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Government funding plays a crucial role in supporting organizations like Food Depot Alimentaire, which supply essential resources to food banks and soup kitchens across New Brunswick. Stephane Sirois, Food Depot Alimentaire's executive director, emphasized the significance of this funding, with an additional $1 million contribution announced by the provincial government. Sirois highlights its impact on ensuring that food banks and community kitchens can provide a variety of fresh produce to those in need. However, as visits to food banks and soup kitchens continue to rise, it's clear that long-term solutions are needed to address food insecurity effectively. The 35% increase in visits last year highlights the urgency of this issue, with more families relying on these services for support. At Greener Village, we recognize the importance of addressing food insecurity beyond immediate relief efforts. By advocating for sustainable solutions and supporting initiatives that promote access to nutritious food for all, we can work towards building a healthier and more resilient community. Join us in our mission to combat food insecurity and support families in need. Together, we can create lasting change and ensure that no one goes hungry. Donate today: https://lnkd.in/g-FKWSH5 #FoodSecurity #CommunitySupport #EndHunger

St. Patrick Center food pantry needs your help! Their pantry provides a critical service to their clients, allowing them to shop weekly for food, toiletries, paper products and more. Their food pantry relies fully on the in-kind and financial contributions supplied by donors. Because the demand for the food pantry services is reaching record highs — around 350 clients benefitted from the food pantry in June — the food pantry stock is nearing depletion. With great urgency, I am asking for your help in the following ways: Donating food pantry and fresh/frozen items listed: Non-perishable boxed meals, rice dinners, soup and ramen, cereal, and canned goods are all in short supply. Our clients also benefit from pantry staples like sugar, flour, oil, and condiments. *TIP: They have refrigerators and freezers in the pantry, so your donation of meats, cheeses, eggs, frozen meals, bread, and cold cuts is gratefully accepted! Making a cash donation: If you are unable to make it to the donation center with the items being requested, please click here: https://shorturl.at/a3Htk to make an online gift using our secure giving platform. Your gift will be used in support of the food pantry It bears repeating: the cupboards are nearly bare — and that is not an exaggeration.

Starting TODAY! The Chick-Fil-A at the Americana at Brand will be hosting another food drive benefiting Ascencia! Did you know that Ascencia has a Food Pantry? Many of our permanently housed clients are provided with groceries from our food pantry during a routine check by their Case Manager. Tote bags are with canned goods, rice, beans, cereal etc. and go a long way in supporting our clients’ day-to-day needs. According to a recent survey with Los Angeles (L.A.) County residents participating in the Understanding America Study show that food insecurity increased in 2023, with 3 in 10 (30%) households experiencing food insecurity. This is a 6 percentage-point increase from 2022, when rates were 24%. Please consider dropping off pantry items like cereal, pasta noodles, and canned goods at 807 Americana Way in Glendale, starting today July 22nd until Saturday, July 27th. All donations will benefit Ascencia’s clients! For every 3 unexpired items you bring in, you’ll receive a Chick-fil-A Digital Offer Card as a token of your appreciation. THANK YOU Chick-Fil-A at the Americana at Brand for helping ensure that no one goes hungry at Ascencia. #FoodDrive #GivingBack #LiftingPeopleOutOfHomelessness #FoodInsecurity

Whether your nonprofit is food centric or just serves food to volunteers and others, food safety is important. The Safety for NonProfits Inc. Food Safety Toolkit was developed for non-profit organizations that have volunteers serving in roles that include the preparation and serving of food as well as distribution of food in the community. The resources within the toolkit can also benefit non-profit organizations without a food-centered mission, including those that host potlucks, shared meals or events with food.   Non-profits are encouraged to reach out to S4NP to locate a volunteer who can provide additional support such as an on-site review of the non-profit’s food service program or assistance with utilizing the Toolkit resources. Visit our website at www.s4np.org today to learn more about food safety. #S4NP #safety #nonprofits #volunteering #foodsafety #food

Are you looking for a way to positively impact your Community this Thanksgiving? You can do it by donating a discount you receive. On occasional Fridays, my family and I order pizza from Domino’s. So, if you are planning a Friday pizza dinner, you can use Domino’s Pizza code 1126 for a 20% discount on your order, like we did this past Friday. Just be sure to check for updated codes online. You might get lucky and find a greater percent off or buy one, get one free from Domino’s. We used the 20% discount, which turned out to be $15.20 in savings. We went to Walmart, our favorite local and hiking resupply spot, to buy non-perishable Thanksgiving day items recommended by Feeding America. Luckily, Walmart had their rollback price special on several of the items. We were fortunate to get two each of the six recommended nonperishable items. Non-perishable Thanksgiving Day food items: • Boxed stuffing • Instant mashed potatoes • Canned vegetables • Dry macaroni • Cranberry sauce • Canned Pumpkin This is not a sermon, just a thought on how to help others based on a lesson someone taught me. #FeedingAmerica #Walmart #Dominos

