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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Nationwide hunger-relief charity helping more than 40 million Americans yearly including 12 million children and 7 million seniors.
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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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The impact of a meal goes well beyond feeding our bodies–food can open endless possibilities for people to thrive. Everyone deserves to have a full life and with your help, together, we can end hunger.
Join Feeding America in the movement to end hunger at bit.ly/465Rc1N
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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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"No matter what happens in life, be good to people." -
These words ring true today with Taylor's surprise donation to Gleaners during her #TSTheErasTour stop in #Detroit! Thank you for making an impact & empowering kids and families with nutritious food!
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Rosa Macanela emigrated from Ecuador 20 years ago. Rosa and her family visit El Centro Hispano (a partner) for English lessons, immigration referrals, tutoring, and food assistance
“El Centro is there to support us in everything we need"
#ImmigrantHeritageMonth
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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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We’re rooting for and competing to win Feeding America a $100K donation in season 2 of the #Gamerhood Challenge!
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Replaying some of our favorite highlights from the premiere episode of the #Gamerhood Challenge season 2. Join us streaming live tonight at 7 p.m. EST on Twitch and YouTube for more fun and games. twitch.tv/statefarm
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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
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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Food waste in America is more than just food that spoils in your refrigerator. Food waste is a billion-pound problem that takes a serious toll on the environment.
Learn more about our food rescue efforts at: bit.ly/3YXvvfV
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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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Cindy Suhng helps break down barriers the Korean community face accessing food as manager of a senior living community in CA - partner of .
“The Asian American community is often afraid to ask for help. The food program has helped them so much."
#AAPIHeritageMonth #OAM
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Volunteering is just one of the many ways you can help support neighbors this summer. Volunteering is a rewarding & meaningful way to help our communities grow and thrive. 🧡
Find your local food bank and pledge to volunteer at bit.ly/38LHt3j
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Let's hear why people love to volunteer at Treasure Coast Food Bank. #FeedingTheTreasureCoast
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On #MemorialDay, we recognize that those that served our country need more than picnics & parades. They need support in facing hunger.
1 in 5 households we serve includes veterans or active U.S. military members.
Learn more at: bit.ly/3sdVbGQ
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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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“When we eat dinner, I don’t eat until they’ve finished, because I want to make sure the kids have enough.”
More than 22 million children depend on school breakfast and lunch programs. That makes summer difficult for some families.
Learn more and help at bit.ly/2AfqAl4
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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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As #debtceiling negotiations continue, we urge to reject proposals to further restrict #SNAP. Adding red tape & bureaucracy to SNAP, which already has work requirements, will only hurt people facing hunger.
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We’re wearing our Red Noses in support of & #RedNoseDay. Together, we’re building healthy futures for all children, one nose at a time.
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Elmaria, a disabled Air Force veteran with PTSD, was hesitant to drive to the food pantry, which works with , but a neighbor encouraged her to go.
“You can always find your way back home. Finding my way here, that was the challenge"
#MilitaryAppreciationMonth
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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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With summer right around the corner, we encourage you to join Team Feed, Feeding America's fundraising community! You can host a virtual food drive to help provide meals to families across the country.
Sign up today and join Team Feed by visiting: bit.ly/421XAnS
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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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Did you know that today is National Plant a Vegetable Garden Day? 🥕 🥦 🌶
A home garden is a great way to add more nutritious veggies to you and your family's plates. Get your kids involved in your home or community garden for a summertime activity.
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May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. Hunger and health are intricately linked. People living in food insecure homes experience challenges in accessing nutritious foods. A diet without nutritious food has detrimental effects on mental health.
Learn more at: bit.ly/3Ek8DQA
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When the St James Food Pantry, a partner, needed a Chinese translator Christina Sung jumped at the ability to give back.
“You can see in the expressions of the people that come to the pantry when I talk to them, ‘Oh, you understand me!'"
#AAPIHeritageMonth
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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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Families gathering around the dinner table & sharing a nourishing meal is what we're all about. We are here to help create these moments but can't do it alone.
Learn more about out programs that are helping families in need on #InternationalDayOfFamilies
bit.ly/3H2k68d
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Today we honor moms everywhere, especially the millions of moms facing hunger – moms who are resilient, strong and doing everything they can for their families.
This #MothersDay, you can help give moms facing hunger the support they need to thrive: bit.ly/3MkIkuE 🌸
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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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