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Why give to Nourish Colorado on #ColoradoGivesDay? Because you can help ensure the state’s new nutrition incentive program, Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus, is supporting small retailers, farmers, and SNAP participants ALL across the state. Donations will help us surpass the limitations of the small travel budget under our current program grant. It will allow us to spend more time on the ground in places like Hotchkiss, Mancos, Clifton and Manzanola, providing in-person, hands-on training and technical assistance with small food retailers and farmers who want to make fruits and vegetables more affordable in their communities. With more travel funds, we don’t have to rely on Zoom meetings and shared Google documents to connect – which means ⭐ everyone ⭐ can access resources, not just those with access to a computer, high speed internet and tech skills. As much as we love the freedom and convenience of remote work, we know that nothing can replace in-person time together. Not just with the business of trainings and equipment set-up, but especially with the more intangible work of showing up, having conversations, sharing meals and being human together. A donation will help us make that happen in more communities – particularly rural communities – around Colorado. There’s been incredible statewide response to Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus, which reimburses shoppers up to $60 per month directly back to their EBT cards, when they use SNAP benefits to buy fruits and vegetables with participating vendors. Even a small donation will help increase program reach and better support farmers, market managers, and small food retailers who are increasing food access throughout Colorado. Consider donating today and help us reach our goal of raising $10k by December 10! Giving is open at the link below 💚 https://lnkd.in/g4znJ6gX

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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

never underestimate the power of GivingTuesday. with the annual fundraising event less than a week away, we thought we’d share some creative, feel-good inspiration to get the gears turning. 🤝 while choosing a charity and matching donations is a great way to drive impact, you can also give in a way that’s aligned with your brand’s product and values. 🥑 for example, Misfits Market (at the time Imperfect Foods) invited customers to reuse their Imperfect boxes by filling them up with most-needed pantry items. Imperfect Foods delivery drivers picked them up for two weeks starting on GivingTuesday and donated what was collected to the San Antonio Food Bank, Oregon Food Bank, and Seattle Food Lifeline Food Bank. rediem will be launching a more extensive partnership with Misfits Market soon - so keep your eyes peeled. ⛑️ you can also get your employees involved in a way that goes beyond donations. each year for GivingTuesday, TOMS keeps its stores across the country closed until 1:00 pm in order to let employees spend the morning volunteering (virtually in recent years) at local organizations they care about. is your brand giving back in a unique way? let us know and we’ll highlight you in our next newsletter! #purposedrivenbrands #givingtuesdayideas #sustainabilitymarketing #sustainableCPG #bcorp

🎈 Digital Communications Creations is celebrating another anniversary! Raritan Food Pantry (RFP) launched their website three years ago shortly after the opening of their needs-based food pantry in Raritan, NJ. The dual-language website receives an estimated 2K visitors annually and features necessary information for the pantry's volunteers and those seeking assistance in English and Spanish. Many of our community members are facing food insecurity, so it's important that those in need can easily access and understand the services available to them. RFP's non-profit funding is designated for basic operating purposes, leaving no room for any other spend. As with any business, a website has become a necessity, so it was a special opportunity for DCC to be able to donate the site's initial development and to continue to support RFP by donating the site's annual maintenance fees, totaling $1,500 over the three year period, to keep it up and running, ensuring it continues to provide necessary information to the community. DCC believes non-profit organizations are an integral part of any thriving community. Having the opportunity to support this vital organization to enhance their presence is key to achieving the DCC mission. #digitalmarketing #smallbusinessmarketing #njfoodbank #smallbusinessmarketing

What does Helping Hands Food Bank do besides provide food? How can our donors know we use their donations responsibly and effectively to serve the local community? How much of a difference do our volunteers really make? Who uses the food bank? How many people use the food bank and is the need increasing or decreasing? At Helping Hands Food Bank, our goal is to be as transparent as possible with our donors, volunteers, community partners, and the public. Our 2023 Impact Report is one way we report the data and stories we have collected over the previous year to illustrates the impact Helping Hands has on Skagit County as a whole and individuals. By sharing accurate information about the need in Skagit County and trends in the services offered at Helping Hands, we can continue to partner together in the mission to nourish our community with kindness and respect without judgement. See our complete 2023 Impact Report on our website at the link below. Take a look and let us know if there's anything that surprised you and if you have any questions! https://ow.ly/q38w50RbISP #impact #impactreport #helpinghands #helpinghandsfoodbank #foodbank #transparency #donations #donors #volunteers #nonprofit #skagitcounty

