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Did you know that 22.7% of New Brunswick families struggle to put food on the table? It's a staggering reality, but together, we can make a difference. At Greener Village, our mission is clear: to provide food, clothing, and opportunities for self-sufficiency to those in need. But we're not stopping there. We're excited to unveil our game-changing solution: the Perishable Food Rescue Centre. This revolutionary project will reclaim food and revolutionize food security in Atlantic Canada. By partnering with Food Banks Canada | Banques alimentaires Canada and Food Depot Alimentaire, we'll redistribute $4M in fresh food to over 70 food-focused charities across New Brunswick. Join us at the Food for Thought Luncheon to learn more about how you can be part of the solution. Purchase your tickets now on Eventbrite and let's create a brighter, more nourished future for all: https://lnkd.in/g9rmx3B3 #FoodForThought #FoodSecurity #FoodRescue #CommunityImpact

All my Canadian friends. Don't forget if your hungry later or just feeling generous to stop by your local A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. and get yourself a Teen Burger. Today $2 from every Teen Burger goes directly to MS Canada. You can also round up your purchase or just make a donation to this great cause. 🍔 MS is a neurological disease of the central nervous system that affects the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. 🍔 Over 90,000 Canadians live with MS—one of the highest rates in the world. 🍔 On average, 12 Canadians are diagnosed with MS every day. 🍔 Most people are diagnosed with MS between the ages of 20 and 49. 🍔 Women are 3X more likely to be diagnosed with MS. 🍔 MS is an unpredictable disease that causes different symptoms in different people. 🍔 Symptoms include numbness, tingling, loss of balance, coordination, and mobility, vision problems, impaired speech, extreme fatigue, bladder issues, and more… 🍔 The cause of MS is unknown and currently there is no cure, but researchers are learning more about the disease every day. 🍔 Every dollar raised through Burgers to Beat MS goes directly to our community, funding critical research and support programs. #BurgersToBeatMS #MS #MultipleSclerosis

According to the United Nations, one-third of the world’s food is wasted. In the US, food waste is 40%—enough to feed 2 billion people. Yet, a recent food mapping study concluded that 1 in 8 Pennsylvanians in our own communities struggle to secure nutritious food. To address local food waste and insecurity, Eat Share has been exploring innovative ways to redistribute food to members of our communities. From this endeavor, we have developed Food Forward Donations. Our Food Forward initiative welcomes local restaurants, caterers, farmers, grocery stores and others to donate their excess food, rather than waste it. So far in 2024, Food Forward donations have provided meals to 29 appreciative families. Donations have included leftover prepared foods from events—like sandwiches, chicken, collard greens, pulled pork, mac and cheese, baked beans, and cookies—as well as frozen hams, pot roasts, and fresh garden veggies. Contact us anytime and Eat Share volunteers will collect your donations, package them into meals, and deliver locally. Learn more at eatshare.org/foodforward #eatshare #northcentralpa #neighborshelpingneighbors #foodforwardncpa

It’s not right that people are going hungry in a country that produces enough to feed 40 million people and wastes 1/3 of the food it produces. As Michelle Blau puts it, "1/3 of Kiwis have less than $500 in savings, making many of us one school camp, winter sport, or flat tyre away from a food parcel." Food rescue is one of the most cost-effective ways to deliver food relief where it's needed. Now is the time for the Government to bridge the gap between what it relies on food rescue organisations to do and what it resources. Our sector needs sustainable funding to ensure quality surplus food gets where it belongs: Feeding the growing number of people who need it, not wasting in landfill.

