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@FeedingAmerica
Nationwide hunger-relief charity helping more than 40 million Americans yearly including 12 million children and 7 million seniors.
U.S.feedingamerica.orgJoined October 2008

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Care for Real is a food pantry in Chicago (partner w/ ) that serves a large LGBTQ+ community. “We’re providing a safe space & serving the queer community, which I’m a part of. It gives me a tremendous sense of pride.” said Gregory, the pantry's Executive Director.
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DYK that today is Fresh Vegetables Day? Better yet, tomorrow is Eat Your Vegetables Day! How do you plan to celebrate today, tomorrow, and the rest of National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month? 🥦🌶🥬🥕🥒
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Today is #FreshVeggiesDay. Our Healthy Harvest Farm in Brentwood is harvesting fresh veggies & fruit right now. Be a part of the harvest by volunteering at our farm. Sign up with your co-workers, family or community group today. We need your help! loom.ly/HQ-aPJg
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Sean has been coming to St. Ann’s Corner of Harm Reduction in the Bronx since 2016. They work with the to provide support & food assistance to the LGBTQ+ community “In the LGBTQ+ community, malnutrition is a reality. Food pantries provide meals when funds are low"
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“Food is essential in every organizing space" Mateo is Trans Justice & Leadership Program Manager at , an immigrant rights organization that supports the transgender communities of Queens and Brooklyn. They work with to provide food to their members.
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Free summer lunches are available in your community. You can find them at community centers, park districts, schools, & churches. Summer food service programs are free meals for kids & teens up to 18. Use these resources and visit bit.ly/41JgsHN for more information.
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June marks the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season. Feeding America has been working harder than ever to prepare for what Mother Nature may have in store this hurricane season. We're there before, during, and after a storm. Learn more by visiting: bit.ly/3MUPV6G
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During Immigrant Heritage Month and every month, we are dedicated to celebrating the contributions that immigrants have made - and continue to make - every day. Together, we can ensure everyone has access to the food and resources they need to thrive.
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Mary, a @2ndharvest donor, shared that she continues to carry the spirit of compassion, hoping to brighten the lives of others, just as hers was brightened all those years ago. #ImmigrantHeritageMonth
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For Nick & his partner Mark, it doesn’t matter who you are or what you do – everyone deserves to eat. They volunteer regularly at the Ocean Shores Senior Center, a partner. “Everyone is willing to help everyone else. It’s what we love to do; helping our neighbors.”
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Jovanna is a 61-year-old transgender woman from the Bronx. Working with the & their partners, Jovanna was able to find the resources she needs to thrive “Food security is a huge issue for transgender & gender-nonconforming people. We need more outreach & awareness”
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The birthday gift that keeps on giving! Great job and happy birthday, Grant! 🥳
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Give it up for our newest hunger fighter Grant! 👏 This little dude collected food donations for his birthday 🥳 and then came to Feed More with his mom Megan to drop them off. We're so appreciative of all the support we receive. 💚 #LiveMore #LoveMore #FeedMore
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Laura Choate is the director of the Church of the Open Arms food pantry in Oklahoma City, partner of . The pantry is a welcome place for the LGBTQ+ community to get food when needed. “People feel safe and comfortable coming to us. I’m glad we’ve created that environment."
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. support of the Equitable Food Access grants helps provide equitable access to nutritious food for under-resourced communities with high food insecurity rates. To date, Starbucks has invested $3.3M to Feeding America and 16 partner food banks.
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Find out how @Starbucks support of MFB’s Mobile Markets is helping more Marylanders move forward through access to nutritious food & services that help build pathways out of #hunger. #Starbucks bit.ly/421Wd8o
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During #Pride Month & all year long, Feeding America celebrates & elevates the voices of the LGBTQ+ leaders, volunteers, & neighbors who are part of the movement to end hunger -- ensuring everyone has access to the food and resources they need to thrive. 🏳️‍🌈 🧡
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These AAPI leaders are trailblazers in the field of food, politics, & agriculture in America. This month and all year long, Feeding America celebrates & elevates the voices of AAPI people who are part of the movement to end hunger. More about AAPI Hunger: bit.ly/3OBKnic
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Joseph is the Education & Outreach Coordinator and food pantry manager at Korean Community Services in Anaheim -- a partner. “The food pantry is a wonderful way to share hope with this community. We’re all different cultures, but what matters is that we are all united.”
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Eating produce that is in season is better for you, your wallet, and the environment. What is your favorite recipe to make with end of Spring/early Summer produce? 🥬 🌽
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Do you know what's in season in May? Learn more from our Nutrition Services Team at secondharvestnwnc.org/nutrition-reso
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“I’ve been so blessed in my life. That’s why I do this charity work.” Now retired, Flora volunteers at the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation, partner of “90% of my life is full of volunteer work. It keeps my life interesting, and makes me appreciate what I have even more.”
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1/9 veterans lived in food-insecure households & 1/4 active-duty service members were food insecure in 2020. Partnering with , Augie, a retired Sergeant First Class, provides food & housing to homeless veterans. “If they reach out, my hand is here" #ArmedForcesDay
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It's graduation season! 🎓 Congrats grads -- including those graduating from a Culinary Training Program! Culinary programs are offered by numerous partner food banks and provide kitchen skills & training to those wanting to enter the culinary world.
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Another group of talented individuals has graduated from our FoodWorks #CulinaryTrainingProgram. Congratulations to FoodWorks–Baltimore County Class #41! The opportunities are endless for these new professional chefs as they enter the culinary world. Best of luck, chefs!
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May is Older Americans Month. DYK that 1 in 15 seniors aged 60+ faced hunger in 2020? The groceries that Bertie receives from Monacan Indian Nation Food Bank (of ) help feed her grandchildren and their families. “Life is all about helping and taking care of each other"
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It all starts with an idea! 💡 Great work passing your 1,500 lbs. donation mark, Vihaan! Anyone can make a difference in their community. Donate Advocate Volunteer Start a food drive Learn how you can help by visiting: bit.ly/394BKbg
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Meet Vihaan, a local HS Sophomore who was inspired to use what nature gives us to give back to the community. He collects excess backyard produce in his neighborhood & donates it to @2ndharvest; recently he crossed the 1,500 lbs. donated mark! #OurCommunityCan
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