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🧡 This Thanksgiving, Activate Good 🧡 As we gather around our tables this Thursday, let’s remember the families who wouldn't have a #Thanksgiving meal without the incredible work of 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 like Reflections Of Trinity , Sweetwater Mission, Inc. , Food Security for America , DAVIS DIRECTION FOUNDATION INC , and Hope Family Resource Center . 🏈 While scrolling through your phone during football or relaxing after a big meal, visit our Match Magic page at cobbfoundation.org. Browse through all 25 participating organizations and support the ones that inspire you. 💡 Did you know? Demand at food banks and nonprofit distribution centers has surged by 60% in the past 2½ years, far exceeding even the peak of the pandemic. With food prices soaring, these organizations are working harder than ever to ensure no family goes hungry. 📹 Here's an inspiring VIDEO of Reflections of Trinity’s Thanksgiving Outreach: Over 270,000 pounds of food were distributed to more than 1,600 families, with each family receiving about 85 pounds of food—enough for Thanksgiving week, including a full Thanksgiving meal. https://bit.ly/4i59N41 ✨ How to Give The match window closes Dec. 3 at 11:59 p.m. Don’t miss this chance to double your impact: 💻 Online: Donate at cobbfoundation.org 🖊 By Check: Address to Cobb Community Foundation, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30339 (include the organization’s name in the memo line) 📞 From IRA or Donor-Advised Fund: Call (770) 859-2366 This Thanksgiving, let’s come together to make a difference for families in need. A little generosity goes a long way. 🧡 #CobbMatchMagic #matchmagicspotlight #foodandnutrition #CobbFoundation #givingback #makingadifference #CommunityImpact

This project was both fun and saddening. Over 1000 children told us why food is important to them. Many showed us that systemic #hunger issues are recognized even at such a young age. Some notable quotes: "If we can conquer space, we can conquer childhood hunger." "Hunger is something no one should struggle with or be judged for." "They got money for wars but can't feed the poor." "If you can't feed 100 people, then just feed one. One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." "Food is important to me because I have food but not everyone has food." "Food is important to me because it helps you physically and mentally. Don't stop eating because you're unhappy with your body." "A pointed commentary on the class divide, how food is sustenance for some and decadence for others." #HungerActionDay #HungerActionMonth

Today, on #HungerActionDay, our CEO, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, appeared on Good Morning America and shared how YOU can take action to help reduce food insecurity in America. Every action counts—whether you donate, volunteer, advocate or spread the word. In the United States, 1 in 7 people and 1 in 5 children experience food insecurity. Let’s end hunger together. 🎥 Watch the full segment now: bit.ly/4gjfCtI #HungerActionMonth

During these times of great uncertainty, you can help families create positive ripples of change in the world. 💧 We establish deep partnerships with the communities we serve and engage with them directly to learn about the challenges their families face. 🤝 Your gift can provide simple, cost-effective solutions that protect vision, improve health, and establish more secure food systems today and for generations to come. 💜🤍 Right now, donations are being matched so your impact goes even further. ☀️ Invest in healthier futures: https://lnkd.in/epk_wE46 [Video description: Animated text reads, "You can help families create positive ripples of change. From protecting vision, to improving health...to establishing more secure food systems...your gift can provide simple, cost-effective solutions that improve lives from one child...to their family....to an entire community. Today and for generations to come. Donate Today. HelenKellerIntl.org/Donate"]

Kindness comes in many forms, and sharing food is one of the most powerful acts of compassion we can show. 🌍💚 On this World Kindness Day, we’re celebrating the generosity and community spirit that comes from sharing meals with those in need. Every food donation helps build stronger, more connected communities. ✨ Let’s spread kindness, reduce food waste, and support one another—because every small act counts. 💪 📲 Download The HungreeApp today and share some kindness! #WorldKindnessDay #KindnessInAction #CommunityDriven #Sustainability #ReduceWaste #FoodSecurity #TechForGood #HungreeApp #SocialImpact

Text MOH24 to 76278 What is this and why should you care? Today was the annual Menu of Hope fundraiser luncheon, and this is how you can donate. ...okay, what is Menu of Hope and why should you care? https://lnkd.in/guc_44Cu Menu of Hope is hosted by Children's Hunger Alliance, a statewide nonprofit; an organization that has been dedicated to a war on food insecurity in Ohio since the 1970s. Their mission is to ensure that children without access receive healthy food, nutrition education and physical activity. I don't fault you if you don't walk through life thinking about how many kids in our own backyards go day by day, unsure of where their next meal comes from. I hadn't thought of it in a long time myself; that is until I had the privilege and honor of working with Children's Hunger Alliance. Now it's one of those things that keeps me awake at night, and it's what drives me every day to do as best of a job as I can to provide them with an application solution that can scale with their ambitions. But to be clear, it's 1 in 5 kids. 1 in 5 children in Ohio don't know whether or not they are going to go to bed hungry. Children's Hunger Alliance serves thousands of Ohioan children in an effort to combat hunger annually. But as I said, they are a nonprofit, and they rely on our help, the Ohioan community, to continue this battle. So if you have a couple spare bucks to give today, you can text that number at the top of my post. I believe it's open until the end of the day. If you want to give later on, or you want to keep it in the back of your mind, bookmark this link. https://lnkd.in/gQgjAYii I have the privilege of getting a glimpse into their operations, and I know that every dollar given is a dollar that truly counts. You may not know me, and I might not know you; but many of those who are going to see this post live in Ohio; so give some thought about taking care of our kids. Thanks for listening to my Ted talk.

As a continuation to my post from Monday where I shared about my involvement as a Board member for the School Garden Support Organization, I wanted to expand on my “why”. And why my purpose and passions are centered on supporting equitable learning, school gardens, sustainability, and representation. Today, the majority, ~70% of agricultural workers are foreign born migrants. They are the backbone of our food supply chain, yet often are not given basic human rights or access to the systems/programs we all take for granted. Often, they are the center of vitriolic language and unfair policies; Our farm workers do not receive the respect they deserve. I would like to see dignity and pride in farm work restored. I would like to see agriculture in all forms seen as a meaningful career path. An industry that is valued as significant and has high importance; And that we support through our education system. How can we honor our migrant workers, and the legacies of Caesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta? I think it starts by supporting organizations that teach youth the importance of gardens, farming, sustainability, and communities. It is then we can truly “Honor the hands that harvest your crops.” - Dolores Huerta #purpose #passion #advocacy #nationalfarmworkersawareness #sustainability #community #leadership https://lnkd.in/gccx4yyy

🚨 Child Hunger in Pennsylvania: A Call to Action 🚨 Right now, 1 in 8 children in Pennsylvania faces food insecurity—that’s more than 500,000 kids without consistent access to meals. For many, school meal programs are a lifeline, but weekends and holidays leave gaps that too often go unfilled. That’s why Beefing Up Backpacks is so critical. This program provides nutrient-rich, shelf-stable beef snacks for children to take home, ensuring they have access to high-quality protein when school meals aren’t available. 🌟 Why Beef? Packed with 10 essential nutrients, including iron, protein, and zinc, beef is vital for growing kids. It’s shelf-stable, making it perfect for weekend and holiday nutrition. 💡 Together, We Can Make a Difference: Your support ensures children have access to the nutrition they need to thrive. Donate, volunteer, or spread the word to help end child hunger in Pennsylvania. 📌 Visit https://lnkd.in/gv7guQgg to learn more or get involved. #EndChildHunger #BeefingUpBackpacks #PAKidsMatter #NutritionMatters