If people can be brave enough to ask for a food parcel, I can be brave enough to speak on this… Every single one of the 50 charities we help each week is trying to do more with less at a time when the need for food aid is higher than ever. The announcement from Auckland City Mission - Te Tāpui Atawhai is the biggest in a trend of lots of foodbanks having to greatly reduce their services when more families are relying on them. Visionwest Community Trust pātaka kai is only open 6 hours a week now. There is a huge gap between what the government relies on us to do versus what the government actually resources. We are tired of trying to turn crumbs into meals. Our whole industry is appealing to the government for change. Sir Michael Jones and Maliena Jones’ charity Village Services Trust just highlighted this on 1NewsNZ as has Helen Robinson and Dave Letele. https://lnkd.in/g38eps-m 1/3 of Kiwis have less than $500 in savings, making many of us one school camp, winter sport, or flat tyre away from a food parcel. Thank you to all the generous people who step up to care for each other and fill this gap. You keep me going every day. #FoodRescue is the most economical way to get nutritious fresh food to whānau across the motu, and it is past time for the government to sustainably fund this sector, so we can be there for people when they need this lifeline. Aotearoa Food Rescue Alliance

Ok, let’s consider the results come from a Kiwibank-commissioned survey (n=1,046 nationally representative respondents) in New Zealand 18 years of age and over, conducted between the 24th to the 26th of May 2024 by Talbot Mills Research. It found: • 30% of Kiwi would not have enough money in their accounts to cover an unexpected bill of $500 without borrowing, selling something, or putting it on a credit card. • 39% of savers are managing to save $100 a month or less. • Almost two thirds of Kiwi (63%) are struggling to put money aside for saving with high cost of living cited as the main barrier (73%). • 37% of Kiwi say they don’t have money set aside to cover any unexpected expenses. • 34% of Kiwi say they feel like they are hit with an unexpected expense at least once a month. • 59% of Kiwi have a monthly budget in place. • 41% of Kiwi regularly put money aside while 38% put money aside from time to time. Anyone else worried by this data?

Our hope at Midwest Food Bank is to bridge the gap between prosperity and poverty in our communities. It's not about being a modern-day Robin Hood; it's about our vision in action. To operate, MFB needs three key components: Food, Funding, and Volunteers. The genius of our business model lies in how we address these needs effectively. Food waste is a significant issue in the U.S., with nearly 40% of the food supply going to waste. MFB steps in to rescue this excess food, preventing it from being discarded. Foundations, Corporations, and Individuals seek out charities like MFB to contribute to, receiving tax benefits while supporting a cause they care about. Volunteers bring diverse skills to our mission, from truck drivers to marketing professionals, all playing a crucial role in our operations. Midwest Food Bank offers solutions to each group involved. Financial contributors see an impressive ROI of $1 - $30, with every $1 contribution translating into over $30 worth of food distributed. Food manufacturers benefit from tax breaks and cost savings, while volunteers gain a rewarding experience by joining forces to support MFB's mission. Thanks to our founder's vision and our current CEO's leadership, thousands are served, and millions of pounds of food are rescued annually. Grateful to all our valued partners for contributing to the success of our mission! #Foodrescue #supplychain #volunteer #Midwestfoodbank #leadership #reducewaste #teamwork #donate

Here’s how to donate to a food bank near you this winter Times are tough right now amid the cost of living crisis. If you’re thinking about giving a little support to those less fortunate, here’s what you need to know

Bananas are a critical crop. For food security, and for the security of communities in at-risk regions.   ☑ They're a staple food for up to 400 million people... ☑ ...providing up to a quarter of their calorie intake ☑ At the same time, they are a year-round cash crop for smallholder producers... ☑ ...accounting for as much as three quarters of their income   Whatever bananas mean to you and your business, they mean just as much to the people in low-income, food-insecure countries who rely on them.   A donation to the Banana Action is a contribution to food and income security. Contact [email protected] to discuss yours.   #bananas #savebananas #foodsecurity #smallholderfarmers

National Food Bank Day. To create awareness about hunger by encouraging people to donate food to food banks. Food banks rely on food donations from people, businesses and farmers. By donating food you support local food banks and programs while reducing food waste. Food banks often need items such as peanut butter, canned soup, - fruit/ veg/ stew/ fish or canned beans, as well as rice and pasta. #DigitalHealthcare4D #DigitalHealthcare #4DHealthware #patientexperience #NationalFoodBankDay