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CALLING all community non-profit and service organizations who want to be a part of the food insecurity solution by bringing a fun, interactive, community-building food drive event to your community.  While we’re all still enjoying the dog days of summer, it’s the perfect time to think about ‘Fall Fundraising’. With higher food prices and increasing shortages affecting us all, Sharecrows.org offers a creative, grassroots solution to restock community food banks by turning scarecrows into Sharecrows.  What’s a Sharecrow? A Sharecrow is a scarecrow display with a bin for collecting non-perishable food items to help restock local food banks. As communities across North America face varying degrees of food bank shortages, this is the perfect event to replenish food bank supplies. Sharecrows.org has introduced a straightforward Fall Food Drive event designed for non-profit/service organizations to host in their communities. They’ve done all the heavy event planning lifting and made it super easy for your organization to roll out. Sharecrows.org presents a triple-win opportunity for your organization to become a "Hunger Hero" and contribute to alleviating food insecurities. A win for food banks facing critical shortages. A win for the community to engage in a fun and interactive scarecrow food drive tour, fostering creativity, community building, and supporting a good cause. A win for your organization, as the funds raised can benefit local food banks and other community programs. Residents and storefront owners who register for participation commit to crafting a scarecrow, displaying it from October 20 to 31, placing a bin for non-perishable food items, and having their address on a Sharecrows Tour Map for residents to take tours, with a supply of ‘treats’ for the scarecrows along the way. As Halloween and Thanksgiving draw near, it's an ideal time for this interactive and innovative Food Drive event. Visit www.Sharecrows.org to learn more about the event and how to become part of the Sharecrows.org community. Be a Hunger Hero in your community; be a part of the solution. Secure your spot now. *All early bird members will be grandfathered into special introductory rates. For more information contact: cheryl@sharecrows.org #sharecrows.org #FallFoodDrive #FoodInsecurities #FoodBankShortages #FoodBanks #FoodDrive

Hey foodies and community champions! Did you know you can play a vital role in fighting hunger? Help us spread the word to your favorite food spots about Second Helpings Atlanta's incredible program for donating surplus food! How You Can Make a Difference: ❤️ Love a local restaurant, cafe, or eatery? Let them know about the opportunity to donate surplus food to those in need. 📢 Share this post and encourage your friends to do the same. The more awareness, the bigger impact! 🤝 Connect us with businesses interested in making a positive contribution. Every link counts! Simply direct anyone interested to our website at SecondHelpingsAtlanta.org to learn more. Together, we can create a community where no one goes hungry, and every meal matters. Spread the love, spread the word! Have a favorite spot in mind? Tag them below and let's make it happen! #CommunityAction #SpreadTheWord #FightHungerTogether #DrivingOutHungerOneMileAtATime

Have You Considered Supporting a Non-Traditional Space Serving Thousands Each Month? At The StoreHouse, we’re not just another food bank. As Maryland’s first Black-run food bank, we are a non-traditional space dedicated to serving over 28,000 families in the greater DMV area, providing them with fresh, nutritious food in a dignified and loving environment. But our mission doesn’t stop there. We’re expanding our reach, building alliances with other nonprofits, and empowering communities across Maryland. To continue this vital work, we need YOUR help. We are seeking: • Sponsors: Partner with us to ensure we can continue providing fresh, healthy food to thousands each month. Your support will directly impact families in need and provide visibility for your brand in a cause that matters. • Volunteers: Join us on the frontlines of service. Whether it’s helping at our monthly distributions, supporting our events, or offering your professional skills, your time can make a difference. • Advocates: Spread the word about our mission. Your voice can help us reach new partners, secure vital resources, and grow our impact. If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to support a mission-driven organization that serves with love and dignity, consider joining The StoreHouse community. Email us at info@themeljohnson.org to book your spot to connect. Let’s work together to serve those who need it most! #CommunitySupport #NonProfit #FoodBank #VolunteersNeeded #SponsorshipOpportunity #Advocacy

As the Employee Campaign Chair for our United Way Winnipeg (UWW) campaign, I'm both humbled and inspired to be part of this important initiative. Yesterday, we kicked things off by welcoming the UWW team into our office for an incredible kickoff event—an eye-opening and thought-provoking session that highlighted the amazing work they are doing to address Winnipeg’s most critical issues. Hearing from the UWW representatives gave us insights into the challenges facing our community and the impactful ways that United Way supports the city we call home. Their message was a powerful reminder of how we can all come together to make a difference. ✨ Key Facts About United Way Winnipeg ✨ - Every 13 seconds, someone in Winnipeg connects with a UWW-supported program or agency. - UWW supports 125+ agencies, programs, and initiatives across Winnipeg (many reach communities province-wide!). - 100% of donations go back into the community, thanks to a provincial grant covering administration costs. - Alongside government, UWW is the only organization providing stable, multi-year funding to social service agencies—allowing them to focus on long-term solutions instead of fundraising. Over the next week (October 28 - November 1), we’ll dive even deeper into these topics through various speakers and events, learning more about the pressing issues our community faces and how we can help. 💪 Let’s join hands, raise awareness, and make a lasting impact. Together, we can support our community and make a difference! Bird Construction #UnitedWayWinnipeg #CommunityImpact #GivingBack

