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Our tagline of “Fresh, Local Food For All” is more than just words: it’s the philosophy we embrace every day. We firmly believe that everyone who lives in North Carolina should have access to the healthy, nutritious, beautiful food that’s grown here. This year, we will contribute 850,000 pounds of local food to the emergency food system – that’s the equivalent of 700,000 meals! Just this week, we were able to deliver 28,640 pounds of nutrient-rich local produce to partner organizations across the Triangle, thanks to the support of our community! In partnership with multiple direct-service agencies, 716 boxes of North Carolina-grown produce and proteins are on their way to our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. We hope you’ll consider helping us grow our hunger relief work in 2024. Make fresh, local food a reality for all by donating today through the link below: https://lnkd.in/eFHVnH9Q . . . . . . . . . . . . #farmerfoodshare #farmerfoodsharecommunitypartner #farmerfoodsharecommunity #nonprofit #foodaccess #foodaccessibility #foodsecurity #durhamnc #trianglenc #hungerrelief #freshlocalfoodforall #localfood #fooddistribution #eatlocal #northcarolina #localfarms #food #sproutnewgrowth

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

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

How Midwest Food Bank and Our Partners Fight Food Waste Together 🌱🍽️ At Midwest Food Bank, a common question we hear is, "Why is all this food donated?" In 2023 alone, we distributed over $482 million worth of food. This is made possible through our strong partnerships with food producers, manufacturers, and distributors, who donate quality products that might otherwise go to waste. Together, we’re reducing food waste and feeding those in need. Learn More: https://bit.ly/4ej2weU

Nestlé's commitment to supporting Foodbank and addressing food insecurity is truly commendable. The development of the MAGGI Hearty One Pot Casserole as a custom product for Foodbank Australia is a significant step in providing nutritious and great-tasting meals to those in need, regardless of the available ingredients. This initiative has contributed to the donation of more than 4 million meals, averaging over 1.2 million meals every year, making a substantial impact on alleviating hunger. Our organization's ongoing commitment to donate a minimum of $2 million in products to Foodbank Australia over the next two months, with $500,000 provided each fortnight, further demonstrates the company's dedication to supporting communities facing #food #insecurity. The continuous efforts of Nestlé and its brands to develop unique partnerships and products for Foodbank, as well as the substantial donations made to address food insecurity, reflect our company's significant contribution to ending #worldhunger. These initiatives align with our core values and commitment to creating shared value, emphasizing the importance of #sustainable solutions and #collaborative efforts to combat food insecurity. Read more about our efforts below: ->https://lnkd.in/gRh2sFv6 ->https://lnkd.in/gqVGYbdv... ->https://lnkd.in/gTVtNFVs... ->https://lnkd.in/gKJEEwZu...

For many Indigenous families living on reserves, accessing fresh groceries means driving an average of 45 minutes to the nearest store, only to face limited options when they get there. This creates a barrier to accessing healthy, nutritious food. Fresh Routes is working to close this gap. With our Mobile Grocery Stores, we bring food right to the reserves, offering fresh, affordable food where it’s needed most. But to keep serving these communities and expand our reach, we urgently need a walk-in cooler. The cooler will allow us to store and transport more food safely and ensure that families on reserves don’t have to worry about the next time they can access fresh produce. With your help, we can keep this vital service going and break down barriers to food access. Please donate today to help us reach our $15,000 goal. Together, we can make a lasting impact!  https://bit.ly/4e7PNeP #SupportIndigenousCommunities #BreakDownBarriers #FoodAccessForAll #FundraisingForImpact #DonateNow #FreshRoutes

The Foodbank Hunger Report 2024 has been released today, it highlights the impact of food insecurity in Australia and the need for accessible food relief. The report reveals that 3.4 million Australians faced food insecurity in the past year, with food charities experiencing historically high demand.   After working with Foodbank for many years we realised that the food relief provided depended on what was available on any given day. To help those receiving food relief make a great-tasting, nutritious meal no matter what ingredients they received, we developed the first-ever custom product for Foodbank Australia: MAGGI Hearty One Pot Casserole.   Since its creation in 2021, we’ve donated more than 4 million meals – on average helping to make more than 1.2 million meals every year. Together with Foodbank we’re exploring the potential for more ways to support those affected by food insecurity. Learn more about the Foodbank Hunger Report 2024 at: https://lnkd.in/geVhxNGE

Next up in our circular SME series is The Felix Project - a food redistribution charity that rescues good quality, nutritious food from commercial food outlets and redistributes it to frontline charities and holiday food programmes across London. 🎥 Watch below to learn more about The Felix Project and how our support enabled them to expand their operations to food preparation - saving more food from going to waste and feeding more Londoners 👇 https://zurl.co/5xsn 💻 Learn more about the impact of our business transformation programme at our site: https://zurl.co/DxmF #circularsme #circulareconomy #circularity #circularbusiness #foodwaste Phil Gray

If you're considering donating food to Beyond Hunger, keep in mind our most-needed items! Foods like pinto beans, rice, peanut butter, and tomato paste are in particularly high-demand for our shelves. These items can be used in a variety of ways and often last longer than other foods. They also pair well with meats, dairy, and fresh produce that shoppers also receive! #GoBeyondHunger #donatefood #foodpantry #donate #advocate #volunteer #endhungernow

Reducing food waste, the forte of Second Harvest and Helping Hands (Ontario), is necessary. Thank you. Working together to increase local food production is an antidote to the food insecurity made worse by a weaker economy, lower dollar value, and more unemployment. Making the goal self-sufficiency in local food production will help by contributing the local value chain in multiple ways. Including helping people feel a greater sense of belonging. Equity is a function of opportunity. Those who want to grow food need access to land -- the opportunity to farm.