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✨ Make a Difference This Holiday Season! ✨ Food banks work to bring meals and hope to families in need, especially during the holidays. 🥖🍎 Nonprofits play a crucial role in keeping shelves stocked and providing special holiday meals—but they need funding to make it happen. GrantWatch has over 600 Food Assistance Grants to help nonprofits secure the resources they need to feed their communities. Whether it’s funding for food drives or operational support, these grants empower organizations to fight hunger and spread holiday joy. 🎁💛 🔗 Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eUVNRaxf #benefitchildren #communitycenters #communityoutreach #communitybasedprograms #familiesinneed #fighthunger #foodandnutrition #foodassistance #foodbanks #fooddrives #foodpantries #foodrescue #foodsystems #grants #grantwatch #healthyfoodaccess #nonprofits #nutritioneducation #operationalfunding #supplementalnutritionalassistance

GHS Federal Credit Union has proudly donated $5,000 to the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW) to support their mission of ending food insecurity in Broome County. This contribution is part of GHS’s ongoing commitment to serving underserved communities and fostering positive change throughout the region. “At GHS, we believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back,” said Shawn Wolbert, President and CEO of GHS Federal Credit Union. “CHOW plays a vital role in addressing food insecurity, and we are honored to support their work in ensuring that no family in Broome County goes hungry.” As a financial institution dedicated to helping people thrive, GHS Federal Credit Union remains steadfast in its mission to uplift those in need. By partnering with organizations like CHOW, GHS continues to demonstrate its commitment to building stronger, healthier communities for all. To read more, head over to https://ow.ly/ipAv50Uggif #CHOW #SayYEStoGHS #EndFoodInsecurity #GivingBack #HelpStopHunger #SouthernTier

In our 2023 Annual Report, we take a look at trends at FISH over the past few years, particularly comparing pre-pandemic numbers to today. What we are seeing is continued growth in need, as the high cost of living paired with fewer support resources adds more and more strain for families. One area in which we have seen considerable increases is the pounds of food we distribute each year. In 2023, FISH distributed 1,560,603 pounds of food, more than any other year in our history as an organization. Our marketplace could not run without the generous support of our community. We source food from four main sources: donations from our Broomfield grocery stores and restaurant partners, Community Food Share, in-kind donations from our neighbors (which includes food drives!), and purchased food made possible by our incredible donors and by grant funding. All of these support networks allow us to stock a variety of food and personal care items for our families so they can shop for what their families need. Learn more about our work and recent trends at bit.ly/FISH23Report. #FoodBank #FamilyResourceCenter #Trends #AnnualReport

In challenging times, it’s inspiring to see how nonprofits continue to step up, offering critical resources to those in need. Whether it’s finding a safe place to call home or ensuring families have access to nutritious meals, these organizations are making a difference every day. 💪 Here are just a few nonprofits doing incredible work in the areas of housing and food security: 🏠 @HabitatforHumanity – This global organization helps families build and improve their homes, creating lasting housing solutions for communities in need. 🍲 Urban Recipe – Tackling food insecurity head-on, Urban Recipe offers a food co-op model that fosters community and ensures families have consistent access to healthy meals. 🏠 Atlanta Mission – Providing shelter and comprehensive services for individuals facing homelessness, Atlanta Mission helps transform lives through support, counseling, and housing solutions. 🍽️ Feeding America – As one of the largest hunger-relief organizations, Feeding America works with a network of food banks to address food insecurity and ensure access to healthy food for those in need. These organizations are pillars of support, and there are so many ways to get involved, whether it’s donating, volunteering, or spreading the word about their life-changing programs. Do you know of other nonprofits addressing housing and food insecurity? Let’s share and celebrate these resources together! 🤝 #CommunityResources #HousingSupport #FoodSecurity #Nonprofits #MakeADifference

A new study by Iowa State University researchers suggests that while community donation gardens serve as a critical nutritional safety net for Iowans, particularly during times of public crisis such as COVID-19, more attention is needed to ensure that their operational model is financially sustainable, democratically governed, and socially inclusive enough to provide reliable, accessible donations to food pantry patrons. Read the JAFSCD article for FREE: https://lnkd.in/gg6A6yjN 

#Omaha #CommunitySupport #OmahaNeedsUs #OmahaBusinesses #OmahaBusinessLeaders #OmahaNeeds Food insecurity rates are higher in some areas of Omaha, including northeast, southeast, and northwest Omaha, where rates can reach as high as 48.5%. Food insecurity is even more common among families with children. In Omaha, one in five children under the age of 18 goes to bed hungry every night. Heartland Kids Against Hunger is working to contribute to stocking shelves at multiple area food pantries such as Heart Ministry Center, Together Omaha, University of Nebraska at Omaha, and more. Omaha business and organization leaders can make a large and lasting impact in our communities and beyond by encouraging volunteering and giving. Without your help, many community members including children would be going without. Every dollar donated to Heartland Kids Against Hunger goes towards packing highly nutritious meals and is tax-deductable.

