Ritter Center’s Post

❤Can you spare a £ or two to support The Travelling Pantry?💚 We know times are tough right now and our pantry on wheels supports those in our rural communities who need extra help making ends meet. We want to help prevent as many people as possible from going to bed hungry or worrying about where their next meal will come from. We are currently supporting two villages: King Somborne and Stockbridge. Most of the rural villages have limited transport and have no local shop. We have had so many other villages requesting our help. They want to see the 'Travelling Pantry' visit their villages so that everyone can be supported and so do we, so we have launched this crowdfunder! Any donation you make, regardless of how small, will be doubled by our friends at VIVID Homes 😍 Your donations will help us to, not only support more villages, it will: -Provide a larger selection of Good quality fresh food -Support our growing members with essential pantry items -Help us develop a tea/coffee area for a 'social chat' and a Swap and Share Want to know more about this project and donate? Click the link below to read more, see how the pantry is helping people and donate today! Fundraising ends at the end of January 🙏 https://lnkd.in/e7i87qmP #andover #testvalley #Support #CommunitySupport #FoodDeprivation #FoodSupport #Pantry #TravellingPantry #CostOfLivingCrisis #CostOfLivingSupport

❤Can you spare a £ or two to support The Travelling Pantry?💚 We know times are tough right now and our pantry on wheels supports those in our rural communities who need extra help making ends meet. We want to help prevent as many people as possible from going to bed hungry or worrying about where their next meal will come from. We are currently supporting two villages: King Somborne and Stockbridge. Most of the rural villages have limited transport and have no local shop. We have had so many other villages requesting our help. They want to see the 'Travelling Pantry' visit their villages so that everyone can be supported and so do we, so we have launched this crowdfunder! Any donation you make, regardless of how small, will be doubled by our friends at VIVID Homes 😍 Your donations will help us to, not only support more villages, it will: -Provide a larger selection of Good quality fresh food -Support our growing members with essential pantry items -Help us develop a tea/coffee area for a 'social chat' and a Swap and Share Want to know more about this project and donate? Click the link below to read more, see how the pantry is helping people and donate today! Fundraising ends at the end of January 🙏 https://lnkd.in/eSzW7CKf #andover #testvalley #Support #CommunitySupport #FoodDeprivation #FoodSupport #Pantry #TravellingPantry #CostOfLivingCrisis #CostOfLivingSupport

Everything and anything always helps. How you can help info below 

Help us avoid a dry spell in our client pantry in 2024! We’ve been seeking companies, houses of worship, book clubs, etc. to join in our “12 Months of Caracole” donation drives to keep our client pantry stocked. Having access to proper hygiene and cleaning products is essential to maintaining health, but these items cannot be purchased with EBT cards/SNAP Benefits. With the majority of our clients living with less than $15K a year, we collect donations of the items to distribute to our clients in need. Participating is easy: 1) Pick an available month in 2024 to hold a donation drive. Visit caracole.org/collect to see what months are free! 2) Contact David White at dwhite@caracole.org or call (513) 619-1483 to confirm your organization’s participation. 3) Find out what items are most needed by visiting caracole.org/collect 4) Ask members of your organization to donate personal care and hygiene items during your designated month. 5) Get props from Caracole on social media for contributing! 6) Drop off your donations at our office in Northside, or make pick-up arrangements with us by calling David at (513) 619-1483. At Caracole, we are committed to preserving dignity for everyone we serve. As simple as it may sound, your donation of these items is an important contribution in making this happen. #DonationDrive #nonprofit #giveback #dogood #makeadifference

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday.  So many Charities require the generosity of others to keep their doors open. Charities always have wish list of items to improve or, like this weekend, for The Outreach Connection, replace a failed main display freezer. TOC is where I put my efforts because my wife and Daughter-in-law founded it in 2019, Opened the food pantry on March 1st 2020 (15 days pre-covid) – feeding just eight people that month.How things have changed; Today, over 1,000 people a month rely on the food TOC provides. Cold storage is a crucial part of the operation. Situations like a broken freezer happen to great small Charities everywhere, and that loss can significantly impact how much food TOC can provide to those in need. If you want to feel your money or efforts matter, look for a Small Charity near you to donate to or volunteer at. Every dollar and hour is always appreciated. If you want to know more about TOC look below. https://lnkd.in/eXRdczYB

