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The Alliance's food security initiative has been busy engaging community members through data chats to tackle food insecurity. 🍽️ Recently, the team hosted sessions with residents and service providers in Milwaukee, where partners shared insights and developed solutions. Stay tuned for findings and how they’ll shape efforts to support kids and families in need! Read the full story by visiting https://ow.ly/GIxw50UlKfq.

"More and more households are struggling to make ends meet, the cost of living is higher and the safety net is frankly too small." Our Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Jim Conwell, joined WBEZ Chicago to talk about our recently released joint Greater Chicagoland Hunger Report, the rising food insecurity rates in the region and the need for more resources and community support. Listen now: https://bit.ly/4egJWnz #EndHungerNow

NEWS ALERT: Mercer County Executive Dan Benson signed an ordinance passed by the Mercer County Board of Commissioners establishing a new Mercer County Office of Food Security. The new office will tackle the challenge of food insecurity by identifying and eliminating barriers that stand between Mercer residents and access to a stable diet of nutritious food. “Food insecurity is a silent epidemic, one that afflicts even the wealthiest counties and states,” said County Executive Benson. “In Mercer County, we’re fortunate to work with dedicated service providers who work with families, the unhoused, people living with disabilities, and those struggling with substance abuse issues. Still, many of these partners are struggling to meet their clients’ needs, including basic meals. This new office will help fill the gap to ensure Mercer County residents don’t go hungry.” For the full story, visit: https://lnkd.in/e_xEaWAg

Our #Philadelphia neighbors are not able to afford to eat. The cost of food has gone up, but the support for those who can’t afford it has not. Philadelphia is among the worst of all US cities with food insecurity problems, and it also receives the least amount of government support. “I Am Hungry: The Many Faces of Food Insecurity” is getting to the bottom of this issue, and uncovers the real people who are suffering… many of which are not who you expect. To learn more and stay updated, please follow: I Am Hungry #foodinsecurity #documentary #documentaries #philly

In order to meet the needs of our neighbors facing hunger, Feeding Louisiana conducted a survey of 477 people experiencing food insecurity. Some of the findings were expected, while others were surprising. Part of our mission to be a unified voice for Louisiana's hungry involves understanding the barriers they face when trying to access food and food assistance programs. Identifying these barriers is the first step to helping neighbors overcome them. Take a deeper dive into the survey findings here: https://ow.ly/Y0S850SCssZ

Food is a universal need that transcends age, background, address, race, gender, and societal status. We all need to eat. Yet, more than 83,700 people in Wyoming—over 14% of the population—are facing food insecurity. We've had the honor of connecting with neighbors across the state and learning firsthand about the challenges of food insecurity. Learn more in our blog linked below.

This September, let’s turn awareness into action. #HungerActionMonth 🧡 Find out how YOU can join us in the fight against food insecurity, which is currently impacting 1 in 3 Maryland neighbors. https://lnkd.in/edw-KiBZ Together, we can #endhunger for good. #MarylandFoodBank #FoodInsecurity

Mainebiz reports that the Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program in Brunswick has received $350K in funding to support farms and food businesses in the area. This initiative helps strengthen Maine’s local food systems and creates opportunities for small businesses in the agricultural and food industries. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gbJAQNsA

Did you know that last year, Minnesota food shelf visits reached an astounding 7.5 million—and this number continues to rise? Hunger is not just a personal hardship; it's a policy choice. At Second Harvest Heartland, we’re working every day to make sure people understand that their vote is a tool to help end hunger. At the Minnesota State Fair, our advocacy team had powerful conversations with attendees who were eager to connect the dots between hunger, policy, and voting. For many, it was eye-opening to see how their vote could directly impact policies related to food insecurity. This is why advocacy is crucial to our work—it not only educates the public but empowers them to drive change. Your voice can help change these policies. Pledge to vote, and together, we can create a future where no one goes hungry. Join us by pledging to vote today: https://bit.ly/47kDs4e #HungerIsAPolicyChoice

🌍🍽️ Today is #WorldFoodDay, and in a nation of abundance, no one should be food insecure. Yet, in Orange County, 1 in 10 individuals and 1 in 8 children is food insecure according to Feeding America. The 2024 Farm Bill is a chance to support farmers, children and the food economy. It provides a pathway toward strengthening access to SNAP (CalFresh) and other food assistance programs for our neighbors, including older adults, college students and low-wage workers. Lawmakers must remove the hurdles that stand in peoples’ way of receiving critical food assistance. Learn More: 👉 https://shorturl.at/PQvtK Tell your legislators to pass a strong Farm Bill: https://rb.gy/k4aaw #WeFeedOC #SecondHarvestOC