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North Texas Food Bank Receives $10.5 Million Gift from Perot Family

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The Perot donation will give immediate and lasting support to the fight against hunger. The gift provides $10 million that will be permanently invested in the NTFB’s Feeding North Texas Foundation.

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Try Eating for $4 a Day. Join The Hunger Challenge

Have Fun - Do Good

I didn't, until I read about the San Francisco Food Bank's Hunger Challenge. Last year, 6 food bloggers and recipe developers tried to eat 3 meals on $3 per day during the 2008 San Francisco Food Bank's Hunger Challenge. Hat tip to Tyson Foods Hunger Relief 's post Hunger Twitterers ).

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I'm Taking the Pledge Against Hunger, Won't You?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Foodbanks, soup kitchens, and many other nonprofits that address the hunger issue are being hit by a triple whammy. That's why I'm taking the pledge to end hunger because if we all do a little bit - it can go a long way. To become a Champion, all you need to do is: Sign the Hunger Pledge. Tags: hunger. And You can too!

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77 Quotes from VolunteerHub Clients

Volunteer Hub

We wouldn’t be able to make the impact we do without the help and support of volunteerism,” said Carla Fortenberry, Volunteer Manager, Loudoun Hunger Relief. We needed a way to capture more data, track volunteers accurately, and enhance experiences,” said Ellen Weaver, Volunteer Resources Manager, Central Texas Foodbank.

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7 Year-End Campaigns to Study for a Stellar Fundraising Season

Everyaction

Hunger Task Force. The Hunger Task Force includes end of year calls-to-action throughout their winter newsletter. Texas Watch. To encourage new donors, Texas Watch calls their sustainer program “Friends in the Fight.” Countdowns are a great way to instill a sense of urgency with your donor base.

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Higher Education Funding & Grant Resources

Bloomerang

The Emeril Lagasse Foundation provides grants related to nutrition and culinary education, life skills development, childhood hunger, and arts education. They prioritize initiatives that support nontraditional and innovative approaches designed to improve public education within Texas. Areas served: Houston/Texas.

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How To Use Information You Already Have To Personalize Constituent Experiences Online

NTEN

Aimy Wiley, Capital Area Food Bank of Texas. [Ed. I recently started coordinating the online development for the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas, a mid-sized food bank serving 21 counties in Central Texas. We recently sent out a thank-you email to thank our community for successes during Hunger Action Month in September.

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