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A man holding a Thanksgiving turkey over his shoulder.

Can I donate a Thanksgiving turkey to a food bank?

A common question we hear around Thanksgiving is, “Where can I donate a turkey for Thanksgiving?” We are always thrilled to hear folks are interested in supporting their local food...
By Feeding America staff on
November 13, 2024
Food Donations
A woman holding a thanksgiving turkey.

How to donate food to a food bank this Thanksgiving

By Feeding America staff on
November 12, 2024
Families across the country will come together in the coming weeks to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. For many of us, Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without turkey and a table full...
Food Donations
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5 Things to do with Thanksgiving Leftovers

By Ash Slupski on
November 1, 2024
Planning a family gathering can be hard enough. The last thing we need to worry about is all the Thanksgiving leftovers. But, unfortunately, food waste during the holidays can be...
Food Donations Food Waste
Kaui holds a bin of produce.

How Feeding America works with farmers

By Paul Morello on
August 5, 2024
There are so many people working towards ending hunger every day – volunteers, food bank staff, food pantries, donors, and more – they all play a crucial role in ensuring...
Food Waste Food Donations
Jars of peanut butter lined up and cans of tuna stacked

5 tips for an effective food drive

By Abbie Wilson on
October 16, 2022
Food drives are an easy way to unite coworkers, students, and community members to make a difference for our neighbors facing hunger. Filling up a food drive box is a...
Food Donations
Volunteer wearing gloves and holding a box of donated produce

How food banks and food pantries get their food

By Paul Morello on
December 29, 2021
Food banks distribute a lot of food. Last year, the Feeding America network distributed more than [custom:reus_number_meals_served] meals. As we continue the fight against hunger in the United States, food banks will...
Food Donations
Ilka and NeKhaiia holding a frozen turkey.

Host a virtual food drive at your holiday gathering

By Ash Slupski on
December 8, 2021
The holidays may look different for some of us this year. However, as COVID variants continue to provide uncertainty this holiday, it may be time to introduce some new traditions...
Food Donations
Nick of Food Lifeline

Your guide to gleaning

By Ash Slupski on
October 13, 2021
Food banks work with local farmers to provide fresh, local produce to people facing hunger and rescue food that would otherwise go to waste. Sometimes, food banks go directly to...
Volunteer Food Donations Food Waste
Ray Lodge of Feeding San Diego donating surplus from his citrus farm

Your ultimate guide to decluttering and donating during spring cleaning

By Olivia Thoelke on
April 7, 2021
As the snow begins to melt and flowers bloom, you may be ready to refresh your home.  Spring cleaning the perfect chance to take stock of food you realized you...
Food Donations

The do's and don'ts of donating to food banks during COVID

By Paul Morello on
June 11, 2020
You may have seen the numbers: food banks are feeding nearly 60 percent more people during the COVID-19 pandemic than they were this time last year. Unfortunately, at the same...
Food Donations Coronavirus

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