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These honey parsnips are both sweet and savory. This recipe is simple and delicious, even for those who don’t normally like parsnips! Roast along with carrots to add in another vegetable and/or some thyme for added seasoning. If you want …
So many of us are breathing a huge sigh of relief this week — not due to any particular partisan or electoral outcome, but because our nation’s Inauguration Day went off largely without incident. It’s hard to believe that the …
Inauguration Reflections and Martin Luther King Jr.’s Call-to-Action More >
Mi nombre completo es Isabel Martinez, todos me conocen como Isa. Ahorita soy empleada de Metro Family pero empecé como voluntaria hace como 5 años y me encantó, me gusta mucho trabajar para la comunidad. Vieron cómo hacía mi trabajo, …
Oregon Food Bank’s network of 21 Regional Food Banks, 1,400 food assistance sites and dozens of other partner organizations address the immediate need for food distribution while we also shape sustainable, long-term solutions to hunger. And we know that our …
A volunteer with Cubs Charities packs boxes of emergency food for families in need. (All photos by Kenneth Johnson for the Food Depository) “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Those words from the …
On MLK Day, Cubs and youth baseball players give back More >
In 2019, the Nairobi Summit on ICPD25 convened over 8,000 individuals in diverse sectors from 170 countries to affirm support for reproductive health and rights. Over 1,200 commitments were made by governments, organizations, and individuals alike to work towards “three …
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Jan. 19, 2021) – In 2020, Arkansas Foodbank distributed 40.4 million pounds of food across central and southern Arkansas, a 37% increase from 2019. The Foodbank attributes the sharp rise in distribution to the economic impact the …
Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Food Bank of the Rockies is redoubling our efforts to meet the increased need for food assistance in our communities. In 2020, we distributed over 100 million pounds of food which was a …
Uganda has one of the highest population growth rates in the world. Although the total fertility rate has declined from an average of 6.9 births per woman in 2000 to 5.4 births per woman in 2016 (2016 Uganda DHS), it …
Digital Health Pilot Project in Uganda Extends the Reach of Family Planning in the Community More >
Reaching Every Child in Mozambique with Lifesaving Vitamin A By Ruth Fertig, Multimedia Content Producer | January 19, 2021 Editor’s Note: This article was written before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Since COVID, we have delivered vitamin A supplementation with additional …
Reaching Every Child in Mozambique with Lifesaving Vitamin A More >
Today, Oregon Food Bank (OFB) honors and celebrates the life and legacy of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. for his contributions to America’s civil rights movement in the 1960s, in addition to the leaders who worked alongside him including Ella …
Manna Food Center invites everyone in our community and beyond to join our #makeaplate social media challenge. Throughout the day on Monday January 18th, we’re going to fill the social media sphere with a message of food justice and a link …
Monica Moss, chair of the Food Depository’s board of directors, pauses for a photo at a pop-up food distribution at the Trinity United Church of Christ in Washington Heights in May. Meet Monica Moss, a passionate food justice advocate who …
New board chair leads with a passion for social justice More >
Our Holiday Food & Fund Drive officially ends today, and we want to say THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for the outpouring of support we received! The holiday season is a hectic time – there’s a flurry …
Thank you for your Support of the Holiday Food & Fund Drive! More >
Hunger does not discriminate based on occupation, background, race, religion, political affiliation or any other demographic factor. As such, our mission is committed to embracing every member of our ‘ohana – no matter the circumstances. Like Dr. King and those who served …
OFS recently revolutionized its warehouse distribution process to more efficiently comply with COVID-19 requirements. The newly created protocols enhance OFS’s food safety and social distancing specifications when interacting with community food partners. READ MORE. . . Originally published by Operation …
We’re humbled to announce that our Give Hope, Share Joy campaign, which began on November 23, ended after an incredible outpouring of support from the community, who got involved in a variety of ways to ensure the success of the …
Feeding San Diego Raises Over Ten Million Meals Through Holiday Campaign More >
WELLINGTON, Fla. (CBS12) — It’s a new year, but there are still people in Palm Beach County struggling for work and food. On Tuesday, the Village of Wellington, along with Feeding South Florida, completed its 35th food distribution at the Wellington …
35 weeks and counting: Wellington food distribution to continue indefinitely More >
Need a mental health boost? We get it! A lot of things feel out of our control, but there are things you can do to feel engaged and connected to one another–while remaining safe! Here are five ways to make …
Last year taught us that anyone, at any time, in any circumstance, can face hunger. As many visit food pantries for the first time, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank remains committed to serving the needs of everyone who is hungry …
More than two decades of partnership continues with a donation of over 320 tons of food, the equivalent of over 533,300 meals. In response to the ongoing pandemic and recent wildfires, Tualatin-based Pacific Foods has delivered more than 320 tons …
Pacific Foods Donates More Than 35 Truckloads of Soup to Oregon Food Bank More >
the fabric of our society. We cannot allow this type of anti-democratic action in our communities. That’s why Oregon Food Bank joined more than 40 community organizations and local leaders to condemn violence and white nationalism — and call for renewed …
We are proud to partner with local San Diego resident and world-renowned surfer Rob Machado to take a big step toward sustainability at its volunteer training center. A new partnership with the pro athlete’s nonprofit, the Rob Machado Foundation, will …
Feeding San Diego partners with the Rob Machado Foundation on new sustainability initiative More >
07/Jan/21 / 14:40 Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare in Talks to Merge The organizations are exploring ways to more effectively serve Connecticut Bloomfield, Conn., and Wallingford, Conn., December 7, 2020 – Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare today announced that the …
07/Jan/21 / 14:26 Food Banks Add New Emergency Drive-Thru Distributions Across Connecticut Three additional sites to replicate Rentschler Field model Bloomfield, Conn., and Wallingford, Conn., January 7, 2021 – A month after announcing that Connecticut Food Bank and Foodshare are …
2020 was a year of historic challenge and hardship. It was also a year marked by unexpected glimmers of hope. Food pantry leaders across Cook County have seen it all from the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. For nearly …
In their words: Food pantry leaders reflect on 2020, hopes for year ahead More >
The Community Health Innovation Network (CHIN) is a three-year initiative implemented by Living Goods and Medic Mobile. CHIN is aimed at promoting creative solutions and designing and testing a pipeline of innovative ideas that integrate community health care with health facilities, while …
Using the Human-Centered Design Virtual Lab to rapidly test health interventions More >
Dave Lloyd, youth programs manager for the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank, adds food boxes and milk to a recipient’s car during the holiday food distribution at the West Perry High School in December. Central Pennsylvania Food Bank Receives $100,000 …
Food Bank Receives $100,000 Gift from Partnership for Better Health More >
The start of a new year is a great time to refresh and reflect, to set goals for the months to come. Looking back on 2020, we were able to accomplish so much because of our community’s support. We have …
What a difference a trailer makes. That’s what Bob Whalen says as he hauls a gleaming silver and white carriage to roadside encampments in Berkeley. Whalen is the food services manager at Dorothy Day House, our longtime partner agency. They …
Building Relationships in Berkeley through Mobile Pantry More >