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📦 Help us support families facing food insecurity this Thanksgiving by making a pledge to provide items for our Thanksgiving boxes! Last year, we distributed 2,100 Thanksgiving dinner boxes to North Side families, and this year we’re aiming to distribute 2,300 boxes. 🍂🦃 We need your help to make this possible! Would you, your friends, family, church, or business collect food for our Annual Thanksgiving Boxes Outreach? The last day to drop off donations is November 13. Here's how to help: ➡️Email Erika at volunteer@lightoflife.org to make a pledge of the amount of food you'll provide and receive instructions on item sizes, donation drop off, etc. ➡️Collect the items you've committed to (turkey gravy, turkey stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, or cranberry sauce) ➡️Drop off the items before November 13 Let’s work together to ensure every family has a meal to celebrate this Thanksgiving. 🧡 #ThanksgivingOutreach #CommunitySupport #FoodDrive

For years we have been advocating that Foreign Currency Fundraising works. All it takes is a single coin to help your neighbours! As mentioned by CanadaHelps and Food Banks Mississauga, a donation of a single dollar can provide a meal. That means that a single coin from so many different countries would provide one meal (or more): €1.00 or €2.00 (EUR - Euro) £1.00 or £2.00 (GBP - British Pound) 1.00fr or 2.00fr or 5.00fr (CHF - Swiss Franc) $10.00 (HKD - Hong Kong Dollar) $2.00 (AUD - Australian Dollar) ¥500 (Yen - Japanese Yen) $1.00 (USD - United States Dollar) $2.00 (NZD - New Zealand Dollar) The next time you are looking for a way to help but aren't sure how, consider your leftover foreign currency / holiday travel money. Put together an employee drive at work, tell your friends and family and put together a larger collection, or host a party and ask everyone to bring their leftover foreign cash; talk about the great times you had where the money came from. You can't use it to buy groceries for yourself, but you could use it to ensure your neighbours / friends / family don't go hungry. Any Currency, Any Amount #AllCurrencyAccepted Daily Bread Food Bank Ottawa Food Bank Calgary Food Bank Edmonton's Food Bank Greater Vancouver Food Bank Food Banks of Quebec Food Bank On Wheels Society The Food Bank of Waterloo Region Feed the Need in Durham Feed Ontario Food Banks Canada | Banques alimentaires Canada Second Harvest Scarborough Food Security Initiative Food First NL Kawartha Lakes Food Source North York Harvest Food Bank The Salvation Army in Canada The Salvation Army

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Did you know that 1 in 8 Americans experience food insecurity while more than $200 billion is spent on food that will never be eaten? That’s billions of pounds of food wasted instead of going to those who need it. Rescuing Leftover Cuisine (RLC) aims to redistribute excess food to people experiencing food insecurity. RLC makes it easy for businesses to donate their excess food to their community and provides a reliable, professional food rescue service for our partners at an efficient cost. Join us at the Rescuing Leftover Cuisine Gala 2024 as we unite to end food insecurity. If you cannot attend, please donate to support the cause. The link is in the first comment below. #foodrescue #donate #foodinsecurity #nonprofit

The beauty of giving is that it fills both hands. Thanks for the continuous support.

❓ Do you partner with local businesses? ✍ A study published in the Journal of Business Ethics found that partnerships between nonprofits and businesses led to a 50% ⬆ increase in donations compared to standalone efforts. ⚡ Research indicates that local businesses supporting community initiatives can increase local charitable contributions by up to 30%, highlighting the importance of community ties. We're working with local partners to bring the merry to Central Virginia on July 25 and 27. #DoingTheMostGood is as easy as 1-2-3. Simply mark the date, click to purchase and then participate over some sweet treats or an evening at the ball park. Thanks to our partners for helping to spread joy and support, all year long: sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt, Mellow Mushroom, Gelati Celesti, Fatburger, Richmond Flying Squirrels and Tri-City Chili Peppers. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eDxetZ3U

