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The Impact of Hunger: A Powerful Reminder We need to shift our mindset from sympathy to action. Supporting food security programs, advocating for fair wages, and eliminating food waste can create real change. Let’s do our part—big or small—to ensure no one has to endure this kind of hurt. Because hunger shouldn’t have a place in today’s world. #HungerAwareness #FoodSecurity #EndHunger #ImpactfulChange

4 tips to address food insecurity at your individual levels! Your small actions, when combined, contribute to a resilient and nourished society. Together, let's advance the fight against hunger. Remember, small actions collectively make a significant impact. By engaging with your community and supporting initiatives that address food insecurity, you contribute to building a more resilient and nourished society. Visit our website at https://bit.ly/49FRGwQ to learn more about ways to get involved today.

Today is my second lobbying day in support of Food for All Oregonians with Oregon Food Bank. Food is a human right, regardless of immigrant status. There has been such an explosive growth in food insecurity the past couple of years, we’re moving more food through our warehouse than ever before (even at the peak of the pandemic). It’s still not enough. We must solve hunger by looking at root causes. To learn more: https://lnkd.in/eScx6BN4

 In times of crisis, canned food becomes a beacon of hope. Discover how canned food plays a vital role in providing nourishment, convenience, and sustenance during emergencies, ensuring resilience, and helping communities rebuild. #CannedFoodPreparedness #StrengthInCrisis

The issue of food insecurity in the UK remains alarmingly high. When people and communities face this daily challenge, Community Shop provides a place for them to feed their families, but also get the support they need for the long term. Next week we will be sharing the knowledge that we have developed over the last decade with the aim of establishing a food security landscape which creates a fairer food system for all and genuinely tackles the root causes of hunger in the UK. #FoodInsecurity

According to the latest report from Feeding America, 13.4% of Southeast Nebraskans are experiencing food insecurity. This staggering number means 64,510 neighbors—including 20,320 kids—may not know where their next meal will come from. This new data from the Map the Meal Gap 2024 study reveals a 34% increase in food insecurity in Southeast Nebraska from the year prior, highlighting the growing demand for food assistance and the importance of community support. For more information on food insecurity in Southeast Nebraska and other places, visit: https://lnkd.in/gWuwVMh

In PEI, where one-third of all Islanders experience food insecurity, local organizations are seeing the number of people accessing pantries and other food resources triple over the past two years. No matter if you live in a city, town, or rural area, we know that too many people across the country can't afford food. This is a growing problem. The federal government needs to make sure everyone can afford food. Our new tool—foodsecuritynow.ca—connects people with poverty and food insecurity stats for their community. To find out what food insecurity looks like where you live, visit foodsecuritynow.ca today. Read more from CBC: https://lnkd.in/gjx5k9Vi

The Greater Boston Food Bank understands that tackling food insecurity and its root causes means listening to those who have experienced it firsthand. And with 1 in 3 people reporting household food insecurity in the past year—a persistent statistic since pre-COVID—ongoing solutions are still needed. That’s why we’re proud to announce the release of our fourth annual statewide report, which focuses on lived experience and community-based solutions to address hunger in Massachusetts. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/edqd_Gks. #FeedingEasternMA #EndHungerHere #FoodInsecurity

This September, let’s turn awareness into action. #HungerActionMonth 🧡 Find out how YOU can join us in the fight against food insecurity, which is currently impacting 1 in 3 Maryland neighbors. https://lnkd.in/edw-KiBZ Together, we can #endhunger for good. #MarylandFoodBank #FoodInsecurity

Now is the time to take action! 📢 We're calling on everyone to advocate for a stronger, more inclusive #FarmBill that helps end hunger and supports our most vulnerable communities. By passing a strong Farm Bill, we can ensure access to nutritious food for those who need it most. Join us in urging Congress to make ending hunger a priority: https://ow.ly/XPnF50Tlqmu