low-income families in our community. Here are some meaningful ways you can make a difference: 🩷Volunteer at a Food Bank: Help sort and distribute food to families who need it most. 🧡Donate Clothing and Household Items: Clean out your closets and donate gently used items to shelters and organizations assisting low-income families. 💛Offer Tutoring Services: Share your knowledge and skills with children or adults in need of educational support. 💚Organize a Community Cleanup: Beautify local parks and neighborhoods, creating a healthier environment for everyone. 🩵Support Local Businesses: Shop at small businesses and farmers' markets to boost the local economy. 💙Mentor a Young Person: Provide guidance and support to young people facing challenges. 💜Host a Fundraiser: Organize an event or online campaign to raise funds for local charities and programs. 🖤Advocate for Affordable Housing: Get involved in local government to support policies that ensure everyone has a safe place to call home. 🩶Create Care Packages: Put together packages of essentials like toiletries, snacks, and warm clothing for homeless individuals. Every small act of kindness counts. Let's use Make A Difference Day to inspire change and bring hope to those who need it most. Together, we can build a stronger, more supportive community! 🌟❤️ #MakeADifferenceDay #HelpingPeople #ChaningLives

♥️💖👉🎉Providing food to needy people is a wonderful way to show kindness and support those who are struggling. Here are some ways to help: 1.🌠 *Food banks*: Donate non-perishable items or volunteer at local food banks. 2. *🌠Soup kitchens*: Serve meals or provide food donations to soup kitchens. 3🌠. *Food drives*: Organize or participate in food drives to collect items for those in need. 4🌠. *Homeless shelters*: Provide food or meals to homeless shelters. 5.🌠 *Meal delivery programs*: Volunteer with programs that deliver meals to seniors, disabled, or ill individuals. 6. 🌠*Food pantries*: Donate food or supplies to food pantries. 7. 🌠*Community gardens*: Help maintain community gardens that provide fresh produce to needy individuals. 8.🌠 *Food recovery programs*: Participate in programs that recover surplus food and redistribute it to those in need. 9.🌠 *Monetary donations*: Support organizations providing food aid with financial donations. 10🌠. *Advocacy*: Raise awareness about food insecurity and support policies addressing hunger. Remember, every small act counts, and collective efforts can make a significant difference in the lives of needy individuals!👈🫀🫀♥️ #linkedinengagement #actofkindness #helpingothers #needypeople #likeme #comment #engage #supportme #follow #aseelanbibi

🚨 Hunger in Our Community is Growing 🚨 The Food Bank of Waterloo Region has been an essential pillar in their community, ensuring that their neighbours don’t go hungry. Through vital partnerships with local businesses and community members, they turn local generosity into life-saving meals. 💛 Thanks to a $5,000 donation from Forbes Motors GM the Food Bank can continue bridging the gap for those who need it most—filling inventory shortages, supporting dietary and cultural needs, keeping trucks on the road, and empowering 120+ local agencies and programs in the Community Food Assistance Network. But here’s the heartbreaking reality: hunger is hitting our communities harder than ever. 📈 By the Numbers: 🍽 Every $1 donated provides 2 meals for someone in need 👶 35% of those relying on assistance are children—about 20,500 kids 🏠 1 in 10 households in Waterloo Region struggle to put food on the table. Just two years ago, that number was 1 in 20 🚨 58,600 people are using emergency food programs—an increase of 45% in just a year. This surge is unprecedented. Families, children, seniors—our neighbors—are facing hunger like never before. Together, we can turn this around – while Food Banks are leading the charge, we all have a role to play. No one should go hungry in a community as vibrant and compassionate as Waterloo. Let’s come together, donate, and make a difference. 👉 Join us today in supporting the Food Bank’s mission. Because when we lift up our neighbours, we lift up our entire community. #ForbesMotors #FoodBankWR #WaterlooRegion #CommunityImpact #EndHunger #GiveBack #TogetherWeCan

