Kurt’s Corner (May Edition)
While we have accomplished so much together, our work is not done. The need remains great, and the opportunity to make an even greater impact lies ahead.
Advocate for Change 📢
Nearly 1 in 7 of our neighbors in the tristate area are facing hunger. This should NOT be acceptable, and the time for action is NOW! One seed can grow into a full harvest. And one voice can harvest change in the fight against hunger.
Host a Virtual Food Drive
Table of Contents Introduction The Impact of Virtual Food Drives on Freestore Foodbank and the Community How to Promote Your Virtual Food Drive for Freestore Foodbank Tips for Making Your Virtual Food Drive for Freestore Foodbank a Success The Benefits of Hosting a Virtual Food Drive for Freestore Foodbank [read]
Host A Food Drive
Canned Food Drive versus Virtual Food Drive, what's the difference? In the post pandemic world, many things have changed. While Canned Food Drives used to be the only option for donating food, in recent years virtual food drives have paved the way for new ways to give.
Upcoming Food Distributions
Accessing nutritious groceries is essential for maintaining a healthy home and ensuring your family has the energy to thrive every day. If you are currently facing food insecurity, we have made it easy for you to find our Upcoming Food Distributions in your area.
Bea Taylor Market
Freestore Foodbank offers a choice pantry, much like a regular grocery store, to those in need. This means that families struggling to find vital nutrition can select the items that fit the needs of their family, giving them one less thing to worry about.
School Pantries
School Pantries were designed to provide permanent on-site food assistance at local schools with high food insecurity rates. This newer method of addressing food insecurity for families places pantries on school grounds with the purpose of having year-round accessibility to meal prep items, student-friendly snacks, and health and hygiene items.
Power Pack
Each Friday during the school year, Freestore Foodbank sends packs of food, known as Power Packs, home with students to ensure they have something to eat on weekends. Each Power Pack contains over a dozen food items, which are shelf-stable and kid-friendly.
The persistence of hunger in America
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot of Feeding America recently sat down with the folks from CBS's Sunday Morning and talk about the challenges facing our neighbors impacted by food insecurity.