Dry January is over! If you are restocking your cabinet, you might as well donate to a good cause while doing so! Check out their post, and let's cheers to the ladies who prove to the world daily that ALS isn’t just HIS story to tell but hers, too. Her ALS Story I’ll be popping bottles to you - today, tomorrow, forever! #als #ALSawareness #ALSAdvocacy https://lnkd.in/ghtW8F5U

While commendable in its intent, the collaborative initiative between Nestlé UK & Ireland and Arla Foods UK to donate breakfast provisions to FareShare UK warrants critical examination from various academic perspectives. Firstly, the framing of the initiative as a philanthropic endeavor by the companies involved may obscure underlying motivations, such as enhancing brand reputation or garnering positive publicity. This raises questions about the authenticity and long-term sustainability of the partnership beyond its immediate impact. Furthermore, the focus on providing breakfasts to vulnerable and disadvantaged individuals highlights broader systemic issues of food insecurity and poverty in the UK. While such charitable efforts provide short-term relief, they do not address the root causes of food poverty or contribute to structural solutions that address income inequality and access to affordable, nutritious food. The reliance on corporate donations to address societal challenges like hunger also raises concerns about the role of businesses in social welfare provision. Critics may argue that such initiatives can serve to absolve governments of their responsibility to address systemic issues through policy interventions and public investment in social services. Moreover, the absence of transparency regarding the specific terms and conditions of the partnership, including the duration and scope of the donation, limits the ability to assess its effectiveness and accountability. Academic scrutiny should extend to evaluating the impact of such initiatives on the communities they purport to serve, including considerations of cultural sensitivity, dignity, and empowerment. In conclusion, while collaborative efforts between corporations and charitable organizations to address food insecurity are laudable, critical analysis is necessary to interrogate the underlying dynamics, motivations, and implications of such initiatives within broader socio-economic contexts. It is essential to move beyond surface-level narratives of corporate social responsibility to engage in deeper discussions about systemic change and equitable solutions to food poverty.

🙌 Initiatives like Aldi UK's surplus food donation program are making a crucial difference to children facing poverty in the UK. By partnering with the Neighbourly platform, Aldi ensures that food which might otherwise go to waste reaches those in our society who need it most. This approach not only addresses food poverty but does so in a sustainable and impactful way, exemplifying responsible corporate citizenship. #SurplusFoodDonation #ESG #SustainableBusiness

🌟 Join Us for a Special Event This Friday! 🌟 Today, we’re excited to share a heartwarming story from one of our supporters and invite you to a special event hosted by Fortune Creek to support Kelowna's Gospel Mission. 🎉 Event Details: 📅 Date: Friday, June 28th 🕓 Time: 4-8 PM 📍 Location: 231 Bernard Ave Enjoy special performances by Dawson Gray + Guests, delicious treats like Famous Butter Tarts, fresh fruit milkshakes, pies, sausage, and more! ✨ Call to Action: Please bring food donations or cash. All contributions will support Kelowna's Gospel Mission. Here’s a story that highlights why we are the charity of choice for Fortune Creek: "I heard a story once that described the difference between Heaven and Hell: In Hell there was a huge table, on it was every food imaginable, and you were allowed to eat whatever you wanted, they only rule was you could not eat with your hands. People around Hells table were sad and hungry because the utensils they were forced to use we so large they could not hold it in their hands and feed themselves. So they starved. In Heaven they had the same huge table, with the same food, and the same large utensils. Similarly, you were allowed to eat whatever you wanted, provided you did not eat with your hands. But unlike Hell, they were laughing and smiling with full bellies of amazing food. How? Because rather than feed themselves, they fed each other. That’s why the utensils were so large to begin with and because they took care of each other’s needs, they flourished. The reason why we chose KGM is we believe community challenges require community solutions. The KGM is one the best initiatives to help support our growing and changing community’s needs. " Bring your family and friends for a wonderful time! We look forward to seeing you there! #SupportLocal #Kelownas #FortuneCreek #SpecialEvent #FamilyFriendly #CommunitySupport #LocalSupportGospelMission #CommunityEvent #GiveBack