Feeding America
@FeedingAmerica
Feeding America, a network of 200+ food banks, is on a mission to #EndHunger in communities nationwide. Join us! Donate. Volunteer. Advocate.
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We're taking some time today to lift up our partners at Publix, who have surpassed 100 million pounds of donated produce to Feeding America and our partner food banks nationwide.
The movement to #EndHunger takes all of us and we look forward to continuing to do #GoodTogether !
An estimated 6% of Asian Americans are food insecure. That's 1 in people who identify as Asian American.
To learn more about AAPI food insecurity and how you can help visit: bit.ly/49d4UkR
#AAPIHeritageMonth
Big shoutout to San Antonio Food Bank for their amazing work distributing over 4 million pounds of food, providing 3.3 million meals to our neighbors. 🎉
These photos showcase the impact of food banks in our communities. Get involved at your local food bank here: bit.ly/1ASBSlU
DYK food banks can provide pet food?
Recounting her experiences, Erica shares, 'I've gone for food distributions, and they're like, do you need dog food or cat food? And I'm like, oh, my God, you're kidding. Yes, I could use some dog food!”
#NationalPetWeek | San Antonio Food Bank
Jin remains steadfast in his belief in the strength of community. 'We can do stuff and be strong together,' he affirms, embodying the spirit that defines his community's response to food insecurity. #AAPIHeritageMonth
San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is part of Feeding America’s network food banks.
Shoutout to Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank for assembling over 19,000 pre-packed food bags this school year! This supported nearly 800 students through their BackPack program. 🎒
Learn more about how this program provides meals for students and how you can get involved: bit.ly/2OOs6fL
Hunger is a serious problem in America, and it affects more seniors than you may think. This May during Older Americans Month we'll highlight the effects of senior hunger and those involved to #EndHunger
Learn more about senior hunger & how you can help: bit.ly/36CvliJ
Today is the start of #AAPIHeritageMonth and throughout the month we will be highlighting our Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander neighbors, volunteers, staff members, and friends. 🧡
For more information on AAPI Hunger visit: bit.ly/49d4UkR
What an amazing effort by Second Harvest of Silicon Valley and their partners! 🍊 20,000 lbs of oranges were harvested to feed our neighbors.
Let’s keep up the great work in ending hunger together! Click here to find out how to get involved at your local food bank: bit.ly/2Q2QlcJ
“I was brought up to believe that you help people,” Esta Mitchell said.
Esta has volunteered at Atlanta Community Food Bank pantry at Brumby Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia for several years.
“Those people I give my heart to,” she said.
This #NationalVolunteerMonth we asked Adina Porter, Mason Gooding, Lorenza Izzo, and Ronen Rubinstein why they take time out of their busy schedules to volunteer in their communities.
What’s your reason for volunteering? Find out more: feedingamerica.org 🧡