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@FeedingAmerica

Nationwide hunger-relief charity helping more than 40 million Americans yearly including 12 million children and 7 million seniors.

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Joined October 2008

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    May 18

    Always the perfect gift! 🥣 👏 Maybe instead of hanging it up, you can join us in donating 19,000 cans of soup to in celebration of Ellen’s 19 seasons? Let us know , . 😉

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  2. Getting meals and groceries delivered makes life easier. But for those facing hunger, the extra fees can squeeze an already tight budget. That's why many food banks developed and expanded their own delivery programs. Read more:

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  3. In Atlanta, teenager Zach chose to use his special celebration to give back to his neighbors in need and raised 4,100 meals for ! Thank you, Zach, for helping your community and mazel tov on your Bar Mitzvah!

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  4. A smile, kind words and sharing home-cooked meals. Little moments of kindness make a difference. Whenever Thoupo is able, she shares meals made with food from the pantry with others. And she tries to arrive early at the pantry to lend a hand. "I just like to help out a little."

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  5. Amid tragedy, the network of food banks and our communities come together to help our neighbors in need. Please support as they work to help provide meals to those affected by this horrific act of racism and violence.

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  6. On the East side of Buffalo, this community fought to bring a grocery store for decades. Tops Friendly Markets opened in 2003 within a food desert. With the store closed, their hard work was erased and its impact will be felt until that single community grocery store reopens.

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  7. Going to the grocery store should not be a privilege based on race or class. Millions of people don't have access to affordable and nutritious food in their community. This is especially true in Black & brown communities that have felt the decades-long impact of systemic racism.

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  8. This weekend in Buffalo, 10 people were killed in a horrific act of racism and violence. This community is mourning the loss of neighbors, parents, grandparents, children, siblings and friends who were simply shopping for groceries. (A thread)

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  9. Mary is one of many seniors that face difficult decisions, like filling prescriptions or filling the fridge. In 2020, 1 in 15 seniors across the country faced food insecurity. And racial and economic inequality deepens senior hunger. Get the facts ➡️

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  10. From seeds to soul food 🌾 Thank you, Chef Ola, for sharing your joy for growing your own food and nurturing a passion for gardening in your community!

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  11. May is , making it a crucial time to break the stigma surrounding hunger & mental health. Hunger isn't just felt in your stomach—it impacts every aspect of your life. Learn more about the devastating effects of hunger:

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  12. Make-A-Wish helps kids facing illness bring their dream experiences, like meeting their favorite celebrity or visiting Disney World, to life. For Elaina, her wish was clear. She wanted to give back to kids in her community. What an inspiring act of generosity! 🌟

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  13. In Taiwan, Vera's family grew fruit, vegetables, rice & sugarcane – and gave it to their neighbors. Just as her parents were helping feed their community, Vera continues that work as manager of the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation's food distribution program.

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  14. As rising prices across the country squeeze the already tight budgets of our neighbors, food banks are also seeing an impact on their ability to help families put food on the table. Read more from

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  15. May 9

    For the second year in a row, 7th grader Sophia inspired her classmates into collective action. So far, they’ve raised over $16,000 for Thank you, Sophia, for reminding us that everyone can make a difference🧡

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  16. May 8

    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 , you can help give moms facing hunger the support they need to thrive:

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  17. May 7

    DYK: Volunteering can have life-long effects for kids and teenagers? Volunteering during adolescence has been linked to benefits such as increased self-esteem. Learn more, and discover other benefits of volunteering as a family on our blog:

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  18. May 6

    Hunger. Food insecurity. You may think these words mean the same thing. But these experiences—and how we talk about them—are different. Learn more about hunger and food insecurity and how you can help:

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  19. May 5

    Althea is a coordinator at a food pantry. She says her job is to let people know that “it’s OK to need help. It’s OK to ask” because “this is designed to help you.” If you need assistance, contact your local food bank:

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  20. May 4

    This is the first time *in 50 years* that hunger is being made a national priority. This is exactly the right time to double down on our work to end hunger. We are excited to partner with the White House on this conference to help achieve the goal of ending hunger by 2030.

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