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Paying it forward

In our 2023 Annual Report, we take a look at trends at FISH over the past few years, particularly comparing pre-pandemic numbers to today. What we are seeing is continued growth in need, as the high cost of living paired with fewer support resources adds more and more strain for families. One area in which we have seen considerable increases is the pounds of food we distribute each year. In 2023, FISH distributed 1,560,603 pounds of food, more than any other year in our history as an organization. Our marketplace could not run without the generous support of our community. We source food from four main sources: donations from our Broomfield grocery stores and restaurant partners, Community Food Share, in-kind donations from our neighbors (which includes food drives!), and purchased food made possible by our incredible donors and by grant funding. All of these support networks allow us to stock a variety of food and personal care items for our families so they can shop for what their families need. Learn more about our work and recent trends at bit.ly/FISH23Report. #FoodBank #FamilyResourceCenter #Trends #AnnualReport

In 2023, 8.8 million Californians experienced food insecurity. This means that nearly 1 in every 4 individuals are unsure where their next meal will come from. Every year, lawyers across the state come together to try to provide critical funds to local food banks. So please join us in donating to your local food bank. If you don't have one, please consider donating to our firm's local food bank. Contra Costa County often receives far less resources than San Francisco and Alameda. But Contra Costa County has areas of significant need, including Richmond, Concord, and Pittsburg. https://lnkd.in/gYviBwzJ

Sam's Club and Walmart have been pivotal in supporting our Agency Partners like Soul Food Cafe Mission. Their donations not only provide essential resources but also foster a sense of community and collaboration. Through the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign, Soul Food Cafe Mission and other Agency Partners can amplify their impact, reaching more individuals in need and creating a lasting difference in the community.💙 From April 1-29, 2024, you can make a difference in your community in three simple ways: 1. Purchase participating products in-store or online, and suppliers will donate the equivalent of meals. 2. Donate at checkout in stores or clubs, or round up your purchase on https://ow.ly/RFkT50RfcAA and the Walmart app. 3. Donate directly at Feeding America's Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign site. Together, we can make an impact! Let's fight hunger and support our neighbors in need. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eNnHT56 or https://lnkd.in/eC32-rR 🛒 #FightHunger #SparkChange #CommunityStrong

❓ Do you partner with local businesses? ✍ A study published in the Journal of Business Ethics found that partnerships between nonprofits and businesses led to a 50% ⬆ increase in donations compared to standalone efforts. ⚡ Research indicates that local businesses supporting community initiatives can increase local charitable contributions by up to 30%, highlighting the importance of community ties. We're working with local partners to bring the merry to Central Virginia on July 25 and 27. #DoingTheMostGood is as easy as 1-2-3. Simply mark the date, click to purchase and then participate over some sweet treats or an evening at the ball park. Thanks to our partners for helping to spread joy and support, all year long: sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt, Mellow Mushroom, Gelati Celesti, Fatburger, Richmond Flying Squirrels and Tri-City Chili Peppers. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eDxetZ3U

1 in 8 households in the United States are food insecure, while 40% of our food supply continues to goes to waste. Food Forward rescues surplus produce and distributes it to over 260 hunger relief partners in communities experiencing food insecurity. This year alone we have distributed more than 200 million servings of fresh fruits and vegetables that would have otherwise gone to waste. Make a donation of $35, or become a $5 monthly donor, by August 9 and receive a Food Forward t-shirt specially designed by animation artist, Lorraine Grate, whose work has been featured on Disney, Nickelodeon, Amazon, and Scholastic! Visit https://bit.ly/3WBfaPW to get yours. #TShirtForGood #ShirtForaCause #SloganTeeshop #GoodCharityTees #BuildingGenerationalHealth #FoodForward #foodwaste #zerowaste #community #volunteer #donate #nonprofit #communityengagement #foodjustice #dogood #makeadifference #foodrecovery #donation #instagood #bethechange #kindness #joyfulness #giving #foodinsecurity #produce #communityfirst #helpothers #losangeles #california #equality #justice #sustainability

Food Drive for "The Sisters Keepers" is still under way! We are half way through April and would love to see even more donations come through our doors! According to an article from WENY, Catholic Charities provided the following statistics: "According to Catholic Charities, in 2023, there were 1,357 distinct individuals who experienced homelessness and received services in Chemung County. 317 of those individuals were under the age of 18..." The need is great, and numbers are likely to have grown since then! You can order from Amazon via our Wishlist, Wal-Mart, Instacart, Costco, BJ's and Sam's Club to have your donation shipped directly to our door, or, you can drop off to us, right here at Image Packaging. We appreciate all of our fabulous donors that have helped make a difference in the lives of others! Thank you! https://lnkd.in/g-tHKmch #philanthropy #sponsors #volunteer #opportunity #food #foodservice #donate #helpwanted #socialmediamarketing #digitalmarketing #online #delivery #deliver #promote #advertising #advertisingsolutions #notforprofit #nonprofit #communitydevelopment #communitygrowth #growth #community #mindfulness #love #sharing #giving #online #corporate #organizations #grants #awareness #help #helpwanted #helpneeded #socialservices #socialissues #charity #charities #unity #unite

Great News! We've teamed up with Walmart and their Spark Good Round Up program where you can now donate to our organization when you shop online at Walmart! Walmart customers can round up their purchases to the nearest dollar and donate the change to GDA | TLC. When you sign into your Walmart account and choose us as your charity of choice, we will receive these donations every time you shop online. Two ways to support: 1. Donate change by rounding up your purchase at checkout online at Walmart ➡️https://ow.ly/fPM550RG0Rt 2. Donate products from our registry & have the items shipped directly to us.  ➡️https://ow.ly/4MhX50RG0Rs Image Description: A man is sitting on a rock feeding his yellow labrador service dog a treat. It's a sunny day and there are trees in the background. #servicedogs #guidedogs #guidedogsofamerica #walmartsparkgood