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Feeding a Need: New App Helps Youth Find Free Summer Meals

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Millions of low-income students rely on free or low-cost school meals. The statistics on hunger in America are startling: 14.5% households experienced food insecurity in 2012, according to the most recent data available from the U.S. But when summer vacation starts, the school meals end. Food Insecurity in a Land of Plenty.

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Future of Social: Gen Z

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I think Adora Svitak, a 16 year-old education activist, whose 2012 Ted Talk, “ What Adults Can Learn from Kids , has almost 4 million views said it best when describing the impact that these “kids” will have and why we should pay attention to them: “New generations grow and develop and become better than the previous ones.

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I'll Comment for Food Donations, Ten Cents for Woman's Shelter, and Other Interesting Social Media Charity Trends

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

But hunger is a serious issue in America, especially in these difficult times. Gallaga cites a specific example of giving money to DonorsChoose.org, a company that connects students and teachers to people who would like to donate. Innovative Giving: Tyson Foods For Hunger Relief. Notice something strange about those tasks?

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The Future of Social: Gen Z

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I think Adora Svitak, a 16 year-old education activist, whose 2012 Ted Talk, “ What Adults Can Learn from Kids , has almost 4 million views said it best when describing the impact that these “kids” will have and why we should pay attention to them: “New generations grow and develop and become better than the previous ones.

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6 Fundraising Platforms That Have Disrupted Charitable Giving Forever

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

This includes some of the most basic student essentials. Companies like Panera Bread have made a major investment with Panera Care Cafes , restaurants designed to fight hunger in the communities they serve. Disrupting Fundraising Since: 2012. “[My first project] was literally for pens, pencils, crayons, glue and rulers.