Food insecurity should be top of mind for all people

Today is #GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to generosity and making a positive impact on our communities. Supporting your CANV and the NAPA Food Bank is a fantastic way to contribute. Here are some ways you can help: Monetary Donations: Financial contributions allow the Napa Food Bank to purchase the specific items we need and cover operational costs. Every dollar counts! Donate Non-Perishable Food: Consider giving canned goods, rice, pasta, and other non-perishable items. Organize a Food Drive: Rally your neighborhood, workplace, or school to collect food items. Volunteer Your Time: CANV and the Food Bank rely heavily on volunteers to sort, pack, and distribute food. Spread the Word: Use your social media platforms to raise awareness about Giving Tuesday. Share this post! Host a Fundraiser: Organize an event, like a bake sale, charity run, or online auction, with the proceeds going to CANV Shop Responsibly: When you go grocery shopping, consider purchasing a few extra items to donate to the food bank. Remember, your contributions, no matter how big or small, can make a significant difference in the lives of those facing food insecurity. Let's come together to support our neighbors throughout our community on this Giving Tuesday! #GiveBack #EndHunger #CommunityStrong #TogetherWeCan #FoodBankHeroes #communityactionofnapavalley #CANV #communityactionworks #napa #CommunityAction #napacounty #napavalley #CANVcares #givingtuesday #november28

Hello LinkedIn! We are thrilled to join this platform to share our vision and passion for making a positive impact. Welcome to the official LinkedIn page of reDONATE.uk®, your trusted charity clothes collection service! 👚 About Us: At reDONATE.uk, we are driven by a simple yet powerful mission: to transform the way we think about and handle unwanted clothing. Indeed, we believe in a world where every garment gets a second chance at life, reducing waste and supporting communities in need. Consequently, through our convenient and free clothing collection service, we make it easy for you to clear out your wardrobes while making a positive impact. 🤝 Join Our Journey: We invite you to be a part of our journey to create a more compassionate and sustainable world. Follow our page to stay updated on our initiatives, success stories, and opportunities to get involved. Together, we can inspire positive change and leave a lasting legacy of kindness. 🙌 Let's Connect: We are excited to connect with individuals and organisations who share our vision of a better world. Feel free to reach out, share your thoughts, and join the conversation. Together, we can amplify the impact of our collective efforts. #Redonate #Charity #ClothingDonation #GiveBack #Sustainability #CommunityImpact

Donating is a powerful way to #TakeAction this Hunger Action Month. Every dollar donated helps put food on the tables of our hungry neighbors. Not only that, but your generosity provides nutritionally balanced meals essential to health outcomes. Whether you give once or choose to donate monthly, your support makes a difference. Learn more about donations to MOFC at mofc.org/action. #HungerActionMonth #HungerActionDay

It's interesting that when you buy something on Bestbuy.com, the company solicits you to donate to St Jude Children's Research Hospital at check-out. They even suggest different price points. What is the connection to BestBuy? I get it when Petsmarts asks you to donate to a pet shelter at check-out. I get it when McDo lets you drop the change you get back in a donation box. But what is the link here? Why do they place the burden on consumers? They don't offer a matching program ("we'll match every $$ donated up to ..."), so it's all about getting $$ donations out of their consumers without any effort or contribution of their own. Is there a positive rub-off on BB or the creation of a positive brand association for BB (BB supports St Jude)? Maybe for inattentive shoppers, but I doubt it. To me, it is more comparable to Oprah and The Rock asking for donations to support Hawaii without committing any of their assets. Or a clerk asking for a tip even though no service was provided. Maybe I am too critical here, but this feels like green-washing, or virtue-signaling, or whatever you want to call it, to me. What do you think?