Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s Post

If you work in the grocery industry and are struggling financially, you may be eligible for a non-repayable financial grant from GroceryAid. Watch this short animation to see if you’re eligible, and to understand what happens when you apply for a financial grant. You can also find more information and the application form here: https://lnkd.in/emRbJ5nh If you’re struggling financially, help is on hand. Reach out to GroceryAid to access the support you need. #GroceryAid #GrocerySupport #FinancialGrants #Charity

🗳️ As we approach a general election, we want all political leaders to commit to building a more just future. So, we've created a manifesto to end the need for food banks. But what is a general election manifesto and why, as a charity, do we set one out? Find out! ⤵️ #Charity #Foodbank

We now estimate that we would need to spend twice what we originally budgeted to spend on food this year to meet the ongoing need. This leaves us with a critical gap between the amount of food people in our community need and the amount of food we can provide. Referring people to other food pantries is not the answer, since they are all facing the same critical challenges we are. It is a very difficult and disturbing truth for all of us. While we are deeply concerned, we remain hopeful. We have a generous community, tremendous volunteers, and a skilled and committed staff. Together we can make sure people in our community have the most basic and critical of all needs met and that our neighbors don’t have to experience hunger. You can help by sharing this message in your circles, and also by making a commitment to help today. Increase your giving, make your first financial gift, become a Circle of Hope monthly giver (see below for a link to help you with these), or purchase items from our Amazon wish list. https://lnkd.in/gq2K9EDj This isn't a short term problem with short term answers. But every action makes a difference.

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I have 2 things for you to ponder: 1 - Last week I was helping welcome people to the Food Pantry for our Wednesday late afternoon/evening hours. In line were people who work in our community, coming after work to shop. I know this because they had uniforms and nametags from area businesses. Some had their kids with them, tired from a long day at school and/or day care. And everyone one of them depend on what is on these shelves to feed their families. 2 - Some of you might remember the panic you felt when you went to the grocery store early in the pandemic and found the thing that you needed unavailable. If you had to shop the food pantry and it was your only option because you were too short on cash from paying rent and all other life expenses to buy food and you got there and there wasn't much on the shelves - can you imagine the fear and panic? The good news is - that as a community - we can actually make it different. We can't change the dynamics that are causing people to need the pantry. (I don't have any tricks in my back pocket to change the economy, to change the housing shortage, to change the cost of day care or someone's income). But we can donate money to a food pantry or buy food to donate and fill shelves. That is in our collective power. I challenge you to to think of a way to make a difference today, and next week and the following week. Even if it's small, it will matter to someone. I know you all and you are a creative caring bunch. If you are looking for ideas or have ideas, your links are below <3

Things CAN get better...if the new government takes urgent action to end the need for food banks. Our Director of Policy, Research and Impact, Helen Barnard spoke to Big Issue about the changes we need to see. Take a look 👉 https://bit.ly/3RWuELH #Charity #Foodbanks

Raising awareness of the issues that matter to your organisation and those you serve, is important with the General Election coming closer. Read more about the policy priorities for Muslim-led charities and the sector : https://lnkd.in/evb5mDuv

In your local area who do you think invests more in it? 1...Local Coiuncillors/ City Council 2...Schools & Governors 3...Food Charities/ Charities in general 4...The Residents themselves. 5...MPs & Government. when answering please say why you chose that response.

Did you know FareShare is in the DNA of communities up and down the country? 💚 So when you leave a gift in your Will to FareShare, you know it's going to help redistribute good-to-eat, surplus food to charities and local communities. Download our FREE Wills guide to help you prepare your Will in 6 easy steps 👉 https://bit.ly/4c36ozW

How can you bring positive change to children’s lives? By donating to The Children's Breakfast Clubs, find out how food insecurity affects their life. Read our blog - https://lnkd.in/gWCFZ-D7 #TheChildrensBreakfastClub #DonateToday #BlogPost