Definition: The term “to dole out” refers to distributing something in small portions, often used in the context of giving away money, food, or resources. Example Sentences: 1. The charity doled out meals to the homeless every Saturday. 2. After winning the lottery, she doled out gifts to her friends. 3. The teacher doled out extra credit assignments to help struggling students. 4. During the holidays, the organization doled out toys to underprivileged kids. 5. He doled out advice like candy, hoping to help everyone around him. 6. They doled out free samples at the grocery store to attract customers. 7. The coach doled out praise to the players for their hard work. 8. She doled out cash to the workers as a bonus for their efforts. 9. The city doled out funds for community projects to improve local infrastructure. 10. They doled out tickets for the concert on a first-come, first-served basis. Hashtags: #DoleOut #Distribution #CommunitySupport #Charity #GivingBack #SupportOthers #HelpThoseInNeed

I was listening to an NPR Life Kit tonight about Giving Tuesday - they were trying to help people figure out how to make charitable gifts. 1) Think about things you care about. 2) Write down a list of organizations that are working to make that happen, and 3) Make a budget. (And make a donation!) It's not bad advice. It's a little dry and passionless for my taste - but in some ways, I hope you do this today/Tuesday. I hope you think about what you want your community to look like for *everyone* and think about your budget and give what you can give. Today/Tuesday is a great day to do it because a lot of non-profits are hoping you will, but really any day is a good day to give. I've worked at WayForward Resources for 23 years come January. It's a good organization that is very responsibly operated and managed, with the best of the people you've ever known working and volunteering and teaming together to create that better world. Follow along with our GivingTuesday Block Party all day long. If nothing else, please share a post or two. Give a few (or more) dollars if you can. Make the world better for someone today. As one of the equally busiest food pantries in our community, and one of the only organizations in Dane County providing housing case management, eviction prevention funds, and a doubled-up housing program, your donation during this will increase our impact, helping us provide food, housing, and hope to our community. #buildtogether

The summer holidays are fast approaching and while most children are looking forward to having a break, some kids (and their families) will be dealing with food insecurity over the next few months as they won’t be receiving school meals. An estimated 3 million kids in the UK are at risk of hunger over the school holidays as families take on an additional £30-£40 per week in food costs. The Bishop’s Stortford Food Bank (BSFB) works hard to support local kids and their families who are in food crisis, but they’ll need help to meet the expected uplift in demand over the coming months, so we’ll be running a summer-long food drive to support them. We’re doing a physical collection in our Stortford office but there are a few other ways to help: - Donate money directly to BSFB at Donate - Donation amount - JustGiving or using the QR code on the attached flyer. - Buy items on the BSFB Amazon Wish List which can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eYa4cATJ - Spread the word about our fundraiser by sharing the attached flyer on your social media, with friends and family, etc. Any support you can give would be hugely appreciated, let’s help make it a great summer for everyone (regardless of the weather 😊) #londonconstruction #ukconstruction #constructionindustry #fooddrive #summerfooddrive #bishopsstortford #foodbank #trusselltrust

August marked a significant milestone for us—we gave out over 103,800 pounds of food in just one month! This is the first time we've surpassed 100,000 pounds in a single month, serving a record 1,822 families—equating to 5,610 people! To put that in perspective, in August 2023, we provided just shy of 75,000 pounds of food to 1,207 families—reaching 3,929 people. The growth we are experiencing is truly humbling. As we transition from our "slower season," with an already 44% growth rate compared to last year, into the busy months from September to December, we anticipate serving even more people in our programs. And we can serve these ever-increasing numbers with the support of our community! Thank you for your contributions of time, food, and funds; we couldn't serve our neighbors in need without you! #DonateFood #FoodDrive #FeedCentralOregon #EndHunger #FightHunger #CommunitySupport #CentralOregonGives #LocalFoodPantry #GiveBack #HelpYourNeighbors #CentralOregonCares #SupportLocalCharities #FoodForAll #GiveLocal #NeighborsHelpingNeighbors #VolunteerCentralOregon #GiveYourTime #MakeADifference #VolunteerLocally #BeTheChange #HelpYourCommunity