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Tackling Summer Hunger with Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin 🌞 Summer should be a time for kids to play, explore, and enjoy the sunshine. But for many families in Eastern Wisconsin, it's also a season of uncertainty. When school cafeterias close, thousands of children lose their most reliable source of nutritious meals. This is where Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin steps in. Did you know? - 1 in 9 people in Eastern Wisconsin face hunger. - Summer is one of the most challenging times for families struggling with food insecurity. But together, we can make a difference! Here are three impactful ways you can help: 🍎 **Donate Food**: Non-perishable items like canned fruits, vegetables, and proteins are always in high demand. Check your pantry or organize a neighborhood food drive. 💵 **Donate Cash**: Every dollar donated helps provide meals to those in need. Even a small contribution can have a huge impact. 🤝 **Volunteer**: Join us for a volunteer session at one of our food banks. Whether you’re sorting donations or packing boxes, your time and effort make a big difference. If you're inclined to take action and help us ensure that every kid in our community has something to eat this summer, please visit www.feedingamericawi.org to learn more about how you can help. Let's ensure that no one in our community goes hungry this summer. Together, we can fight hunger and provide hope. #SummerHunger #EndHunger #CommunitySupport #FeedingAmericaEasternWI #Volunteer #Donate #FoodMemories

Hunger is not just a problem here in San Diego. It's nationwide. Feeding San Diego is a partner food bank of Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization. Every year, Feeding America releases the latest findings from its annual Map the Meal Gap study. The findings released today emphasize the urgent call for all of us to take action. According to the new data from 2022, the number of people experiencing food insecurity has gone up in San Diego County. There are more than 350,000 people, including just over 100,000 children, experiencing food insecurity throughout the county. When we say people experiencing food insecurity, that means that at times during the year, a given household was unable to acquire an adequate amount of food for one or more of its members because they didn't have enough money or resources. The burden of food insecurity will impact generations to come right here in our county unless we continue to do the work to give a voice to those in need of the most basic human right: nutritious food. View the interactive map to learn more about the research: https://bit.ly/3wroSKx. #nonprofit #hungerrelief #data #endhunger

Food insecurity affects every community in the U.S. Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study is a powerful tool to understand local impact and take action. We can leverage this data to address factors impacting food insecurity and unite to ensure everyone has access to the food and resources we all need to thrive. Some key findings from our most recent study include: 🔸 Food insecurity impacts communities in every county, parish, and congressional district in the U.S. 🔸 Child food insecurity rates can reach almost 50% in some counties. 🔸 Eight out of 10 high food insecurity counties are in the South, indicating regional disparities. 🔸 Rural counties disproportionately experience high levels of food insecurity compared to urban areas. Visit https://lnkd.in/ehTE8Qy4 to learn how food insecurity impacts your community. This study is powered by generous donations from NielsenIQ (NIQ) and Conagra Brands Foundation

1. What is a key way individuals can help combat hunger locally? A. Donating food to food banks B. Ignoring the issue C. Only eating organic food D. None of the above 2. Which of the following initiatives can raise awareness about hunger? A. Organizing community forums B. Posting on social media C. Starting a community garden D. All of the above 3. How can volunteering at a local food pantry make a difference? A. It helps distribute food to those in need B. It provides an opportunity to connect with others C. It raises awareness of hunger issues D. All of the above 4. What role can schools play in addressing hunger among students? A. Providing free or reduced-price meals B. Ignoring students' needs C. Only offering snacks during recess D. None of the above 5. How can advocating for policy change help alleviate hunger? A. It can increase funding for food assistance programs B. It can create more equitable food distribution C. It can raise awareness about food insecurity D. All of the above Hamari Pahchan #StandUWithHamariPahchan #HelpEachOther #PahchanHamari

Transform lives one meal at a time! By giving monthly to the Peninsula School Feeding Association, you're giving children the fuel they need to learn, grow, and thrive. It’s so simple to set up your monthly pledge: https://lnkd.in/d5FBK9Rh #MonthlyGiving #LastingImpact

This past Tuesday was Hunger Action Day! CEO Scott Rumpsa joined The Morning Mix on Fox 17 to share how neighbors like you can help nourish our neighbors and build a stronger, healthier communtiy. Hunger doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Families who struggle to access the food they need often face other challenges, and a setback in one area creates a ripple effect across systems: education, childcare, employment, housing, healthcare, food, finances, and transportation. Complex problems require holistic solutions - that’s why we combine healthy food access, resource navigation, financial empowerment, and street outreach to build a community where all of our neighbors have what they need to thrive, and no one faces challenges alone. It takes a community, working together, to nourish our neighbors! Act with Action House by volunteering, hosting a drive, or donating to support our work! View the full segment here, https://loom.ly/4aGL3Gs , or visit https://loom.ly/XwKzsFY.

“My name is Denys. I'm food services manager at Main Street Project. I'm on the 4th year working here now. We are working on the partnerships with different donors and getting food to people who need it the most. It’s challenging to find right the fit for people who are unable to cook on their own. We do have some access to raw foods, but many of our participants don't have ability to cook that food. Another challenge is we have a very tiny kitchen that supports the operation of feeding on average 500 plus people a day. The biggest challenge, I would say, is to get folks the right nutrients of food. Food insecurity is huge and has become even more of a problem here in Winnipeg. There is an uptick in using the food banks. This tells me that food insecurity has grown a lot. We see much younger people coming over to the food bank. We see families with little kids that are coming to food bank as well. Right now, we are facing a higher inflation, food cost is way, way higher than what we experienced before and our food donations is way lower than we have ever seen it. I've done calculations for our shelter. When we feed people three times a day, came down to $0.71 per person per day for three times. Quite often, people will think oh, I have to give at least $10 or $20 to make a difference. No, it's not the case. Even $1.00 will help somebody have a meal today.” Your purchase of 50/50 tickets supports Main Street Project’s food programming, which provides over 1,000 meals each day to the community. Ticket sales close end of the day on January 31! Draw takes place February 1. Buy your tickets today: https://ow.ly/Txkm50QsINy #MSPBuildingStability #Winnipeg #Manitoba

Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap study is the only annual report that provides local-level estimates of food insecurity and food costs for every county and congressional district in the US. This year's study, published yesterday, shows the harsh reality that 44 million people face hunger, and that the amount of money needed to get the food families need to be food secure has reached a 20 year high. Kane County, IL, where I live outside Chicago has a rate of food insecurity of 10.2%. You can use the reporting tools here https://lnkd.in/gzdAX9UY to learn more about food insecurity where you live. Then visit https://lnkd.in/gG-MhEeR to learn what you can do and how you can help! https://lnkd.in/gR_Qz6fB

✨ Exciting News! ✨ This year, I'm stepping up (literally!) and joining the annual Stop Foodborne Illness STOP3000 Challenge for the first time. Typically, I contribute through donations, but this year, I'm pushing past my comfort zone... 👉 What’s the challenge? Each day in September, we're walking 3,000 steps in memory of the 3,000 lives lost to foodborne illness in the U.S. each year. This also aligns with National Food Safety Education Month—a cause that means so much to many of us in the profession. 👟 Why? Because food safety matters. Small actions today can lead to big changes tomorrow. So, any contribution is appreciated and will make a difference. 🎯 Our goal? We aim to raise $1,000 for STOP Foodborne Illness. If we hit our goal, here's a fun twist: we'll keep walking 3,000 steps daily for the rest of the year! 💙 Together, we can make a difference. Your support matters, whether through a donation or by sharing this message. Let’s #STOPfoodborneillness and honor those who’ve been impacted. Join our journey and contribute if you can! I'll keep you posted on how we do!