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Did you know that food insecurity affects rural America in the following ways: *In 2021, 11% of rural households were food insecure. *9 out of 10 counties with the highest food insecurity rates are rural. *Rural communities make up 63% of all U.S counties, but 87% of counties with the highest food insecurity rates. *Food insecurity is linked to a wide range of negative health outcomes, and rural Americans are at higher risk for poor health outcomes than their urban counterparts. *Although food security is slightly higher in rural areas than in urban areas, 12.5% of individuals living in rural communities were food insecure in 2019. Your dollars make a difference. Every $1 = 2 meals. Start your new year off right and donate today!

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

Doing so much for so many who need it so much.

Food 101 Foundation by Daniel Lucas The Food 101 Foundation is dedicated to combating food insecurity and promoting nutritional well-being in underserved communities. Our primary goals include alleviating hunger by providing access to nutritious meals, educating communities on healthy eating habits, and supporting local food systems to ensure sustainable sources of nourishment. We advocate for policies that address the root causes […] #boomers #babyboomers

Food 101 Foundation by Daniel Lucas The Food 101 Foundation is dedicated to combating food insecurity and promoting nutritional well-being in underserved communities. Our primary goals include alleviating hunger by providing access to nutritious meals, educating communities on healthy eating habits, and supporting local food systems to ensure sustainable sources of nourishment. We advocate for policies that address the root causes […] #boomers #babyboomers

Do you know what I mean when I say: “Food is a human right”? Check out this post and video and find out what it means to have the right to food.

What is food insecurity? It is the state of being unable to consistently access nutritious and adequate amounts of food necessary for an active and healthy life. The households the Food Bank serves in our 34-county service area experience limited or uncertain access to food, at times unsure of where they will find their next meal. Learn more at foodbankcenc.org. #noonegoeshunger #hunger #stophunger

*** LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS/SUPPORT (Cooking Competition) *** In Bloomington, Indiana, food insecurity runs rampant, creating problems for the community ranging from increased youth crime rates to strain on local hospitals. As an individual with access to nutritional foods, I find it my role as a citizen to play a part in giving back to the community and bringing up those around me. With these principles in mind, RedCapes was born. RedCapes is a student-led volunteer initiative aimed at targeting food insecurity and encouraging students to always look for ways to help others in their community. With the backing of the Salvation Army, we are organizing an iron-chef-style cooking competition, where we estimate over 500 servings worth of food to be made and donated to those in need. We are searching for eager students and professionals located in Bloomington to volunteer some time on November 16 to help make these meals, and the support of kind-hearted donors willing to help bring this project to life. Participants will receive verifiable volunteer hours, and all donors will be provided a full budget breakdown. Our goals are ambitious, but the need for a project of this nature will only grow, as long as these issues aren't addressed. The principles behind RedCapes involve invoking as much community support and volunteer action as possible to make the biggest impact we can -- anyone and everyone can help. This type of project is greater than any one of us. If we do not begin to pool our energy together as a community and set a trend of generosity, harsh realities like youth crime and hospital overload in Bloomington will remain at large -- is that what we want for the future of our home? Use our LinkTree for more information, sign-ups, and to make contributions. Each of us, in some way, is a hero: come wear your cape on the front with us!

Have you ever wondered where your next meal will come from? 🍞       For far too many San Diegans, this is an everyday reality.        According to the San Diego Hunger Coalition, roughly 1 in 3 people in San Diego lack access to nutritious food - a basic need for a person’s health and well-being.        Mama's Kitchen, a local organization and San Diego Foundation Community Food Grant Program partner, is stepping up to fill the gaps and provide more personalized support for San Diegans in need of nutritious food.      Learn how the organization is tackling food inequity through nutrition-focused solutions: https://bit.ly/4dqnS8H     #HungerActionMonth #EndHungerNow #SanDiego 

As a specialty food pioneer and social justice advocate with a three-decade-long passion for feeding our homeless neighbors in San Francisco, I believe in the profound impact of fresh, organic, nutritious food on people's lives. I have co-founded a French bread company, a farmer's market business, a strategic marketing firm, and now A Meal With Dignity. Our vision at AMWD is clear: No one should be hungry and homeless. Our mission is to address food insecurity by inspiring everyone to create and personally deliver fresh, nutritious meals to their neighbors experiencing homelessness. Food is more than sustenance—it's medicine, dignity, and hope. At AMWD, we adhere to the belief that everyone deserves nutritious, high-quality food. Our core values are rooted in providing the best of the best to those with the least. This means offering fresh, homemade, organic, and sustainable meals, prepared with love and delivered with kindness. In a world where more than half of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, food insecurity is a pressing issue. It's not enough to simply feed those in need; we must ensure they receive the highest quality ingredients, respecting their dignity and humanity. Joy D'Ovidio A Meal With Dignity  Co-Founder & Managing Director joy@amealwithdignity.org https://lnkd.in/gV2WAqgH