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We have a story in the latest issue of Neighbourhood Media detailing all the work we do via Addison Road Food Pantry Camperdown, our low-cost grocery store which makes use of rescued, donated and purchased food to support the local community and its needs. The story (link below) shows how we help feed people from Mission Australia's Common Ground housing project and the nearby Johanna O’Dea Court, a multi-storey NSW Family and Community Services apartment block. It also explains how we serve people living on a tight budget in Camperdown and Glebe, as well as people who come to the pantry from right across the City of Sydney LGA. Most of all, the story is a celebration of our monthly Addi Road 'Let's Get Cooking' sessions (AKA "the Cook-Up"), which offers 260 free hot meals for Mission Australia and Joanna O'Dea residents, as well as those shopping at our Addi Road Food Pantry Camperdown. These sessions involve a monthly cooking demo inside the Common Ground building. Food literacy is the ultimate goal behind Addi Road's Let's Get Cooking program. As well as simply providing a free hot meal (and dessert) each month, we look at helping people to shop AND cook with often very limited funds. Each month there are easy recipes on offer (and ready to be tasted) along extra tips for stocking people's kitchen cupboards; a list of essentials to facilitate simple, inexpensive and nutritious recipes that will match whatever Addi Road Food Pantry might have in stock. It's about building an integrated food ecology for people battling. With a few extra special ingredients over a shared meal as the community comes together: camaraderie and connection. + #Addiroad #cityofsydney #foodrelief #foodjustice #housing #inequality #Camperdown #Glebe #MissionAustralia #homeless #battling #costofliving #poverty #resilience #mentalhealth #wellbeing #nutrition #diet #charity #community #freemeals #cookingworkshop #volunteers #caring #education #connection #letsgetcooking #neighbourhoodmedia https://lnkd.in/gs7vVEvM

The biggest school meal program in the United States is the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), which was created under President Harry S. Truman in 1946. Food insecurity has risen in recent years, so having this program is important. However, for children with ARFID the school cafeteria can be a scary place. Will there be something for the child with ARFID to eat? Will the kid next to them eat food with a strong smell? Will my friends tease me about the food I bring? Will the child be able to eat in front of peers? #arfid #arfidawareness #arfidsupport #eatingdisorders #eatingdisordersupport #youarenotalone #arfidcircle #schoolcafeteria #schoolanxiety

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Every year, we eagerly anticipate spending time with family, eating delicious food, and watching fireworks on the 4th of July. Although these activities are meant to be enjoyable and harmless, they can become potentially dangerous if the necessary safety precautions are overlooked. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is by leaving them to the experts. However, if you're planning to set off a few of your own this year, consider these tips for a safe holiday weekend! #multifamily #multifamilyinvesting #investingwithapurpose #community #communitytransformation #communityinvestmentgroup #communitypartners #lovethyneighbor #communityconnectioncenter #realestateinvestor #realestateinvesting #cig #communityig #kevprop

Rising and Shining: Demystifying the Art of Baking Bread Kora is thrilled to highlight the inspiring journey of Kitty Tait who has turned her passion for baking into a mission to share the joy and simplicity of making bread with the world. Featured in Positive News, Kitty’s story is one of transformation, resilience, and community impact. 🌱 The Journey: Kitty Tait, along with her father Alex, started the Orange Bakery in Watlington, Oxfordshire. Baking helped Kitty overcome a period of severe depression, giving her a sense of purpose and joy. What began as a therapeutic hobby quickly evolved into a successful business, capturing the hearts of many through their delicious creations and engaging social media presence. 🍞 Breaducating Britain: Through her project, Breaducating Britain, Kitty aims to demystify the process of baking bread, making it accessible to everyone. The initiative has distributed around 40,000 free bread kits to schools, prisons, food hubs, and individuals, promoting the mental and physical health benefits of baking. 🌍 Community Impact: The Orange Bakery’s success has not only been a personal triumph for Kitty but also a beacon of hope and empowerment for the community. The bakery has become a hub for learning and sharing, fostering a sense of connection and well-being. Learn more about Kitty Tait’s mission to bring the art of bread-making to everyone: https://lnkd.in/e_Rr4YUg #Inspiration #MentalHealth #Community #Baking #Sustainability #KoraForSDGs #PositiveChange

Happy Friday! Today we're sharing another community ownership example that is transforming food access and possibly more in Detroit: A spring article in the Detroit Metro Times by journalist Steve Neavling covered a story about a new Black-owned and operated grocery store, the Detroit People’s Food Co-Op, spearheaded by the Detroit Black Community Food Sovereignty Network. The store features fruit and vegetables from four Black-owned farms, and many of the products are made by local food entrepreneurs in Michigan. But - while access to healthy, local food for BIPOC residents and reliable distributors for local Black farmers is a game changer for a city where nearly 70% of its residents are considered food insecure, this co-op's 2,740+ members are empowered to vote in board elections, share future profits, and be elected to committees with larger goals like fighting for affordable housing or disability rights. This is why community ownership matters. ➡ Read the full article to learn more: https://lnkd.in/etQcE9xb

At Border Foods, our core values act as the guiding principles for how we serve our communities and interact with our teams. We’re more than a place to work. We’re a family, and these are the values we live, for the customers we love. #tacobell #borderfoods #borderfoodsfamily #workplaceculture #corevalues #excellence #family #integreity #empowerment #teamwork #accountability

'Eating a healthy meal shouldn’t be a privilege but a human right!' 🤝 Scaramouche and The Stop have a longstanding relationship that centers around bringing people together through food. We both know that community is the secret sauce. Learn more about our partnership in our new blog: https://lnkd.in/e28seDg7

One of the most common areas that we get asked about is what is the best food to serve at a Children's Party. In the latest Memorable Parties blog we give some great tips on what to consider.

Did you know that the Helping Hands Solutions Team does street outreach to connect with unhoused individuals in the area? One of the tools staff use are Street Outreach bags that consist of non-food life essentials (hygiene products, etc.) and no-cook, high calorie foods to support the health of these individuals who live with food insecurity every day. Our supply of food for these Street Outreach bags is running low and you can help by purchasing something off our Amazon food wish list (and designating it for "outreach") or dropping off food like what is listed below to the warehouse (and informing staff it's for "outreach"): -Liquid IV packs -Meat sticks -Crackers -Nuts -Tuna, chicken, sardines, etc. -Granola bars See the Amazon wish list here: https://ow.ly/SwMt50SFFTe . You can email the Solutions Team directly at SolutionsAdmin@helpinghandsfoodbank.org #streetoutreach #unhoused #homelessness #community #helpinghands #helpinghandsfoodbank #hunger #health #foodbank