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4 tips to address food insecurity at your individual levels! Your small actions, when combined, contribute to a resilient and nourished society. Together, let's advance the fight against hunger. Remember, small actions collectively make a significant impact. By engaging with your community and supporting initiatives that address food insecurity, you contribute to building a more resilient and nourished society. Visit our website at https://bit.ly/49FRGwQ to learn more about ways to get involved today.

I live in Arlington, Virginia. It’s a place that's rich in diversity, food, and greenery. It’s also affected by food insecurity, with more than 23,000 people (nearly 10% of the population) not having access to enough food for an active, healthy life. These are just some of the eye-opening facts released this week as part of Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap Study (https://lnkd.in/ep7JimvB) —an annual, comprehensive view of how food insecurity varies across the U.S. As the only national study to provide county-level estimates of food insecurity and food costs, this study is a powerful tool for all of us to use to better understand hunger in our communities. It shows that food insecurity exists in every county, parish and congressional district in this nation, but it isn’t experienced equally. Food insecurity levels vary across regions, influenced by factors like unemployment and poverty rates as well as policies and practices rooted in history that continue to hold people back today. I encourage you to learn about the impact of hunger in your community. Spark conversations around the systemic factors that drive food insecurity then join the movement to end hunger (https://lnkd.in/enR6y7VC). Help us create a future where we all have access to the food and resources we need to thrive. #EndHunger

How can you contribute to reducing hunger during #HungerActionMonth? One way is to volunteer with Food Bank of Wyoming or your local food pantry! Every action, big or small, takes us one step closer. Learn more about how you can make a difference at https://lnkd.in/gMn4EwHj.

Today is Hunger Action Day, a day of collective efforts to end food insecurity and make a greater impact. Check out this video to revisit our activities during last year's effort and learn more about what we're doing to combat hunger in 2023. Learn more about our Giving ERG here: https://lnkd.in/eQ-QuiuB #PerficientGives #MakeADifference #HungerActionMonth

🤝Let’s Make a Difference Together!🤝 Everyone deserves nutritious food to thrive, but the harsh reality is that 34 million people in the United States, including over 9 million children, face hunger. These disparities disproportionately affect communities of color. Did you know that 80% of Feeding America's partner food banks reported an increase in demand for food assistance in April compared to March? The need is real, and it’s ongoing. This September, Healthy Family Project is proud to team up with Feeding America to rally everyone around the cause of ending hunger. No matter your background or ZIP code, you can make a positive impact and ensure everyone has access to the food and resources they need to thrive. Every action counts, no matter how big or small. Together, we can bring about a future where no one in America goes to bed hungry. Let’s take action and create a brighter, hunger-free future for all!  #HungerActionMonth

🥫 Why not try a DIFFERENT APPROACH to food drives this year? One that will assist local food banks more effectively and also help your children: 1️⃣ Learn about the issue of hunger. 2️⃣ Acquire empathy for those who struggle with food insecurity. 3️⃣ Think about how they can continue to make a difference. Read more about making your food drive REALLY count: https://lnkd.in/g4Vs-exh

Did you know in only 2 hours, your team of 10 people can pack more than 4,000 meals for those in need? That's the power of getting involved! Make your mark by helping fight against hunger today. Tap the link 🔗 below to learn how to host a meal packing event in your area and make a difference with Meals of Hope. Your impact matters. Let's turn these numbers around, one meal at a time. Together, we can help reduce food insecurity and put a smile on the faces of those who need it most. https://lnkd.in/eKkwAXfD #hungerrelief #foodsecurity #communityimpact

Who is experiencing hunger? Food insecurity has become a part of the lived experience for far too many people in Central Florida. It’s not an individual problem, and there is no single cause. Hunger is touching all of us, and we can’t turn away from it. What is the solution? It is us — all of us. Together, we can take on the growing challenge of hunger and ensure everyone has access to the nourishment they need to thrive. $10 = 40 meals at https://lnkd.in/eFpS5Bah.

According to the latest report from Feeding America, 13.4% of Southeast Nebraskans are experiencing food insecurity. This staggering number means 64,510 neighbors—including 20,320 kids—may not know where their next meal will come from. This new data from the Map the Meal Gap 2024 study reveals a 34% increase in food insecurity in Southeast Nebraska from the year prior, highlighting the growing demand for food assistance and the importance of community support. For more information on food insecurity in Southeast Nebraska and other places, visit: https://lnkd.in/gWuwVMh