Did you know that 40% of all food in the U.S. is wasted? Meanwhile, millions of people face food insecurity every day. Hunger at Home is tackling this challenge by repurposing unused, good food to serve those in need. Since 2015, they’ve provided an incredible 15 million meals to the community. Here’s another eye-opener: just 25% of the billions of pounds of food wasted could solve food insecurity within our communities. Today, our San Jose Robert Half team had the honor of volunteering with Hunger at Home. Together, we packed nearly 500 meals! These meals will be shared immediately with the community at the PayPal Park distribution center in partnership with multiple nonprofits. Organizations like Sysco make this work possible by donating good, unused food to ensure it gets to those who need it most. While this is just one step in a larger fight against hunger, the experience was both humbling and inspiring. There’s still so much more work to be done. If you’re looking to donate, or volunteer, I highly recommend checking out this amazing organization. Every small act can make a big difference! #GivingBack #HungerRelief #CommunityImpact #VolunteerWork

No one should have to choose between feeding their families and other basic necessities. Organizations such as those gathered at the Capitol today fulfill a vital role in our community: ensuring that all people have access to fresh, healthy food. Thanks to their tireless efforts, we can work towards a Wisconsin where no one goes hungry. Ensuring that everyone has the ability to feed their families should be a top priority in our state. That is why it is essential that we provide food pantries and other food service organizations with the necessary resources to carry out their essential mission. As demand for their services increases, so should our support of their efforts. The time is now to act in alignment with our values. It is not enough to say that all people deserve to have food on the table – we need to ensure that food makes it there. That is why I am proud to stand beside each and every one of these vital organizations and uplift their call for additional funding and resources so they can continue to serve our communities. Only by working together can we create a more fair and equitable Wisconsin where everyone has what they need to grow and thrive.

We’re excited to announce that CUMAC is one of the first-ever recipients of the Food Security Access Fund, a collaborative, cross-sector fund led by The Tepper Foundation and New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate. This support will help us unlock additional funding opportunities and grow our work to fight hunger and its root causes through a holistic and trauma-informed approach that provides groceries and basic necessities to families and individuals in need. This first-of-its-kind initiative in New Jersey is funded by The Tepper Foundation, Community Foundation of New Jersey, Novo Nordisk, The Taub Foundation, the Grotta Fund for Older Adults, Campbell's Foundation, The O’Toole Family Foundation and Schumann Fund for New Jersey. #foodjustice #volunteer #foodrescue #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitlife #nonprofit #endhunger #healthyfoodchoices #communitylove #communitydevelopment #freshproduce #volunteerwork #aces #traumainformed #sustainablelifestyle #foodinsecurity #risetogether #equity #foodaccess #wellnessadvocate #healthgoals #justice #viral #explore

This #GivingTuesday, let’s think beyond traditional gifts and embrace the spirit of giving in a more impactful way. We believe that giving doesn’t always have to be wrapped in a bow. This season, consider: 1. Donating Fresh Produce: Share the abundance from your holiday table by donating fresh fruits and vegetables to local food banks. It’s a gift that nourishes and uplifts communities. 2. Supporting Food Drives: Look for food drives collecting essentials for those in need. A small contribution can make a huge difference. 3. Volunteering Your Time: Give the gift of your time by volunteering at local shelters or food distribution centers. 4. Sponsor a Family's Holiday Meal: Many organizations offer opportunities to sponsor holiday meals for families, ensuring they have a joyful celebration. Here’s a quick roundup of food donation and drives to explore: • Feeding America’s Food Bank Locator: Find a food bank near you • AmpleHarvest.org: Donate garden surplus • World Vision: Sponsor a family in need Let’s spread kindness and joy this season by giving thoughtfully and helping those in need. Together, we can make this season brighter for everyone. #GivingTuesday #NonTraditionalGifts #FoodDonations #PlanetHarvest