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Our tagline of “Fresh, Local Food For All” is more than just words: it’s the philosophy we embrace every day. We firmly believe that everyone who lives in North Carolina should have access to the healthy, nutritious, beautiful food that’s grown here. This year, we will contribute 850,000 pounds of local food to the emergency food system – that’s the equivalent of 700,000 meals! Just this week, we were able to deliver 28,640 pounds of nutrient-rich local produce to partner organizations across the Triangle, thanks to the support of our community! In partnership with multiple direct-service agencies, 716 boxes of North Carolina-grown produce and proteins are on their way to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. We hope you’ll consider helping us grow our hunger relief work in 2024. Make fresh, local food a reality for all by donating today through the link below: https://lnkd.in/eFHVnH9Q . . . . . . . . . . . . #farmerfoodshare #farmerfoodsharecommunitypartner #farmerfoodsharecommunity #nonprofit #foodaccess #foodaccessibility #foodsecurity #durhamnc #trianglenc #hungerrelief #freshlocalfoodforall #localfood #fooddistribution #eatlocal #northcarolina #localfarms #food #sproutnewgrowth

🇺🇸 Today marks 70 years since the enactment of Food for Peace! In 2022 alone, the U.S. provided nearly 4 billion pounds of food to over 58 million people through this critical program. World Food Program USA is proud to partner with American farmers, mariners, non-profit organizations and others that provide essential lifesaving food, including wheat, rice, peas and lentils, to those in need around the world. Now, more than ever, Congress needs to support and fully fund the Food for Peace program. Learn more about Food For Peace and the World Food Programme's work here. ➡️ https://bit.ly/45VUEfP

Let's shift our focus from using the word "hunger" in the charitable food system. It's time to prioritize dignity in the fight for food equity. Do you want to stand in a line for free food that advertises you are food insecurity? Probably not. After 15 years of direct service work, I've learned that changing our communication strategy creates inclusion, dignity, grace, and belonging. Instead of promoting hunger relief, let's work together to ensure everyone has access to nourishing food. Here are 3 solutions for effective communication change: 1. Grab-N-Go FREE food (b/c we want you to focus on school and not food) 🎒 2. End food waste and save the planet 🌎 3. Support your local farmers 👩🌾 What ideas do you have to create #FoodDignity at the time of service? #FoodDignity #FoodDignityBook #FoodDignityMovement Art credit: Rebecca Garofano, MS, RDN

Food is an essential building block of life. Without adequate nutrition, people can barely be expected to survive, let alone thrive. Hunger can lead directly to poor brain development, sight issues, compromised immunity and an increased susceptibility to disease. That's why providing access to food and clean water is a key pillar of how we work at Beta Charitable Trust. Find out more about our food projects at betacharitabletrust.org.

Many Americans are still feeling the crunch of rising costs, especially in underserved communities where meeting basic nutritional needs is a challenge. 🍽️ Food banks and pantries provide much-needed relief, but they need funding to keep up the good work. Luckily, grants can help! 🌟 GrantWatch offers over 650 grants for nutrition and food security, helping nonprofits and food assistance programs continue their vital missions. 🍎 🔗https://lnkd.in/et8343eu #community #costoffood #endhunger #feedingcommunities #foodandnutrition #foodassistanceprograms #foodbanks #foodcost #foodpantries #foodsecurity #foodassistance #grantfunding #grants #grantwatch #inflation #nonprofits #nutritiongrants #nutritionalassistance #overcomehunger #underservedcommunities

Combating Hunger: A Collective Responsibility🍞️💔 Hunger is a pressing global issue that requires immediate attention and action. Here are some ways to contribute to the fight against hunger: Support Food Distribution Networks🍔👍: Donate to reputable organizations that work tirelessly to provide food to those in need. Volunteer with Local Food Banks* 🕒️💪: Lend a hand to help sort donations, pack meals, and serve the community. Raise Awareness about Hunger Issues 📢👊: Share informative content, personal stories, and news articles to educate others about the impact of hunger. Promote Sustainable Food Systems 🌾🌱: Encourage eco-friendly farming practices, reduce food waste, and support initiatives that increase food production. Advocate for Policy Change 🗣️👊: Contact representatives, sign petitions, and participate in campaigns that address hunger and food insecurity. Together, We Can Make a Difference🌟 #SaveLivesFromHunger #EndHunger #FoodForAll #SustainableAgriculture #MakeADifference #Volunteer #Donate #SpreadAwareness #AdvocateForChange #ZeroHunger #FoodInsecurity #HungerRelief #HelpThoseInNeed #FoodIsARight #NutritionMatters #GlobalFoodSecurity #FoodForThought #HungerAction #BeTheChange

How do we measure our impact in communities we serve? How do we quantify our work for filling the food gap with nourishment and dignity? Food insecurity is a condition, not a condemnation. We're changing the condition with Meals in the Meantime. #nonprofit #foodpantry #impact

National Food Bank Day. To create awareness about hunger by encouraging people to donate food to food banks. Food banks rely on food donations from people, businesses and farmers. By donating food you support local food banks and programs while reducing food waste. Food banks often need items such as peanut butter, canned soup, - fruit/ veg/ stew/ fish or canned beans, as well as rice and pasta. #DigitalHealthcare4D #DigitalHealthcare #4DHealthware #patientexperience #NationalFoodBankDay

To mark Food Waste Action Week 2024 we will be sharing some of the ways that FareShare's Network and partners tackle food waste and hunger by unlocking surplus food in the supply chain and redistributing it to charities and community groups across the UK. Even with more and more people needing food support, there can still be stigma around getting help. Surplus food helps change the conversation around food support, empowering people and bringing communities together around a positive cause. In a recent survey FareShare did, we found over 89% of people who accessed food services from charities we support felt good about food waste. 💬 A food service user in Tayside and Fife said: "It removes a lot of the stigma attached to food bank use, so you don't have to feel embarrassed to use it. Some people can judge you when using it." Supporting local communities to come together and connect through surplus food is central to the way that the FareShare Network operates 💚

It's clear from the data that food recovery is vital to solving the wasted food problem and food insecurity. So why does so much edible food get tossed in the landfill, instead of being donated? Every sector of the food industry faces challenges to donation. For #HungerActionMonth, our latest blog post takes a closer look at those challenges and how to address them through measurement and data, as well as industry collaboration. #FoodInsecurity #FoodSystems #FoodRecovery #Sustainability https://lnkd.in/eeS2Cfji