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𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 2022, 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 13 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝. This reality shouldn't exist in a nation with our resources. 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 The burden falls heaviest on 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧, with food insecurity rates at 22% and 21% respectively, compared to 9% for white households. 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐔𝐧𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 While rural areas tend to have higher SNAP participation rates, many urban families facing greater need struggle due to several factors such as a higher cost of living. 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭: 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 Programs like ours, The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation Get Ready Fest, offer a lifeline. We provide 7-10 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬' 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬, a critical time when expenses surge. This helps ease the burden for families facing food insecurity and allows them to focus on other necessities for their children. 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒖𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕 𝒃𝒐𝒕𝒉 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒔𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏.   #health #corporatesocialresponsibility #DEI #socialgood #giveback #communityservice #philanthropy

September is Hunger Action Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the large—and growing—food insecurity crisis in the United States. Did you know that more than 44 million Americans face hunger, including 1 in 5 children? Check out this opportunity to take action: ➡️ Nosh Delivers! works to address a growing need for food access for those on Long Island's North Shore. They need help crafting their case for support and impact language, which will play a crucial role in securing funding and support from grantors. Do you have the messaging skills to help? Check out the project here: https://bit.ly/3AVa093 There are many more projects working to address hunger and dozens of other causes at Taprootplus.org. #hungeractionmonth #messaging #skilledvolunteer #development #communications #volunteer

This post highlights the upcoming All-Star Giveback event at Eastern Market Shed 5 on November 26. Now in its 27th year, this event serves as a symbol of unity in addressing food insecurity, especially crucial during the Thanksgiving season. It emphasizes the importance of coming together to support vulnerable communities, showcasing the impact of solidarity in fighting hunger. In a world where disparities exist, where abundance and scarcity coexist, collaborative efforts like the All-Star Giveback can bring about significant change. By joining forces with this initiative, we not only acknowledge food insecurity but actively work towards solutions, ensuring crucial assistance reaches those in need, particularly during critical times like the holidays. Let's unite and create a positive impact by supporting initiatives like the All-Star Giveback, fostering a society built on justice and compassion for all. Together, we can make a difference and contribute to a community that stands strong against hunger. #FightHunger #CommunitySupport #HolidayGiving

Every family should be able to access the programs that can help them thrive. But the reality is that some families face more barriers to getting the support they need. That’s why we’re so proud to partner with Generations United in their mission of supporting grandfamilies—families in which children are raised by relatives other than their parents, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, or siblings—who face increased risks of food insecurity. Learn how Generations United is working to change policies and ensure healthy food access for every family ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eRrCTv56

Hey! There are several impactful projects you could consider starting to make a difference in your society. Here are a few ideas: 1. Community Clean-Up Campaign: Organize a clean-up event in your neighborhood or a public space to promote environmental cleanliness and raise awareness about waste management. 2. Education Initiatives: Start a tutoring program for underprivileged children or organize workshops to teach valuable skills like financial literacy or computer basics. 3. Food Drive or Community Kitchen: Collect donations and distribute food to those in need, or set up a community kitchen to provide meals for the homeless or low-income families. 4. Green Initiatives: Launch a tree-planting campaign, promote recycling in your community, or educate others about sustainable living practices. 5. Health and Wellness Programs: Organize health fairs, fitness classes, or mental health awareness campaigns to promote overall well-being in your community. 6. Support for Elderly or Vulnerable Groups: Create a program to visit and assist elderly individuals, or provide support for vulnerable populations such as refugees or people with disabilities.

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.” - Aesop The holiday season offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in our communities. Need ideas? Here are a few ways you can make a positive impact in your community. ✨Volunteer Your Time: Local shelters, food banks, and community centers always need extra hands. Your time is a valuable gift. ✨Shop Local: Boost your local economy by purchasing gifts from local businesses. This decision supports your neighbors and community growth. ✨Educate and Inspire: Share the importance of community support with friends and family. Education sparks action. Every action counts. Small efforts, when multiplied by a community, can lead to profound change. This holiday, let's unite in making our communities stronger. #CommunitySupport #HolidayGiving #MakeAnImpact #ImpactAlliance

As we close another impactful year at Backpack Buddies, I’m excited to share highlights from our 2023/2024 annual impact report. I’d love you to read the stories of goodness and hope. For the first time in our history, we found ourselves with an unprecedented waitlist of over 1000 kids. The rising rent and food costs of the past few years continued, and many more families needed our help. We were humbled by the many BC families who trust us to provide consistent, stigma-free support and we couldn’t let them down. How did we solve this? We teamed up with corporate donors, partnered with schools, leveraged purchasing power - all to feed hungry kids. I’m so proud of the significant strides we’ve made with the support of our community. TOGETHER - We are Putting Hope Back on the Table. This year, we reached 6,100 kids in 360 schools across 73 communities in BC, who have full bellies each weekend. I share a grateful thanks to all our supporters who helped us reach kids in BC.   But our work is far from over. The need remains urgent. Our waitlist is growing, and hunger doesn’t take the weekend off. Child hunger isn’t just a distant problem; it’s a pressing issue right here in British Columbia. One in seven BC kids - 126,120 children - live in poverty. For families who depend on school meal programs for food, the weekends bring anxiety, stress and uncertainty about where the next meal will come from. In communities across our province, kids are grappling with hunger, impacting not only their health, but also their ability to learn, grow and dream. Interested in learning more about how we can get one step closer to ensuring no BC child goes hungry? I’d love to connect.   #HungerHeroes #EndChildHunger # #ImpactReport #Backpack Buddies

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.

Imagine waking up each day to an uphill battle, working tirelessly yet still struggling to make ends meet. This is the reality for almost 700 million people living on less than $2.15 a day, where food, shelter, and education are often out of reach. But with your support, we can change this. Your gift this holiday season will empower families to: *Build a sustainable business and start generating a stable income. *Begin meeting the basic needs of their family including adequate shelter, food, and clothing. *Ensure their children receive an education and a future free from poverty. *Build resilience and savings by helping them save for their future. Give today to help families flip the script and begin writing a new story for themselves and future generations. https://lnkd.in/gmPXn-gD

This year, a record 101 youth organizations participated in the Deb and Jeff Hansen Foundation’s Ignite the Spirit program. Through this program, FFA, 4-H and other youth-based organizations receive $500 and 4 cases of pork loin to create their own service project to address hunger and food insecurity in their community. Organizations pick up the pork loins at Operation Christmas Meal stops throughout the month of December and then work with other hunger-fighting organizations in their area to prepare their project. Examples of projects include community meals and holiday meal boxes. Groups were spread across the whole state, with projects occurring in 47 counties.