Remove Accessibility Remove Hunger Remove National Remove Volunteer
article thumbnail

Force Multiplier Podcast Episode 1: Addressing Hidden Hunger in our Communities

Saleforce Nonprofit

With 45% of deaths from heart disease, stroke or diabetes being linked to poor diet, with families facing nutrition insecurities at the highest risk of chronic diseases, and all that further heightened by racial inequities in healthcare, this is a national security issue. Food insecurity. Nutrition insecurity. It’s a human rights issue.

Hunger 59
article thumbnail

Unlocking The Power Of A Donor Thank You: Feeding America’s Approach

Bloomerang

Manager, Direct Marketing Fundraising Services, long-time staff of the national nonprofit Feeding America , knows better. Feeding America’s mission is to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all. Founder John van Hengel developed the concept of food banking when he was a soup kitchen volunteer.

Feeds 82
professionals

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Days of Service – Let’s Evolve the Vision

VQ Strategies

Day, designated as a National Day of Service, I was interviewed by Meghan McCarty Carino for National Public Radio about how organizations have adjusted their MLK Day of Service plans given the pandemic. On the positive side, they are an effective device to raise the profile of volunteering in our communities.

Service 98
article thumbnail

10 Free Nonprofit iPhone Apps

Nonprofit Tech for Good

National Public Radio :: Download. The ultimate portable NPR experience for your iPhone or iPod Touch, the NPR News App allows you to follow local and national news and listen to your favorite NPR stations wherever you are and whenever you want to. Search 60,000 open volunteer opportunities to find the perfect one for you.

Free 229
article thumbnail

Our EveryAction Hero: Feeding Wisconsin

Everyaction

With over 750 affiliate agencies across the state of Wisconsin, Feeding Wisconsin is dedicated to eradicating hunger and improving their community. Our mission is to help our food banks as well as our partners and stakeholders fight hunger and improve health and strengthen communities. We’re a one issue organization.

article thumbnail

Upcoming Webinar May 28: Help Youth Find a Free Meal this Summer

Tech Soup

Libraries, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations can help fight youth hunger by sharing information about local free summer meal sites. Only one in six children who are eligible for the National School Lunch Program take advantage of the Summer Food Service Program. Come join us in the fight to end youth hunger!

Hunger 47
article thumbnail

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

Tech Soup

This means youth who had access to nutritious meals during the school year may be undernourished or hungry over the summer. The statistics on hunger in America are startling: 14.5% Unfortunately, only one in six youth who are eligible for the National School Lunch Program take advantage of the Summer Food Service Program.

Feeds 78