The Salvation Army Indiana Division’s Post

Food pantries and prepared meals are just two important ways The Salvation Army is helping your community. If you find yourself in need of a healthy meal or help with groceries, contact your local Salvation Army to find out all the ways they can help. #TheSalvationArmy #NationalSalvationArmyWeek

Job loss can quickly lead to food insecurity. Understand the impact and learn how you can take action to help those in need.

Did you know in only 2 hours, your team of 10 people can pack more than 4,000 meals for those in need? That's the power of getting involved! Make your mark by helping fight against hunger today. Tap the link 🔗 below to learn how to host a meal packing event in your area and make a difference with Meals of Hope. Your impact matters. Let's turn these numbers around, one meal at a time. Together, we can help reduce food insecurity and put a smile on the faces of those who need it most. https://lnkd.in/eKkwAXfD #hungerrelief #foodsecurity #communityimpact

I live in Arlington, Virginia. It’s a place that's rich in diversity, food, and greenery. It’s also affected by food insecurity, with more than 23,000 people (nearly 10% of the population) not having access to enough food for an active, healthy life. These are just some of the eye-opening facts released this week as part of Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap Study (https://lnkd.in/ep7JimvB) —an annual, comprehensive view of how food insecurity varies across the U.S. As the only national study to provide county-level estimates of food insecurity and food costs, this study is a powerful tool for all of us to use to better understand hunger in our communities. It shows that food insecurity exists in every county, parish and congressional district in this nation, but it isn’t experienced equally. Food insecurity levels vary across regions, influenced by factors like unemployment and poverty rates as well as policies and practices rooted in history that continue to hold people back today. I encourage you to learn about the impact of hunger in your community. Spark conversations around the systemic factors that drive food insecurity then join the movement to end hunger (https://lnkd.in/enR6y7VC). Help us create a future where we all have access to the food and resources we need to thrive. #EndHunger

Heartfelt: Worth of your day. Everyone must try this! Consider packing a few extra food packets (5-20) from home or any hotel during breakfast or dinner time. Start finding hunger people on road side's. You will find 100s of people: Few hungry mentally retired people, Few homeless people, Few hungry travelers, Few in the huts, Few children's.. Expect nothing in return, not even gratitude. Witness their smiles, and you'll find the true worth of your day. #fooddistribution #foodpackets #ngo

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!

Want to bake with purpose? Learn how Bucket of Bread’s kits are changing lives and fighting hunger. 🍞❤️ https://lnkd.in/g8qndynb #BakingWithPurpose #VeteranOwnedBusiness #CleanIngredients #bucketofbread

Did You Know each meal served during our #GivingbackFridays costs just  R14 per plate? As part of our external services, we focus extensively on food security. #GivingBackFridays is our weekly dedication to serving a hot, nutritious meal to those in need in our community. Currently, our #GivingBackFridays costs R7000 per week.  We serve about 500 people, which comes down to R14 per plate served. A little does go a long way, and although rising food prices continue to affect our budget, we work hard to stretch every rand by negotiating with grocery suppliers to get the lowest prices on food. How You Can Help: Your contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. Here's how you can help us continue serving our community: Donate Food: Our soup kitchen menu and food quantities for #givingbackfridays are available on request. DM or email us info@fridahartley.org Sponsor a #GivingBackFriday: Every rand donated goes directly towards purchasing food and supplies. A SARS section 18A certificate can be issued. Get involved, and let's work together to eliminate hunger in our communities. #GivingBackFridays #CommunityOutreach #foodsecurity https://lnkd.in/dmiT6vGa

To note, food insecurity also rose among households with children (in 2022, 17.3%; in 2023, 17.9%). As someone who’s worked on food assistance programs, and as someone who benefited from these programs in the past, these latest figures are both frustrating and remind us that we haven’t figured things out just yet. I think of all the staff tirelessly operating federal food assistance programs across the country, all the families, and children, who benefit or have yet to benefit from these programs, and all of the smart folks trying to develop solutions. To those fighting the good fight - keep going and keep getting creative about the food system. And to those who can, please support local food assistance organizations (donate AND volunteer your time). And to partners working on economic opportunities for families - keep innovating! https://lnkd.in/eYUmwuKF

Ensuring seniors and other vulnerable individuals receive meals, especially in emergencies, is critical. TRIO is here for you with frozen and shelf-stable meal options. To learn more about the options available to you and to submit a request. #SeniorMeals #EmergencyMeals #NaturalDisasters #TRIOEmergencyMeals