Bundaberg Regional Council’s Post

Ever wonder how the York County Food Bank makes an impact? Here’s how it works: ✅ Sourcing: We partner with food banks, government agencies, retailers, manufacturers, farms, and the community to gather food. ✅ Processing: At our 65,000 sq. ft. food hub, donations are sorted, stored, and packed for distribution. ✅ Distribution: Food is delivered to our Food Security Network partners—food pantries, schools, senior centers, soup kitchens, and more. ✅ Impact: Through our programs and partners, nutritious food reaches those in need across York County. Together, we’re building a stronger, more food-secure community!

A lot of companies talk a good game. Cambro Manufacturing actually walks the walk. They don't rest on their good products and their good reputation in the industry, and they do make great products and are highly regarded. We all have Cambro's in the BOH, kitchen, often a lot of them... 🍪 This program says a lot about who they are outside the kitchen. 👏 #helpinghand #giving #corporateresponsibility #foodindustry

One of our core beliefs is to grow food with purpose. For us, this isn't just about delivering high-quality produce, it's about giving back to the community and making a positive impact where it's needed most. We strive to keep waste as low as possible, and today we dropped off our fresh flower cos lettuce to OzHarvest 🥬 Through our partnerships with OzHarvest, we're helping fight food insecurity by donating our greens to nourish those in need. Good food isn't just for some, it's for everyone. And that's what food with purpose truly means to us. #sustainablefarming #indoorverticalfarm #nowaste #foodwithpurpose

Let’s Talk About Hunger Beyond the Holidays Why do we often feel the call to feed the hungry only during Thanksgiving and Christmas? The truth is, hunger doesn’t take a holiday. People in our communities are in need every single day of the year. This holiday season, as you generously donate turkeys or volunteer your time, think about extending that same kindness into the rest of the year. Supporting organizations like Table to Table whose mission is to fight food insecurity year-round and reduce food waste, is a great way to make a lasting impact. Here are a few ideas to help: 🍎 Donate funds or surplus food throughout the year. 🤲 Volunteer regularly, not just during the holidays. 📢 Spread the word about organizations tackling hunger. Let’s come together not just during the festive season, but always, to help those less fortunate. Together, we can make a difference, one meal at a time. www.Tabletotable.org #EndHunger #YearRoundGiving #SupportLocal #TableToTable #MakeADifference #rescuingfood #reducingwaste #relievinghunger

I have several reactions to the recent (and very important) Oregon State Policy Analysis Lab report that shows a 9.2% increase in food insecurity in Oregon over a period ending in 2023. Hit the link below to see how you can help Blanchet House & Farm! 1. It underscores the 28% increase in meals served at Blanchet House & Farm in 2023 compared to 2022. 2. It underscores the record number of meals served at Blanchet House so far in 2024, up as much as 30% in some months compared to 2023. 3. The extraordinary increase of food insecurity in rural Oregon is important because as resource scarcity in those communities increases, people will seek resources in urban centers, which suggests greater numbers of people needing Blanchet House's services in 2025. We'll be ready! 4. Predicted cuts to SNAP benefits in the Farm Bill that will be passed by the new Congress will exacerbate the benefits cliff already affecting thousands of Oregonians, which will then further increase the need for Blanchet House's services in 2025. We'll be ready! 5. The projected increased need for food coupled with disruptions to the food chain that could result from labor impacts in agricultural and related sectors will require enhanced gleaning and food rescue efforts -- something Blanchet House is poised to do in support of our colleague food pantries and meal service organizations. We are ready to lead in 2025 to help meet the need for food in our community! https://lnkd.in/gAXCT_cn

With an eye on the growing world population and the need to protect natural resources, Iowa’s farmers, leaders and policymakers are always focused on making more with less and ensuring that the food produced is distributed to those who need it. And the facts back that up. ◾ Iowa is No. 1 for cropland harvested. ◾ We produce 8% of the country’s food supply. ◾ Iowa pig farmers donated more than $43,000 in pork to local food pantries this spring. See more about how Iowa leads the way in food security innovation > https://lnkd.in/gDTpQmcF #10years10ways #foodsecurity #innovation

Loaves & Fishes tackles two problems with one solution. The local nonprofit operates as a food rescue, collecting excess food from grocery stores and other sites to deliver to over 100 agencies that help those in need. This process aims to eliminate food waste while addressing food insecurity in Greenville County. “At the end of the day, it’s moving surplus food from where it’s not needed to where it is needed,” said Tessa May, executive director of Loaves & Fishes. In 2023, Loaves & Fishes rescued approximately 2.7 million pounds of food. May said the amount is equivalent to more than $9 million worth of food redistributed into the community.

Another city (and state) on the Food Rescue Hero network map! Chicago Food Rescue mobilizes Chicagoans to get perfectly good food onto the tables of the community, instead of letting the food go to waste. If you're in #Chicago, download the Chicago Food Rescue app! #FoodRescue #FoodRecovery #EndHunger #EndFoodWaste

🥬 Fresh, healthy food is a basic human right! 🥬 Yet it's becoming a luxury. The Boston Globe recently reported that grocery prices have gone up 25% since 2019. In that time, food insecurity in Massachusetts has also doubled. More families than ever are turning to food assistance programs for help. When they do, we believe they should find nutritious, high-quality options that nourish them, spark joy, and reflect their tastes. That's why Gaining Ground farms sustainably for hunger relief, and donates *everything we harvest* to regional food pantries, soup kitchens, day shelters, schools, and more. Will you support our work with a tax-deductible contribution today? Your financial contribution will yield fresh, organic produce this year for 2,100 households experiencing food insecurity in #Boston, #Lowell, and the #MetroWest. https://lnkd.in/e5vKvS7P Thank you!

Boosting support for food relief where it’s needed most. 👩👩👧👦📍 We’re happy to share that since 2020, $56 million has been invested in strengthening local, regional and statewide food relief in Victoria: 🥑 $4.5 million in funding through the Community Food Relief Program (Announced today!) 🍋 $1.5 million in 2024-25 to support operations of six regional foodshares 🌽 $10 million to Foodbank Victoria for new hubs 🍉 Ongoing funding of $3.3 million each year to Foodbank Victoria 🥕 $1.25 million in grants to community organisations 🥪 $2.2 million to FareShare to update facilities 🍏 $2.9 million to Shepparton Foodshare to construct a purpose-built warehouse 🍇 $1 million to Bendigo Foodshare to build a new Community Food Hub For more information about food relief initiatives, visit: https://lnkd.in/gYeViqh4