Barro’s Pizza raised more than $415,000 for St. Mary’s Food Bank during the 11th Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight on Dec. 6. Barro’s Pizza raised more than $415,000 for St. Mary’s Food Bank during the 11th Doran Barro Holiday Hunger Fight on Dec. 6. “We can’t thank you customers enough for your loyalty and support…
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‘Hunger is Scary’ fundraiser to benefit Northern Virginia Food Rescue
Northern Virginia Food Rescue will hold its first annual fundraiser, “Hunger is Scary.” Northern Virginia Food Rescue will hold its first annual fundraiser, “Hunger is Scary.” The event is timed with Halloween and comes as the holiday season approaches, historically the most challenging time for those in need to put food on the table. Rising…
Broncos players volunteer to package goods at Food Bank of the Rockies
On Wednesday, nearly a dozen Broncos players worked with Food Bank of the Rockies to package refreshments and other goods. Source: Photos: Broncos players volunteer to package goods at Food Bank of the Rockies
Volunteers the heart of Food for Seniors
On the third Friday of each month, a Southwest Louisiana business or a group of Sulphur officials volunteer at the Sulphur Senior Center. “These volunteers commit to two-and-a-half hours once a year,” said Tommy Little. “Companies bring a team of five or six, load the food boxes and then serve the seniors who have qualified…
Nebraska priest’s corn crop helps feed 13,000 through Food Bank for the Heartland donation
Father Wayne Pavela of Columbus, Nebraska, has made it his mission to grow fresh food and feed families in need. This year’s 15,000-pound corn crop comes at a critical time. The food bank says the hunger crisis is at an all-time high. MAHA, Neb. — A man of the cloth in Columbus, Nebraska, has made…
Cargill donates $4.9M to Feeding America food banks
A leader in animal protein production announced Monday a donation of nearly $5 million aimed to help food banks struggling with increased food prices. A leader in animal protein production announced Monday a donation of nearly $5 million aimed to help food banks struggling with increased prices. Cargill donated $4.9 million to member food banks…
Treasure Coast Food Bank launches summer meal program for kids
The Treasure Coast Food Bank is gearing up for what could be their busiest summer yet. Their Summer Meals Program will launch Monday. The program offers healthy meals for kids who rely on school provided food during the school year. The CEO and President of the food bank Judith Cruz says this summer they are…
Nonprofit to distribute 1,000 food boxes to Bowling Green families
It will be hosted in partnership with the National Corvette Museum. Distributions begin at 8 a.m. Following the deadly tornadoes last month, Feed America First will be distributing food boxes in Bowling Green on Saturday morning to those in need. Some of the larger disaster relief organizations have left, leaving it up to smaller nonprofits…
Student-run grocery store takes good deeds as payment, helps tackle food insecurity
One high school is helping fight food insecurity with a student-run grocery store that uses paying it forward as capital. During a particularly difficult year for millions struggling to make ends meet and get food on the table, Linda Tutt High School in Sanger, Texas, partnered with a local nonprofit to ensure students and their…
As Shutdown Continues, Thousands Of Federal Workers Visit D.C.-Area Pop-Up Food Banks
The Capital Area Food Bank says it distributed more than 30,000 pounds of fresh produce on Saturday to federal workers impacted by the ongoing partial government shutdown. Source: As Shutdown Continues, Thousands Of Federal Workers Visit D.C.-Area Pop-Up Food Banks