Help Restock the Food Bank and Make a Difference! The local food bank is facing an urgent shortage, and it’s time for our community to step up. At Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate, we’re joining the effort to restock the shelves. We’re asking everyone in Auburn and the surrounding areas to bring non-perishable food items to our office so we can make a positive impact together. Every single item helps! Why Your Donation Matters: With the rising cost of living, more families than ever are turning to the food bank for help. These donations provide essential nutrition and support to those who need it most in our community. A small contribution can make a huge difference, from providing a warm meal to easing the burden of a tight budget. How You Can Help: Drop off canned goods, pasta, rice, peanut butter, and other shelf-stable items at our Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Preferred Real Estate office. Let’s make a meaningful impact and help our neighbors in need! #GiveBack #FoodBankSupport #CommunityFirst #AuburnAL #RestockTheShelves #BHHSPreferredRealEstate #DonateFood https://lnkd.in/eHa-Wcd9

Food Drive for "The Sisters Keepers" is still under way! We are half way through April and would love to see even more donations come through our doors! According to an article from WENY, Catholic Charities provided the following statistics: "According to Catholic Charities, in 2023, there were 1,357 distinct individuals who experienced homelessness and received services in Chemung County. 317 of those individuals were under the age of 18..." The need is great, and numbers are likely to have grown since then! You can order from Amazon via our Wishlist, Wal-Mart, Instacart, Costco, BJ's and Sam's Club to have your donation shipped directly to our door, or, you can drop off to us, right here at Image Packaging. We appreciate all of our fabulous donors that have helped make a difference in the lives of others! Thank you! https://lnkd.in/g-tHKmch #philanthropy #sponsors #volunteer #opportunity #food #foodservice #donate #helpwanted #socialmediamarketing #digitalmarketing #online #delivery #deliver #promote #advertising #advertisingsolutions #notforprofit #nonprofit #communitydevelopment #communitygrowth #growth #community #mindfulness #love #sharing #giving #online #corporate #organizations #grants #awareness #help #helpwanted #helpneeded #socialservices #socialissues #charity #charities #unity #unite

Reposting as deadline more applications for board members is July 31st at 7pm. After starting a third philanthropic food security program, it was brought to my attention that having things a bit more official, could help secure further donors and volunteers. Recently, the third food security program was launched (Summer Snack Bags - West Parry Sound) and this now seems like a good time to look into getting things moving towards that goal of being able to issue a tax receipt for monetary donations. One of the initial steps before applying to the CRA to be able to issue a charitable tax receipt, is that a Board of Directors is required. CARE Coalition will ultimately be the umbrella for the 3 food security programs; Food Relief Network, Thanksgiving Event - PS Area Turkeys for Tummies and Summer Snack Bags - West Parry Sound. (And then potentially used for any other philanthropic programs in the future). If you have any questions about any of the 3 organizations, please reach out to me. The CARE Coalition is pleased to announce that we are seeking applications to our Board of Directors.The Board of Directors plays an important role in promoting our vision and helping with community philanthropic projects. The Board will meet 4 times a year (in-person, but virtual can be arranged). Board membership is a voluntary and, therefore, unpaid activity. Here’s the link to apply to this Board: https://lnkd.in/gJCMYxJ6

  With the warmer weather, is your organization prepared to keep cold food cold?  Food safety is serious business – make sure your nonprofit is prepared to keep your volunteer’s food safe. Volunteers from Safety for NonProfits Inc. and ABSA International have developed a Food Safety Toolkit 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 https://lnkd.in/gjq88Xts for more information on Food Safety and NonProfits #S4NP #safety #nonprofits #volunteering #ABSA #foodsafety