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Did you know that the Helping Hands Solutions Team does street outreach to connect with unhoused individuals in the area? One of the tools staff use are Street Outreach bags that consist of non-food life essentials (hygiene products, etc.) and no-cook, high calorie foods to support the health of these individuals who live with food insecurity every day. Our supply of food for these Street Outreach bags is running low and you can help by purchasing something off our Amazon food wish list (and designating it for "outreach") or dropping off food like what is listed below to the warehouse (and informing staff it's for "outreach"): -Liquid IV packs -Meat sticks -Crackers -Nuts -Tuna, chicken, sardines, etc. -Granola bars See the Amazon wish list here: https://ow.ly/SwMt50SFFTe . You can email the Solutions Team directly at SolutionsAdmin@helpinghandsfoodbank.org #streetoutreach #unhoused #homelessness #community #helpinghands #helpinghandsfoodbank #hunger #health #foodbank

Your annual Thanksgiving Reminder 🦃 As we gather around tables filled with delicious food and cherished company, let's remember this fundamental truth: the joy of a shared meal extends beyond just eating together. Food is for everyone. Meal planning is for everyone. Meal preparation is for everyone. And cleanup is for everyone too! #Thanksgiving isn't just about the feast - it's about the collective effort that makes it possible. From planning the menu to washing the last dish, every piece of domestic labor, every individual task is an opportunity to contribute to our shared experience. Food is about #community. Let's honor that by treating meal preparation and cleanup as the communal acts they are. Many hands make light work, and equitable distribution of labor strengthens our bonds, reduces resentment, builds skills, and can even spread more joy. #SharedResponsibility #FairPlay #DivisionOfLabor #DomesticLabor

'Eating a healthy meal shouldn’t be a privilege but a human right!' 🤝 Scaramouche and The Stop have a longstanding relationship that centers around bringing people together through food. We both know that community is the secret sauce. Learn more about our partnership in our new blog: https://lnkd.in/e28seDg7

Drinking Tea can be a relaxing habit. I like trying different varieties of tea. Serving tea in an attractive pot and cup adds to the ambiance. I found a local Japanese Tea shop during my recent visit to #SanJuan, #PuertoRico. The best part is that the operator, Shammyr, is passionate about tea. She will ask how you want your cup of tea to help you today. Based on your answers, she mixes the loose tea to make a customized tea cup for you to enjoy. As a Gardner, I love the small patio they have created. It has gorgeous plants, tables, and chairs for sitting down and enjoying your surroundings. What is your favorite variety of tea? Do you ever make tea using loose leaves? Have you visited any family-owned tea shops? Please share your thoughts with me. Let's find a time to chat. Let's have a Zoom tea.☕. I will prepare an immune-boosting tea. You bring your favorite cup. Pick a good spot at your end: calendly.com/ginnyjolly #nonprofit #TreePlanting #MotherEarth #community #environment  #linkedin  #socialimpact #Trees #food  #jobtraining #Employment #purposedriven #happiness #PositiveImpact #LinkedinEvents #LinkedinCommunity #Networking #Business #PersonalGrowth #Monthly #Cooperation, #Collaboration #Socialmedia

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It is time again for Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a federal holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States of America (U.S.A.) and the second Monday in October in Canada. The U.S. and Canada have Thanksgiving to commemorate the harvest and prosperity. Turkey is a popular food enjoyed on the Thanksgiving holiday. While there have been some concerns about turkey products like Butterball, rest assured that Thanksgiving food is generally safe and enjoyable. Thanksgiving, beyond its traditional significance, also presents lucrative income opportunities. Three (3) ways you can make money during the Thanksgiving season are: 1 Offer Thanksgiving meal preparation and catering services 2 Give your products a Thanksgiving theme and have special sales during the holiday season. 3 Offer Thanksgiving cleaning services, as there will be many family gatherings and events. #turkey #thanksgiving #makemoney #recipe

Per my last post, here are a few example finds for gifting GOOD from the latest Healthy Anywhere app update earlier this week. Have you found any hidden gems for holiday gifting? #GiftGOOD #SupportLocal #ConsciousConsumerism

