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📦 Help us support families facing food insecurity this Thanksgiving by making a pledge to provide items for our Thanksgiving boxes! Last year, we distributed 2,100 Thanksgiving dinner boxes to North Side families, and this year we’re aiming to distribute 2,300 boxes. 🍂🦃 We need your help to make this possible! Would you, your friends, family, church, or business collect food for our Annual Thanksgiving Boxes Outreach? The last day to drop off donations is November 13. Here's how to help: ➡️Email Erika at volunteer@lightoflife.org to make a pledge of the amount of food you'll provide and receive instructions on item sizes, donation drop off, etc. ➡️Collect the items you've committed to (turkey gravy, turkey stuffing, instant mashed potatoes, or cranberry sauce) ➡️Drop off the items before November 13 Let’s work together to ensure every family has a meal to celebrate this Thanksgiving. 🧡 #ThanksgivingOutreach #CommunitySupport #FoodDrive

For those who struggle with food security, getting access to a quality meal can be a big luxury. That’s why we need your support to make sure that we can provide fresh, hot, and nutritious meals to those in need on a regular basis. Because, when you’re nourished, you up your chances of having the energy to face the bigger battles. Become a monthly donor today and help us sustain Tzu Chi USA programs where our caring and skilled volunteers donate their time to plan, cook, and distribute meals made with love to those who need it most. Getting started is so simple. 1️⃣ visit http://donate.tzuchi.us 2️⃣ in the form, switch the tab from “Give Once” to “Monthly” 3️⃣ enter your details and select the amount that’s right for you Start your #MonthlyGiving journey now. #MonthlyDonations #RecurringGiving #GenerousHearts #HotMealPrograms #FeedTheHungry

This evening, my daughter and I had the joy of assembling “cake bags” for our local little food pantry. In our small town, a local homeowner (and cofounder of Do Good Wisconsin), set up a donation box outside his home, allowing the community to support those in need. After reflecting on some of the challenges food pantry recipients face, like not always having the luxury items (such as eggs or oil) to prepare certain foods, I wanted to do something special. I also realized that pantry staples are often focused on necessities, but we all deserve the chance to celebrate — especially when times are tough. Three years ago, I came across the idea that you can make a cake using just a can of soda, and that’s when the concept of “cake bags” was born. We pair cake mix with a soda (for easy baking), add frosting and sprinkles, and include simple instructions. After doing this before and it being well received, I knew I needed to do it again. We made 12 bags in total, and my hope is that these little cake kits bring a smile to someone’s face and allow them to celebrate a special day. Life has been pretty stressful lately, but I find that when things get tough, one of the best ways to cope is by spreading kindness. I feel incredibly blessed to be in a position where I can give back. Having been on the other side before, I recognize how close we all can be to needing this kind of support. Giving in this way reminds me how small acts of kindness can create moments of joy, even in difficult times. Interested in making your own kits to donate? I’m happy to email the instruction slips to you to print yourself! Comment below or message me. #CommunitySupport #KindnessMatters #DoGoodWisconsin #SmallActsBigImpact #Gratitude

One of the easiest ways to support the kids served by GO Pantry is to donate food items we need to fill our Spring Break GO Boxes. 🌷☀️🌈 And if you don't have the time or physical capacity to hold an official food drive in your workspace, simply shop our Amazon Wish List and have our most needed items shipped directly to our warehouse! 📦 Spring Break GO Boxes provide a week's worth of kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare food for kids who experience food insecurity when they aren't in school (and as a result, aren't receiving school-provided breakfast and lunch). Click through to access our wish list, or email sarah@gopantry.org for a full list of items needed for GO Boxes. https://lnkd.in/gdhB2Agg

Food security remains a huge issue in New York City, especially as food costs have skyrocketed over the last several years. Unfortunately, many Brooklynites do not always know where their next meal will come from. At BCS, we’re working to feed Brooklyn with our New York Food for New York Families program. We also explore this issue further in our new blog post, which goes live later this week! Statistic Source: New York Community Service Society, 2023 #wearebcs #foodinsecurity #NYCfoodinsecurity #NYCnonprofit #Brooklynnonprofit #Brooklyn #statistics

I am proud of the work we're doing to help people who need food. Food insecurity is a condition, not a condemnation. We're changing the condition with Meals in the Meantime. - Kevin M. Yates, President & Founder #nonprofit #foodinsecurity #proud Like Comment Share

Did you know your friends and family can make a big difference by raising crucial funds for our services? Check out these amazing ideas: 💛 Host a charming bake sale or coffee morning. ❤️ Online Cooking Classes: Host virtual cooking sessions or tutorials led by chefs or cooking enthusiasts. Charge a fee for participation, and the funds raised support your cause. 💜 Food Challenges: Organise food-related challenges such as eating contests, cook-offs, or spicy food challenges. Participants pay an entry fee to compete or participate, with proceeds contributing to your cause. Every bit of effort helps individuals overcome homelessness. To learn more about these and other fundraising ideas, contact Rita Halpin at 0818 600 101 or email rita.halpin@salvationarmy.ie. Together, let's create change! #salvationarmy #salvationarmyireland #donateireland #charityireland

NATIONAL FOODBANK DAY 🥒🥑🥐🥕 Did you know that today is National Food Bank Day? This day will acknowledge food banks across the country who are working each and every day to provide support to individuals experiencing crisis. We have many clients that work closely with foodbanks and it is amazing to see the positive and tangible benefits that foodbanks have on vulnerable peoples lives. Foodbanks are places where people can go to get food and other essential items for free if they don't have enough money to buy them. Food banks are a bit like supermarkets, but everything is free. Families can visit food banks if they don't have enough money to buy food. A food bank provides people with everyday items like pasta, tinned food and cereals. They also give out other essential items like toilet paper, soap and shampoo. Most of these items are donated by members of the public. We’re encouraging everyone to support foodbanks not just today but in the future too. Want to get involved? Why not create a fundraiser, hold a food drive or even do some volunteering! #nationalfoodbankday #foodbanks #helpthevulnerable #helpthehomeless

NATIONAL FOODBANK DAY 🥒🥑🥐🥕 Did you know that today is National Food Bank Day? This day will acknowledge food banks across the country who are working each and every day to provide support to individuals experiencing crisis. We have many clients that work closely with foodbanks and it is amazing to see the positive and tangible benefits that foodbanks have on vulnerable peoples lives. Foodbanks are places where people can go to get food and other essential items for free if they don't have enough money to buy them. Food banks are a bit like supermarkets, but everything is free. Families can visit food banks if they don't have enough money to buy food. A food bank provides people with everyday items like pasta, tinned food and cereals. They also give out other essential items like toilet paper, soap and shampoo. Most of these items are donated by members of the public. We’re encouraging everyone to support foodbanks not just today but in the future too. Want to get involved? Why not create a fundraiser, hold a food drive or even do some volunteering! #nationalfoodbankday #foodbanks #helpthevulnerable #helpthehomeless Danny Key Steven Walton MBA

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine is doing amazing work addressing food waste and food insecurity! Join the webinar on August 7th and learn more about the RLC approach! Link below.