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As the owner of an event venue, I’ve witnessed the joy that good food brings to gatherings. However, it’s essential to remember that behind every plate is a story and resources that should never go to waste. Here’s what one can do: 1. Plan menus based on accurate guest counts.   2. Serve smaller portion sizes.   3. Donate excess food to local charities.   4. Use creative food displays.   5. Educate staff on portion control.   6. Offer take-home options for guests.   7. Incorporate seasonal ingredients.   8. Use buffet-style service.   9. Encourage guests to share plates.   10. Track food waste for future improvements. #WorldFoodDay #HappyWorldFoodDay #EventManagement #Founder #FounderInsights

The US is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, yet the wealth inequity gap continues to widen, the middle class seems to be disappearing, the cost of living expense increases is outpacing rise in wages, and, and, and... the list goes on. All of these "ands" are creating multiple levels of insecurity-- food insecurity, housing insecurity, education insecurity, wage insecurity. I know several of my friends Christopher Morris, CUDE, CCUFC and Mark Volz, CUDE, CCM who continue to give of their resources and time at these food pantries in Madison. What if each of us were for 30 days to give up "something" that we enjoy (i.e. Starbucks, eating out weekly) and instead donate either that money or goods in kind to our local food pantries? And then once you have figured out that you can probably do without one or two things of small cost in your life, continue to donate that money! Or even maybe go a day without eating anything and provide the money equivalent of meals for that one day to food banks and pantries...and oh by the way it might give you a small "taste" of what it is like not to have food to eat and how that impacts you not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Use the link below to see what the food insecurity looks like in your community. https://lnkd.in/e6HVa2GP FYI, In my small rural county in White County Tennessee, 16.3% of the population are food insecure- 4,480 people. #foodinsecurity #creditunions

🌟 Proud to see how initiatives like PORCH Chattanooga are growing and making a difference in our communities! 🌟 PORCH Chattanooga is part of the larger PORCH Communities movement, dedicated to reducing food insecurity through neighbors helping neighbors. Our model is simple: once a month neighbors leave the most needed non-perishable items on their front porches, and our volunteers pick up and deliver them to a local pantry. This incredible program is an example of how we can all play a role in supporting our neighbors and creating a more sustainable future. PORCH Chattanooga’s success shows the power of community involvement. By donating food, volunteering, or simply spreading the word, we can all contribute to making our towns better places to live. If you're inspired by PORCH Chattanooga, consider starting or joining a similar initiative in your own community. (https://lnkd.in/ehtgZTQS) Together, we can create a network of support and ensure that no one goes hungry. Learn more about PORCH Chattanooga Read the article. https://lnkd.in/eaFDE422 #CommunityGrowth #FoodInsecurity #PORCHCommunities #GetInvolved #Volunteer #Donate #SustainableLiving

  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

Have I ever told you how much I can get stressed by my job? 😳  Hey, I’ve told you a hundred times how much I love it, and I do. Sometimes the sheer weight of knowing that thousands of vulnerable Victorians rely on you to get things done, can be hard. So… I figure I need your help. And it’s simple: 1.  Run a food drive at work! I have the resources to help.  2.  Going to the supermarket tonight? Double up on some (or all!) of your items and take them in to work.  3.  Got kids at school? Their own friends may be skipping meals. 1 in 4 Aussie families are. Ask your school community to help out.    4.  Got a minute? Read & share this post. Sharing is #Anglicaring (yup, I’m trademarking that 😜) #BetterTogether

How can you and your business help local food support services this coming #GivingTuesday? As the festive season approaches, many of our food support partners are working around the clock to support those in our communities who are struggling to put food on the table. If you are looking to support local people, here are a few ways you can make a meaningful impact: 🥫Organise a food drive: Encourage your colleagues and customers to donate non-perishable food items, setting up collection points at your office, depot, or shop. These can either be dropped off directly to a local food support service or at a supermarket. We would recommend you contact them first to see what items are most in need. 🚶Volunteer time: Dedicate a day or a few hours for your team to volunteer at a local food support service or food bank. Some of our partners need help putting together Christmas parcels, or to drum up and collect donations at a local supermarket. Support is needed all year round.   💷Monetary donations: Consider making a financial contribution, either through a collection, a sponsored activity, or a direct donation. Even a small donation can go a long way in helping them purchase essential items and support more local families. 🤳Raise awareness: Use your social media platforms to raise awareness about the importance of supporting local food support services. Please follow the Access to Food Partnership on Facebook and help share our posts! While the holiday season is a great time to start, it's important to remember that help is needed all year round. Food insecurity doesn't take a break after the holidays, and your support throughout the year can make a difference every day. Food support comes in many different ways and includes food banks, community fridges, community meals and food kitchens. To find your nearest food support service visit our online Map App: https://lnkd.in/eaffNzxv  #AccesstoFood #CorporateResponsibility #MakeADifference #YearRoundSupport 

Innovative Food Rescue: Transforming Catering into Community Service Discover how a catering business in Reno is revolutionizing food donation with insulated hot boxes. We explore using volunteers and strategic timing to connect restaurants and food banks, creating an impactful community service model. #FoodRescue #CommunityService #CateringInnovation #VolunteerOpportunities #FoodDonation #SocialGood #SustainableBusiness #FoodBankCollaboration #NonprofitSolutions #RenoLife

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

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is doing amazing work addressing food waste and food insecurity! Join the webinar on August 7th and learn more about the RLC approach! Link below.

🧁🍰🎂 Let them eat cake 🎂🍰🧁 Gloucestershire colleagues. Can you help? We really, really need you to. Yesterday, my incredible team and I, along with volunteers from @BraveHCG, picked, packed, collected, carried, sorted, stacked, and stuffed our way through gift sorting and hamper filling for Caring for Communities and People #HamperScamper. We set a hamper-filling record for this year (so far). 125 hampers packed, sealed, and ready for distribution. It would have been 150 hampers. What stopped us? Not enough cake! The incredible thing about #HamperScamper is the generosity of such a wide group of people and businesses. The downside is we’re never quite sure what we’ll have lots of, and what we’ll have little. Right now, it’s everything, but most of all, cakes. Christmas Cakes, Yule Logs, Christmas Puddings. Whatever you want to donate. The grand total now stands at 500 complete. 2,500 still to source and pack. There are nowhere near enough donations in yet, and every day, every item, counts. Can you donate? Everything you need to know (what, where, how?) is here: https://lnkd.in/eBmwHASc [Video shows the 25 boxes that we’d part-filled, before we ran out of cake] #ESG #VolunteeringDay #WeAreCCP #PurposeLed #AmplifyingImpact