The Greater Boston Food Bank’s Post

To help Americans have equal access to healthy food, we are working with a bipartisan group of leaders on the #WhiteHouseChallenge to End Hunger and Build Health Communities initiative. In our annual Report to Donors, learn more about how we identified and engaged cross-sector stakeholders, and also invited those who had lived experience with food insecurity to participate in the discussions. Read more in our Report to Donors: https://cdcf.link/FY2023

Approximately 1 of every 10 children will die before reaching 5 years old, a trend largely driven by hunger and malnutrition 🚨 In Haiti, escalating violence, gang warfare, and unrest have worsened food insecurity. In order to combat malnutrition, a collaboration between Partners In Health Canada and Zanmi Lasante deploys mobile food clinics staffed with medical professionals and community health workers. The program targets high-malnutrition communities in Hinche and St. Marc, areas served by Zanmi Lasante. View the document to learn about the progress. After read the full story: https://bit.ly/3sIuUo0

Today is the Intl Day for the Eradication of Poverty! There are many steps that Canada can take to reduce global inequality, one of which is to continue to fight for better child and maternal health 🩺 Here are a few ways to get there ⬇️

💬Don't miss the chance to make your voice heard! Take the new #Rare Barometer survey on the impact of rare conditions in everyday life... What challenges or barriers have you encountered in the areas of services, care, education, employment, community and independent living for yourself or a family member. This is an opportunity to influence change at a European and national level by helping to create a powerful advocacy tool. Past surveys have had up to 13000 respondents 💥📝 It's so important we get as many respondents living in Ireland as possible. Persons living with a rare condition in Ireland are coming up against significant challenges and barriers to adequate care and support. We need to highlight this and the #RareBarometer will be a powerful tool to help us advocate for action. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/dYH6NVww #RareBarometer #RareCommunity #AdvocacyTool EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe

Females affected by leprosy across the world face cultural barriers to getting the healthcare they need, putting them at huge risk of developing permanent disabilities. On Tuesday 30 January, we’re attending an event in Parliament - ‘Women, girls, and ending neglected diseases of poverty: Time to Unite, Act, and Eliminate’ - as part of World Neglected Tropical Disease Day to share the stories of women affected by leprosy and showing MPs what can be achieved when we commit to ending leprosy. You can help too! Will you join me, email your MP, and ask them to attend the event?  If you click the link below and enter your details our tool will create a message with the details of your local MP, which you can edit and send directly to them asking them to attend the event. #Worldneglectedtropicaldeseaseday #ntd #leprosy #advocacy

Hunger and food insecurity remain pressing issues, particularly in low-income communities where access to nutritious food is often limited. The challenge of ensuring everyone has enough to eat is multifaceted, involving economic, social, and logistical hurdles.  While the challenge of ending hunger and food insecurity is significant, it is not insurmountable. By embracing the principle that everyone can help someone, we can build a robust network of support that ensures all members of our community have access to nutritious food. Whether through direct action, advocacy, or innovation, every contribution brings us one step closer to a world without hunger.

According to Feeding America's 2024 Elevating Voices: Insights Report, 81% of neighbors facing hunger say that rising food costs are a leading cause of food insecurity. Despite signs of economic recovery, many families in our community continue to struggle. At the Food Bank, we are focused on driving policy changes, amplifying community voices, and ensuring that everyone has access to the nutritious food they need to thrive. Let’s work together to end hunger and promote dignity for all. Learn more about the report here: https://bit.ly/3XFHCiC

We're ONE WEEK away from #Budget2024 ❗ In the face of overlapping crises, Canada must continue championing the rights and well-being of children worldwide through #AChildrensBudget. We can #ReachEveryChild but we NEED renewed aid investments in health, nutrition and education! Keep an eye on our channels for more updates and if you're curious to learn more about our budget advocacy - check out this useful post 👇 https://lnkd.in/g-yBpVW7

#Advocacy is a powerful tool, but youth face unique challenges in making their voices heard. From limited resources to navigating complex policy landscapes, young advocates in the Kenya Malaria Youth Corps are determined to overcome barriers, inspire change, and push forward the fight against malaria. Despite the obstacles, we remain resilient, united, and committed to a malaria-free Kenya. #Tune in to our podcast as we highlight these challenges and share the stories of young leaders driving impactful change. #KenyaMalariaYouthCorp #YouthHealthandwellness #Awareness