Open Letter to the Board of Directors of the following companies; 7 & i Holdings Macdonalds Corporation Procter & Gamble Nestle Campbell Soup Company Johnson & Johnson The each of you know, that the company that you oversee can reach to virtually every corner of the globe, effortlessly. Your products sustain the lives of over and upwards of over 2 billion people, from all walks of life. Many have jobs, families, careers and aspirations for something better, tomorrow. Some, have to make daily decisions to either forgo or drop that one bit for today, so that one can have just enough to fight another day tomorrow. Everybody, knows your brand. I can only ask that the each of you consider, to have every of your products, labelled with your brand, and an insignia, overpriced, alongside your existing products, priced normally. Because if the MANY choose to forgo a Starbucks today, SOME might just get to be fed, to be clothed, to be taken care of, to fight another day. If you only have the strategic leadership to give the MANY, a choice to reach out to SOME, then, EVERYONE, will respect your brand, more so than the each of you will ever know. Have a great week. #management #future Map of companies that reach virtually everyone > https://lnkd.in/gH65dkcK List of food banks around the globe > https://lnkd.in/gVfrkzfq https://lnkd.in/gTWpFcFJ A World Bank 2024 Report on trends associated with food security: https://lnkd.in/gKHmPCsb

Lately the negative media has been loud 📢, and I found myself pondering 🤔 … where are we are headed, as a community, as a Country. Then I found myself channel surfing 📺 last weekend and I saw something brilliant 💡, something I can learn from, let warm my heart 💛, be a part of and something I felt compelled to share. If you haven’t heard the name Shaun Christie-David 🙌 , Columbo Social or Plate it Forward, do yourself a favour and read on. Some stats on Plate it Forward (we are on Linkedin), ·   Provided $3.75+ million in wages 💲 to underrepresented community staff, who would have been on social benefits. ·   Donated over 555,000 meals 🥗. ·   Provided ongoing employment 💼 for 200+ individuals from marginalised backgrounds. ·   Employee retention 🔐 rate in 2023, 97%. ·   86% of the workforce is from culturally 🌍 and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds. ·   83% from supported 🤲 backgrounds. ·   56% Women ♀. Words from founder Shaun, “I’ve always seen the power of food as a connector, a way to bring people together with quality, dignity, and a sense of curiosity about how similar we all are. I believe food is the universallove language that can bridge cultures, foster understanding, and build communities. Plate It Forward was a way I could create a conduit for cultural exchange, respect, and genuine human connection. Growing up, watching my mom cook was a way I knew she cared. She no longer had an accent; she was someone people wanted to connect with through food. That sense of love and dignity in every meal is what I want to bring to our tables- at our restaurants and through every meal we donate.” “What sets us apart is our deep-seated belief in realising the potential of every individual we engage with whether it’s our dedicated staff or the guests who walk through our doors. We’re not just offering jobs; we’re providing pathways to brighter futures, fostering an environment where dreams can take flight. Every meal we serve is a step towards a more inclusive, compassionate world. This movement supersedes individuals and reflects the collective journey of ethnic and migrant communities.” Source https://lnkd.in/gQCtUjyB 🛑 Read the article https://lnkd.in/gNvTdnTW, catch the episode on https://lnkd.in/gaEKU8Si or better yet, go and have a meal at one of the restaurants! #inspiration #community #together #socialimpact #positive #culture #diversity

There is a little coffee shop, where two people arrive and approached the counter. “Five coffees please. Two for us and three hanging.” They paid, they took their two coffees and left. I asked the waiter. "What’s this about hanging coffees?" “Wait and you'll see." Some more people came in. Two girls asked for a coffee each, they paid & left. The following order was for seven coffees and it was made by three women - ‘three for them and four hanging coffees.’ I was left wondering...what is the meaning of the hanging coffees, they leave. Then, a man dressed in worn clothes, who looks like he might be homeless, arrives at the counter and asks sincerely... “Do you have a coffee hanging?" “Yes we do, sir.” They serve him a coffee.... I got my answer. People pay in advance for a coffee that will be served to whoever can't afford a hot drink. This tradition started in Naples. Amazingly, it has spread throughout the world’s cities and towns. It’s also possible to order not only "hanging coffees" but also a sandwich or a full low cost meal. Wouldn’t it be great if we could all start doing this in the cities and towns where we live? Small kindnesses like this can impact so many lives, in ways we could never imagine. Maybe we should all try it. #HangingCoffees #PayItForward #KindnessMatters #CommunitySupport #SpreadLove #RandomActsOfKindness #SmallActsBigImpact #HelpingHand #ShareTheWarmth #GlobalTradition #Kindness