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Check out this great blog post from our friends at North Texas Food Bank!

** Empowering Black-Owned Restaurants: Join the Black Restaurant Fund Initiative ** Access to capital is crucial for the growth and success of small businesses, especially for Black-owned establishments facing historic barriers to financing. That's why we're proud to support the Black Restaurant Fund, an initiative aimed at addressing the capital gaps that have hindered the growth of Black-owned restaurants and food service businesses. If you're a Black restaurant owner looking to take your business to the next level, we encourage you to learn more about the Black Restaurant Fund and apply for funding. Together, we can make a meaningful impact and support the growth of Black-owned businesses across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Learn more and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gxXnews6 #BlackRestaurantFund #CapitalInvestment #WealthCreation #EmpoweringCommunities #EconomicImpact #CommunityEmpowerment #SupportBlackBusiness #MakingADifference #CapitalAccess

Summer is here – which means sunshine, longer days to enjoy the outdoors, and time to catch up with family and friends. It can also be a time of incredible stress and uncertainty if you are struggling with food insecurity. In our June blog for the St. Louis Area Foodbank , I discuss added challenges faced by many families in our area during the summer months and how you can make a difference. Read the full blog at: https://lnkd.in/gVes8zSs. #MakeADifference #FoodInsecurity

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Summer is here – which means sunshine, longer days to enjoy the outdoors, and time to catch up with family and friends. It can also be a time of incredible stress and uncertainty if you are struggling with food insecurity. In our June blog, St. Louis Area Foodbank President & CEO, Meredith Knopp, discusses added challenges faced by many families in our area during the summer months and how you can make a difference. Read the full blog at: https://lnkd.in/gVes8zSs. #MakeADifference #FoodInsecurity

A mission-driven non-profit Reinvestment Fund whose research I picked up in the local Atlanta news this morning. This topic has been one I have researched and thought on extensively, dig around in my Featured section and it's there to be perused. My own small rural town doesn't have a grocery store. We do have a Wal-Mart, for what it's worth, but I'm not a fan of shopping there (we drive to another town to shop at Aldi and save half on our grocery bill, and are fortunate enough to be able to do so) and it still definitely isn't the cheapest option for a county that has some devastating levels of poverty. In a bit of cold comfort, we are having a Publix, a rather pricey option, built on the very edge of our county and it's still going to be super inconvenient for mountain dwellers like ourselves (and pricey, did I mention pricey?- I dislike being gouged by food prices). Food bank boxes are administered via church handouts in these parts also, which can be its own deterrent for many reasons to people who just want to feed their family without strings attached. Georgia has strict requirements for those who receive SNAP or food stamp benefits, including registering for work, taking any job offered (whether you want it/like it or not is not on the table), no voluntary quitting and no voluntary reduction of work hours below 30 per week. Food is a human right. This makes me absolutely crazy, that over and over again we can't manage to feed everyone while others have food rotting in their fridges; some eat out expensive meals routinely and throw away portions; we peddle insane, unscientific fad diets that waste time, money, resources, create unnecessary companies and entire industries to prey off people's ignorance about healthy eating; we don't support local farmers or provide infrastructure to get their products to the public; we vote against summer meal programs for children who depend on them to eat outside of the school year; we politicize food, and our most vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected by food deserts. Americans have a disordered relationship with food but there are lots of good ways to solve that problem, and one of them is research, data + acting on that data on a swift and meaningful timeline. #foodinsecurity #socialgood #dataforgood

"Thank you for believing in Food Bank of Iowa, our 700-partner network, and the Iowans we serve together. I am grateful for your steadfast support." -- Michelle Book

When the lunch bell rings, it's more than just a break for some kids, it's a chance for a nutritious meal they might not get at home No Kid Hungry works to ensure all kids get three meals a day, every day, no matter where they live. With the help of Albertsons Companies #NourishingNeighbors community and #OOrganics, we are celebrating the incredible progress that has been made toward getting nutritious meals to kids before and after the bell. Just last year alone, No Kid Hungry’s local partners helped serve more than 504 million healthy meals to kids and families. Since March 2020, No Kid Hungry grantees have reported serving more than 3 million meals. This is possible due to the incredible support of partners like Albertsons, Safeway, ACME, and Shaw’s. It takes more than food to end hunger. That’s why we are proud to be a Nourishing Neighbor and have partners like O Organics and Albertsons Companies who know the importance of raising awareness for childhood hunger and championing this important work together.

Can Small Food Businesses Spark San Francisco’s Revitalization? Join San Francisco Housing Development Corporation for a #FoodwiseTalk TONIGHT, Wednesday, February 28, at 5:30pm, presented by Foodwise at SHACK15 at SF San Francisco Ferry Building. Speakers include Pia Harris San Francisco Housing Development Corporation, Emiliana Puyana La Cocina - Nonprofit Kitchen Incubator , Nafy Flatley Teranga Foods, and Christine Farren Foodwise. As San Francisco, especially the downtown Financial District, struggles to fully recover from the pandemic, pop-ups and other innovative projects have sprung up to breathe life into vacancies. Food businesses are essential to this revitalization, contributing to San Francisco’s diversity, creativity, and vibrancy. But are we putting an undue burden on these small businesses to solve systemic problems? Join Foodwise & SFHDC for a conversation with local leaders about collaborative efforts to support small food businesses, and what we can all do to shape our city’s future together. Get tickets: foodwise.org/events #foodwisetalks #sfsmallbusiness

🌱 Fighting the Stigma Around Food Insecurity: Sara's Story of Resilience 🌱 Did you know that one in six Americans is affected by food insecurity? At HelloFresh, we are committed to changing this statistic and ensuring fresh food is available and accessible to anyone in need. That's why we created LimeAid, a program designed to help individuals and families experiencing hardship or lack of food security. LimeAid allows neighbors, friends, or family members to nominate loved ones in need for a chance to win six months of free HelloFresh meals. One inspiring recipient of the LimeAid program is Sara Ariss, a Wisconsin native who unexpectedly faced food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, Sara shared her story on GMA3 to discuss the stigma around food insecurity and how her own struggles inspired her to give back to her community. Despite the challenges she faced, Sara innovated the operations of local food pantries to better serve families like hers. Join us in applauding Sara's resilience and ongoing commitment to fighting food insecurity. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those in need. To read more about Sara's journey, click here: https://lnkd.in/gV9BpQMR #FoodInsecurity #LimeAid #CommunitySupport #HelloFreshImpact