Feeding America

In the latest episode of 'Food to Go', Erika Thiem, our Chief Supply Chain Officer, sits down with New Food Magazine's Editor Leah Hockley to discuss how Feeding America's nationwide network of food banks, food pantries and local meal programs are enabling better access to food for consumers across the US that are facing food insecurity. Erika also speaks about our Food Rescue Challenge, our upcoming Hunger Action Month, and how you can get involved in the movement to end hunger now. 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gyy-xg4A

"Orange" you glad it’s almost #HungerActionMonth? 🧡 With 1 in 7 people being food insecure, it is more important than ever to drive awareness and support our neighbors facing hunger! This Hunger Action Month, join Feeding America by taking action. One way to do that is to create and wear orange t-shirts and wear them to work, while you volunteer or just for fun. Visit our Bonfire account to learn more: ➡ https://lnkd.in/gu2dqrAx ⬅ A portion of the payment of the items created and purchased support Feeding America's mission.

Older adults often have low or fixed incomes, making it hard to juggle the high costs of food and other essentials like housing and medical bills. The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides seniors with healthy foods through monthly food boxes. Congress can help seniors facing hunger by increasing CSFP investments in the next farm bill! 🖊️ Tell lawmakers: Support and strengthen CSFP in next farm bill ➡️ https://bit.ly/46TnApm 🧡 Share this post to help fuel the movement to end hunger!

The future of philanthropy hinges on a fresh approach fueled by partnerships that are built on shared values, are non-traditional, and tell compelling stories. We're excited to have our CEO, Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, accompany leaders from Engage for Good, charity: water, and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America at #SXSW 2025 to discuss how we pave the path towards a more collaborative, values-aligned partnership model. Please vote for our session - “How Nonprofits are Innovating the Philanthropy Playbook” now before the August 18th deadline! 🧡 https://lnkd.in/eSrkPGDm #SXSW #SXSW2025 #nonprofit

Earlier this year, tax legislation passed in the House with broad bipartisan support. The bill included improvements to the Child Tax Credit—a proven tool to help millions more children and families thrive. The expanded Child Tax Credit would offer meaningful help to 16 million children in its first year, lifting as many as 400,000 kids above the poverty line! The Senate plans to vote TODAY on this bipartisan tax legislation. Feeding America urges the Senate to VOTE YES on H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act! ⏳

📢 There is one week left to apply to be our 2024-2025 Equity Research Fellow! Who should apply: early- to mid-career scholars with a terminal degree in their field  Time-Frame: Priority given to applications received by August 7th, start date in September 2024  Location: Remote, with optional working space in the Chicago office Apply today: https://lnkd.in/g5WEJxd9

Summer Fridays, days off, and family fun - that’s what summer is all about! But with 1 in 5 kids facing hunger, Feeding America is adding ‘supporting our neighbors’ to that list. This summer, you can support local programs like mobile meal sites and summer meals for kids by volunteering and hosting virtual food drives. 🧡 Rally your team and organize an employee giving campaign on Team Feed Corporate: bit.ly/3tVIrJc 💚 Check if your employer will match your donation: bit.ly/3Si7jTV When kids are fed, futures are nourished – join us today!

We are grateful for the support and generosity of our national partners. By investing in our mission, they help to expand and elevate the transformative work the Feeding America food bank network provides each day to alleviate hunger in communities across the country. Their support helps minimize food waste, and sustainably and equitably increases food security for people facing hunger. Learn how our partners, like North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM) and RTX, support us to drive lasting hunger relief in the U.S. and inspire others to join the movement to end hunger. #NAFEMFightingHunger Learn more: bit.ly/3WdF5f4

Last week, Feeding America attended the UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) conference as part of our Latino community engagement and outreach. UnidosUS is the largest Latino civil rights organization in the United States. Through their unique combination of research, advocacy, programs, and a national network of nearly 300 community-based affiliate organizations across the country, they simultaneously challenge the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos in the United States across a range of key issues including civil rights and racial equity, education, health, immigration, voting empowerment and more. 13 Feeding America partner food banks proudly attended to learn from, support, and uplift the mission of UnidosUS. #UnidosUS24 Learn more: unidosus.org

We had a thrilling weekend at Iowa Speedway earlier this month, where numerous leaders from partner food banks across the Midwest including Feeding America's own Chief Supply Chain Officer, Erika Thiem, came together at the Hy-Vee One Step 250 INDYCAR Race to support the movement to end hunger. Erika thanked Hy-Vee, Inc. and its suppliers and customers for funding 75 million of the company’s 100 Million Meals goal so far. And the retailer isn’t stopping until it crosses the finish line! Throughout the 2024 NTT INDYCAR season, Hy-Vee will continue to work with partner food banks to raise awareness about hunger through its register round-up across all Hy-Vee, Dollar Fresh Market, and Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh locations. #100MMeals Learn more about how you can help Hy-Vee’s campaign: bit.ly/3rKcmD1