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Million Meals Program Transforms into “Hoosier Hogs to Homes” INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The long-standing Million Meals program, a partnership between Feeding Indiana's Hungry and Indiana Pork, which has provided invaluable support to communities across Indiana by combating food insecurity, is undergoing an exciting transformation. Effective immediately, the initiative will be rebranded as Hoosier Hogs to Homes, signaling a renewed focus and expanded mission to put more ground pork in food pantries across the state. Since 2009, Indiana pig farmers have donated more than 1.6 million ground pork meals to Hoosiers through this partnership. But we don't want to stop there. “One of our We Care Principles, the standards that guide our pig farmers in their day-to-day operation, is to serve our community in meaningful ways,” said Jeanette Merritt, Indiana Pork's Director of Communication. "By transitioning to Hoosier Hogs to Homes, we’re continuing our commitment to providing ground pork to food pantries across the state.” “We are so thankful to Indiana's pig farmers for their generosity toward continuing this program. Protein is difficult for struggling families to afford, and the ground pork fulfills an important dietary component,” says Emily Weikert Bryant, Executive Director of Feeding Indiana's Hungry. Farmers, community members, and businesses are encouraged to join the Hoosier Hogs to Homes effort through monetary donations or donations of ground pork to your favorite food pantry. For more information on the program’s transformation and ways to get involved, please visit IndianaPork.org or contact Jeanette Merritt at jmerritt@inpork.org.

IT’S GRILL TO GIVE DAY!!🍔🌭 We’re cooking up some hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken for a few homeless and an assisted living home. …and once again, I’m pausing my vegan diet to partake in some juicy grilled turkey sausage. 😂😉😋 The best thing about Grill to Give is that you can join in the fun as well. Here’s how: 1. Grill 10 extra hamburgers or hot dogs. 2. Package them with chips, water, and a dessert. 3. Give them to someone in need of food. Your generosity can make a big difference in someone's day. If you choose to give, please remember to: - Exercise safety - Use the buddy system - Stay hydrated Let's spread the love and help our neighbors! Share your efforts with us using the hashtag #Grill2Give. Together, we can grill for a cause! 🌭🍔❤️ #Grill2Give #IndependenceDay #GiveBack #Community #4thofJuly 👍 Like and 🔄 Share to spread the word!

"Growing Up In A Pub And On A Farm, I Learned The Value Of Hard Work And Hearty Meals Early On. Food Wasn't Just Fuel For Us, It Was Our Way Of Communicating, Bonding, And Sometimes, Disagreements. With A Strong, Big-Boned Frame, I Dominated On The Field, Embracing That Identity, Because I Didn’t Know Any Better. #FarmLife #FamilyFirst #FitFarmer #FamilyTableTalks"

Farmers Markets are right around the corner, and we want to make sure you know about Healthy Bucks! This program boosts access to fresh fruits and veggies for SNAP recipients. Here's what you need to know: 🥦 For every $5 spent on eligible items with a SNAP EBT card, recipients will receive $15 in Healthy Bucks tokens! That's triple the purchasing power for nutritious foods! 💳💰 🍎 These tokens can be used to grab even more fresh produce, promoting healthier choices and supporting local farmers. 🌽🍇 👨👩👧👦 Remember, this program is exclusively for SNAP recipients, aimed at enhancing access to essential, healthy foods. 🌟 📍 These are the locations in the Greenville area 1) Travelers Rest Farmers Market 2) Downtown Farmers Market 3) FoodShare Greenville 4) Feed and Seed 5) Frosty Farmer #AmplifyingCommunityPower #AdvocatingforHealthEquity #AdvancingCommunityCollaboration

⏭️Don't be ashamed of collecting leftover food from restaurants for lovely dogs! You're not only reducing food waste but also spreading love and kindness to our furry friends who deserve it just as much as we do. Those precious pups wait eagerly for a treat, and your small act of kindness can light up their day. ⏭️Think about it - every morsel counts, every bite matters. What may seem insignificant to us can be a feast for them. So, next time you're at a restaurant and can't finish your meal, don't hesitate to ask for a takeout box. 💜Let's break the stigma around collecting leftovers and make it a movement. Let's show the world that compassion knows no bounds, and every small act counts. 💜Join the movement. Collect leftovers. Feed love. #DontBeAshamed #CollectLeftovers #FeedLove #ReduceFoodWaste #KindnessMatters #DogsDeserveLove #CompassionInAction #FoodForThought #SpreadTheLove #GoGreen #Sustainability #AnimalLoversUnite #DogLovers #LeftoverRevolution #BeTheChange

Food Not Bombs Jozie Collective As the economic, political and environmental crisis grow more urgent Food Not Bombs Jozie is often the place where people turn for vegan meals, groce... Read more- https://lnkd.in/gpV3WgwF

Buying and eating local food is better for your health and for the health of our community, but it’s not always as easy as a quick run to your nearest grocery store. Right now it’s easier than ever, as Western New York is at the height of our harvest season. Farmer’s markets abound with local food options, and it’s a great way to meet the farmers and producers and ask them how you can shop locally in the off-season. Eat Local WNY offers a number of resources on their website to help you track down local food. It also offers a local food pledge, created to help encourage WNYers to increase their consumption of local food by just 10% this year. To learn more about local food availability, access and benefits, to hear more stories from the local food community, or to take the Eat Local WNY Food Pledge, visit eatlocalwny.org.

Attention SNAP recipients! Did you know you can earn extra money by purchasing farm-fresh fruits and vegetables? If you're using SNAP in Massachusetts, you can get cash back when shopping at select farm stands and farmers' markets through the Healthy Incentive Program (HIP). No additional paperwork is needed—you’re automatically enrolled if you’re on SNAP. Watch this quick video to learn how to access FREE local produce at Cape Cod farms and markets. Stay updated on farm-fresh events and download the Local Farm + Food Guide by following Buy Fresh Buy Local Cape Cod!

My #1 strategy for quality food? Grow it yourself! Nobody cares more about your health than you do! 🥚🐇 At home, we raise chickens, rabbits, bees, geese, and soon cattle and pigs. But if you can’t grow your own, buy local and in-season. When you know your farmer and how they raise animals or grow food, you’re making better choices. Sourcing your food puts control in your hands! #FarmToTable #GrowYourOwnFood #QualityFoods #WholeFoods

The rocketing demand for free range chicken in the UK is magnificent. Another signal that we, as consumers, want meat that not only tastes better, but is produced with care for the animal and the environment. BUT, while most will have an expectation that every free range chicken is grown in the way Will does at Sutton Hoo, the reality is that his methods represent a tiny, tiny fraction of what we produce in the UK. Instead, it is almost all produced in large, static and temperature controlled sheds. While chickens on the edge of these sheds can go outside, the majority stay inside for much of their lives - rarely, if ever, seeing sunlight. Not what you thought? I cannot stress enough - this is not an indictment on the static shed chicken farmer. It would be mad to suggest that their method is on par with a battery cage in terms of its animal husbandry. It is, instead, a reflection of food labelling doing a magnificent jedi mind trick to pacify your guilt without needing to give you true visibility of how your food is produced. Critically, this is not solely the sin of the supermarkets. That is why Herd's chain is built on absolute transparency - not just of the farmer but of the methods they use to produce your food. Will’s chickens are incredible. Short of feed and water, there is no resource other than time that’s used to produce them. We’re going to bring you into every nook and cranny of his process so you can make your own mind up as to whether it meets your standards. My hope is that it will. Drop me a message if you want to come and see it for yourself. www.herdmarket.com #chicken #british #freerange #herd #food #transparency