Did You Know each meal served during our #GivingbackFridays costs just  R14 per plate? As part of our external services, we focus extensively on food security. #GivingBackFridays is our weekly dedication to serving a hot, nutritious meal to those in need in our community. Currently, our #GivingBackFridays costs R7000 per week.  We serve about 500 people, which comes down to R14 per plate served. A little does go a long way, and although rising food prices continue to affect our budget, we work hard to stretch every rand by negotiating with grocery suppliers to get the lowest prices on food. How You Can Help: Your contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. Here's how you can help us continue serving our community: Donate Food: Our soup kitchen menu and food quantities for #givingbackfridays are available on request. DM or email us info@fridahartley.org Sponsor a #GivingBackFriday: Every rand donated goes directly towards purchasing food and supplies. A SARS section 18A certificate can be issued. Get involved, and let's work together to eliminate hunger in our communities. #GivingBackFridays #CommunityOutreach #foodsecurity https://lnkd.in/dmiT6vGa

"All major supermarkets and retailers that sell groceries, such as Kroger, Walmart and Costco, give large amounts of food to food banks and pantries. In 2022, retailers donated close to 2 billion pounds of food across the United States, which amounted to US$3.5 billion that year. The estimated value of donated food was a little less than $2 per pound in 2022. Retailers donate products that are typically packaged, palatable and safe for consumption, yet unsuitable for sale due to quality concerns, such as minor blemishes. Since these items can go a long way to feeding hungry people, donations represent one of the best uses of leftover or surplus food. Donations are also technically acts of charity, and the companies responsible for them get tax breaks. This means that donations boost profits by lowering costs. There's a second effect of donations on a store's bottom line: They improve the quality of food on the store's shelves and increase revenue from food sales." #supermarkets #grocerystores #reducedfoodwaste #boostprofits #loweringcosts

Executive Director Myles Vanni, who has been with the Inn of the Good Shepherd, Sarnia, Ont., for 19 years, says that the community's need has never been higher, with so many households turning to food banks and other programs for assistance. He notes that the people who regularly visit the food bank are those who used to manage their expenses from one paycheck to another but are now unable to make ends meet. Unfortunately, despite the rise in demand, donations have decreased by 20%, causing food expenditures to increase from $5,000 to $20,000 per month. Vanni is concerned about the long-term sustainability of food banks and their ability to keep up with the growing demand. However, he remains optimistic and is exploring new partnerships with chain businesses to find new sources of support. The Inn has a successful food recovery program in place, where it collaborates with local grocers and businesses. The Bagel Factory and Tim Hortons are among the businesses that donate "day-olds". In addition, Little Caesars donates hot and ready pizzas that are no longer viable for customer purchase after 12 minutes of sitting. The Inn also visits chain grocery stores at least once a week to collect day-of or near-expired items that are still good for consumption. According to Vanni, grocery stores have been very cooperative and helpful, providing meats, cheeses, breads, and vegetables. Local grocery stores like Walmart and Metro provide various ways to support the Inn of the Good Shepherd's food bank. Walmart's donation split is usually 90/10 in favor of the food bank, while Metro offers pre-made bags valued at $6.99 based on the Inn's high-demand product needs. By donating at these stores, people can be confident that most of their contribution will go directly to the Inn of the Good Shepherd. To learn more about how you can support your local food bank, please visit the link: https://lnkd.in/gkCrdb3z

The first Friday of September is National Food Bank Day, where food banks accross the UK try to raise awareness , ahead of the winter months, of this much needed and relied on service for many. According to #TheTrussellTrust the below is a list of the most needed items - Food UHT milk Tinned meat (hotdogs, meatballs etc.) Tinned fish Tinned fruit Sponge/rice puddings Coffee (small jars) Long-life juice Pasta sauce Tinned veg (potatoes, carrots, green beans, tomatoes) Tinned meals (spaghetti, chicken or veg curries, chilli) Tinned soup Jam and spreads Non-food items Shower gel Shampoo/conditioner Deodorant Toilet rolls Washing up liquid Laundry detergent pods Wishing all food banks accross the UK a very productive National Food Day and the ongoing support from those that can help, accross the winter months #Nationalfoodbankday2024 #foodbanks #charity #costofliving #volunteering #foodpoverty

Here’s some information on the #foodrecovery aspect of #SB1383. Did you know that the state law requires large generators of #surplusfood to donate it? Read more: https://loom.ly/-kXAn4c