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Three Items Most Requested at Food Banks

For many neighbors, a fresh apple or glass of milk is not always available. One woman served by the Feeding America network even expressed that she hadn't had meat in...

By Megan Vincenti on
June 22, 2018

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Fatherhood and Gratitude: Scott Wolf Q&A

June 14, 2018

Q: Why is hunger a cause you invest time in fighting?A: The first time I heard the hunger statistics, namely the number of American children living with some form of...

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Little Kids Make a Big Impact

By Allison Weber on
May 29, 2018

Summer is just around the corner! The days are stretching longer, the sun is shining brighter and many kids are counting the days until school gets out. As you make...

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Six Ways Your Wedding Can Give Back

By Ash Slupski on
May 25, 2018

As summer approaches, so does the wedding season. It might feel like the parties, showers, and other activities are endless – and so is the money being spent. Well, it...

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Red Nose Day: Making a Difference for Kids

By Allison Weber on
May 18, 2018

“I had a student come up to me on Tuesday,” a teacher in Asheville, North Carolina recently shared. “He told me that he had been up all night because he...

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Three Ways the House Farm Bill Hurts the Families We Serve

By Robb Friedlander on
May 16, 2018

Recently, the House Agriculture Committee voted to advance the most consequential food policy bill in our country. H.R. 2 – The Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (the Farm Bill)...

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Camila Alves on Motherhood and Giving Back

By Megan Vincenti on
May 9, 2018

Camila Alves was born and raised in Brazil to a family of farmers. Her upbringing helped her form a strong connection to not only food, but also charity work. Now,...

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Supporting Single Mothers

By Colleen Callahan on
May 1, 2018

Through my time at Feeding America, I’ve interviewed hundreds of mothers struggling to provide for their children during difficult times. It’s been humbling to see mothers always putting their children...

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Growing a Healthier Community

By Colleen Callahan on
April 16, 2018

As a volunteer for the Luke 3:11 Share Center – a food pantry served by Northern Illinois Food Bank – Rachel Fahrenbach was excited about the prospect of hosting a...

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8 Habits for Reducing Waste in the Kitchen

By Beth Moncel, Budget Bytes on
April 12, 2018

Reducing food waste in the kitchen, like most things, is all about creating good habits. Food waste isn't just about tossing your leftovers or buying more than you can eat,...