By celebrating the successes of other nonprofits, we can both empower the entire nonprofit community and unlock valuable lessons to enhance our own impact. The Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) is a beacon in the fight against hunger in Chicago. Since its founding in 1979, GCFD has been a pivotal force in distributing food to pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and other programs, addressing both immediate food needs and the root causes of food insecurity. Here's an overview of GCFD's key strategies and impact: - Innovative Partnerships: Collaborates with local farmers, grocery stores, and food manufacturers to rescue and distribute surplus food. - Community Programs: Operates mobile food pantries, soup kitchens, and nutrition education initiatives to reach those most in need. - Advocacy and Education: Advocates for policies to address hunger’s root causes and educates families on nutrition and food budgeting. - Workforce Development: Offers job training programs to help individuals gain skills in the foodservice industry. Now take a look at their incredible results: - Distributed over 80 million pounds of food in 2023, providing 66 million meals. - Improved health outcomes through partnerships with healthcare providers. - Helped many secure stable employment through job training programs. GCFD’s holistic approach is creating lasting change in the community. Let their success inspire innovative strategies in your nonprofit! #NonprofitLeadership #CommunityImpact #InspirationalStories #FoodSecurity #Chicago #OrganizedSynergy
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Let’s Talk About Hunger Beyond the Holidays Why do we often feel the call to feed the hungry only during Thanksgiving and Christmas? The truth is, hunger doesn’t take a holiday. People in our communities are in need every single day of the year. This holiday season, as you generously donate turkeys or volunteer your time, think about extending that same kindness into the rest of the year. Supporting organizations like Table to Table whose mission is to fight food insecurity year-round and reduce food waste, is a great way to make a lasting impact. Here are a few ideas to help: 🍎 Donate funds or surplus food throughout the year. 🤲 Volunteer regularly, not just during the holidays. 📢 Spread the word about organizations tackling hunger. Let’s come together not just during the festive season, but always, to help those less fortunate. Together, we can make a difference, one meal at a time. www.Tabletotable.org #EndHunger #YearRoundGiving #SupportLocal #TableToTable #MakeADifference #rescuingfood #reducingwaste #relievinghunger
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Did you know that in the United States, nearly 40% of the food sold at grocery stores goes to waste? In fact, an estimated 80 million tons of food gets thrown away each year. On top of that, an estimated 45 million Americans report experiencing food insecurity. Franklin, TN-based nonprofit, One Generation Away seeks to stop food waste—and more importantly, feed those who need it. The organization offers a mobile pantry—delivering boxes of food to those in need, no questions asked. The items One Generation Away offers are all perfectly viable and healthful, and typically include fresh produce and pantry staples like peanut butter, soups, cereal, and granola bars. Provisions Group team members recently gathered to help pack boxes as part of our Planting Seeds ethos. As symbolized by our wheat logo, when you help others, everyone can reap a harvest. We love to serve the community, to help everyone thrive. #NashilleCommunity #PlantingSeeds #CommunityService #NashvilleTech
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September is #HungerActionMonth — how is #TeamCVS working to support access to nutritious food in the communities we serve? 👇 🍎 Food insecurity is a widespread problem and continues to rise post-pandemic, according to the latest studies from nonprofit, Feeding America, but a unique approach is needed to meet the needs of different communities. 🥕 That's why CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation have granted nearly $1.5 million to nine community organizations across the country working to combat hunger, providing food insecurity solutions unique to respective communities. 🥪 Through this tailored approach, we're helping more people in our communities have access to nutritious food — so they can better focus on their overall health and well-being. https://lnkd.in/eFGWgumF
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September is #HungerActionMonth — how is #TeamCVS working to support access to nutritious food in the communities we serve? 👇 🍎 Food insecurity is a widespread problem and continues to rise post-pandemic, according to the latest studies from nonprofit, Feeding America, but a unique approach is needed to meet the needs of different communities. 🥕 That's why CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation have granted nearly $1.5 million to nine community organizations across the country working to combat hunger, providing food insecurity solutions unique to respective communities. 🥪 Through this tailored approach, we're helping more people in our communities have access to nutritious food — so they can better focus on their overall health and well-being. https://lnkd.in/egGavnMu
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September is #HungerActionMonth — how is #TeamCVS working to support access to nutritious food in the communities we serve? 👇 🍎 Food insecurity is a widespread problem and continues to rise post-pandemic, according to the latest studies from nonprofit, Feeding America, but a unique approach is needed to meet the needs of different communities. 🥕 That's why CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation have granted nearly $1.5 million to nine community organizations across the country working to combat hunger, providing food insecurity solutions unique to respective communities. 🥪 Through this tailored approach, we're helping more people in our communities have access to nutritious food — so they can better focus on their overall health and well-being. https://lnkd.in/eev82gVS
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September is #HungerActionMonth — how is #TeamCVS working to support access to nutritious food in the communities we serve? 👇 🍎 Food insecurity is a widespread problem and continues to rise post-pandemic, according to the latest studies from nonprofit, Feeding America, but a unique approach is needed to meet the needs of different communities. 🥕 That's why CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation have granted nearly $1.5 million to nine community organizations across the country working to combat hunger, providing food insecurity solutions unique to respective communities. 🥪 Through this tailored approach, we're helping more people in our communities have access to nutritious food — so they can better focus on their overall health and well-being. https://lnkd.in/giNSExSn
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CVS Health grants nearly $1.5 million this year to combat food insecurity
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September is #HungerActionMonth — how is #TeamCVS working to support access to nutritious food in the communities we serve? 👇 🍎 Food insecurity is a widespread problem and continues to rise post-pandemic, according to the latest studies from nonprofit, Feeding America, but a unique approach is needed to meet the needs of different communities. 🥕 That's why CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation have granted nearly $1.5 million to nine community organizations across the country working to combat hunger, providing food insecurity solutions unique to respective communities. 🥪 Through this tailored approach, we're helping more people in our communities have access to nutritious food — so they can better focus on their overall health and well-being. https://lnkd.in/eXrSvBQ4
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CVS Health grants nearly $1.5 million this year to combat food insecurity