The most influential people for your restaurant are in your community! Consider your local band director: With an average of 125 students in the band, along with their families, friends, and neighbors, you're reaching a potential audience of 2,500 people. For example, when the band director promotes a dine-and-donate event at XYZ restaurant, these are the individuals likely to participate. Now, how do you tap into this network? It's not just about promoting your food, it's about meaningful connections. Imagine having a podcast where you feature interviews with the band director, the football coach, local charities, and other community figures. Suddenly, everyone connected to or passionate about these topics becomes interested in your restaurant for more than just the food! Don't forget to check out the Restaurant Marketing Secrets podcast for daily insights on attracting more frequent customers and doubling your sales! Link in Bio. - #RestaurantMarketing #SmallBusinessStrategy #CommunityInfluence #LocalNetworking #PodcastMarketing #InfluencerCollaboration #CommunityEngagement #BusinessConnections #RestaurantPromotion #LocalBusinessNetworking #SmallBizSuccess #MarketingStrategy #BusinessPodcast #CommunityOutreach #InfluentialLeaders #BusinessNetworking #LocalMarketing #BrandAwareness #RestaurantNetworking #MarketingMindset

For Austin Bicycle Meals collaboration plays a vital role in their mission. Working with well-aligned and passionate partners like Food Not Bombs and Our Shared Kitchen has been key to their success. Food Not Bombs helps prevent food waste while providing meals for those experiencing food insecurity, and Our Shared Kitchen crafts thousands of a amazingly diverse and healthy meals and desserts for our neighbors every month. These partnerships are more than just practical—they’re a testament to what we can achieve when we join forces with others who share our values and vision. Together, we’re not just feeding people; we’re building a stronger, more connected community. Partnerships make us stronger. If you believe in the power of collaboration, join us in our mission. Whether it’s by volunteering, donating, or partnering with us, your support helps amplify our impact. Together, we can continue to serve our community with compassion and care. 🚴♀️ Help us spread the word! Share this post to highlight the importance of collaboration and watch the full podcast episode on YouTube—link is in our profile or visit https://lnkd.in/gJvzMuWM for more info. Together, we can all help to #KeepAustinNeighborly #AustinHomeless #FeedTheHungry #LoveWins #BeTheChange #AustinTexas #AustinBicycleMeals #MealsOnWheels #AustinCyclists #CommunityService #HelpingHands #FeedTheHomeless #AustinCharity #BicycleOutreach #TexasKindness #CyclingForACause #NeighborhoodHeroes #FoodDistribution

Challenge: Take Your Team Out of the Kitchen 🍽️ Team-building doesn’t have to happen only inside the kitchen! Taking your team out for a bonding event can build a strong culture. Here are some ideas: Restaurant Tours: Visit other establishments to experience service as a guest and gather inspiration. Local Farm Visits: A farm trip lets your team learn where your ingredients come from. Volunteer Together: Give back by spending time with local charities—it’s rewarding and fosters camaraderie. Investing in your team outside of work makes the in-kitchen experience even better. Have you tried an out-of-the-box team-building event? #TeamBuilding #RestaurantCulture #ExecutiveChefTips #TeamGrowth #OutOfTheKitchen

How do you measure your impact? It’s a tall ask, but that’s exactly what Michael Gonda and the McDonald's U.S. System wanted to know. The answers they found, with help from Oxford Economics, are both inspiring and validating. Over the course of a year, McDonald’s U.S. System helped generate 1.2 million jobs and contributed more than $26 million in tuition assistance to crew working in franchised or company-owned restaurants. We know that opportunities like these – whether it’s a first job or a college degree – can open doors for years to come (I’m looking at you, the #1in8 Americans who have worked for McDonald’s!). And that's not all. In a year's time, McDonald's and its franchisees contributed $76 billion to U.S. GDP, spent more than $9.4 billion with American suppliers and, alongside customers, donated over $40 million to Ronald McDonald House Charities. These reports are filled with stories about how McDonald’s impact comes to life across the country in awe-inspiring ways, and demonstrate how we are feeding and fostering the communities we operate in. But don’t take my word for it – look at what it means when McDonald’s operates in your city, state and country:

Have I ever told you how much I can get stressed by my job? 😳  Hey, I’ve told you a hundred times how much I love it, and I do. Sometimes the sheer weight of knowing that thousands of vulnerable Victorians rely on you to get things done, can be hard. So… I figure I need your help. And it’s simple: 1.  Run a food drive at work! I have the resources to help.  2.  Going to the supermarket tonight? Double up on some (or all!) of your items and take them in to work.  3.  Got kids at school? Their own friends may be skipping meals. 1 in 4 Aussie families are. Ask your school community to help out.    4.  Got a minute? Read & share this post. Sharing is #Anglicaring (yup, I’m trademarking that 😜) #BetterTogether

This People's Plan for Nature, built by the People's Assembly (including hundreds of thousands of inputs on nature from people all around the country) stands as a powerful set of resources for Governments and policymakers current and future. Take note! The detailed recommendations give massive clues as to how best to design policy. They show what really matters to the public when it comes to making hard choices about biodiversity, food production, and land use. If you'd like to know how the process worked and meet some of the people involved, I recommend this podcast!