Northwest Harvest

Northwest Harvest Announces Partnership with Network of Giving

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Martedì, Marzo 19, 2024
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Northwest Harvest today announced a strategic partnership with the Network of Giving in Seattle, securing its position as the final pillar of the four non-profit beneficiaries in the market.

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  • Northwest Harvest today announced a strategic partnership with the Network of Giving in Seattle, securing its position as the final pillar of the four non-profit beneficiaries in the market.
  • Our partnership with the Network of Giving will benefit our community, its businesses, and residents.
  • We're excited to collaborate with the community to help advance the Network of Giving in the Seattle area.”
    “The Network of Giving is thrilled to assist Northwest Harvest,” stated David Saalfrank, Chief Evangelist of the Network of Giving.
  • Northwest Harvest and the Network of Giving enable a digital solution that puts neighbors first and unites them in working together to advance solutions that end hunger and its root causes.”

Sweetgreen Makes Its Pacific Northwest Debut in Seattle

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Martedì, Gennaio 16, 2024
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Washington marks the first state Sweetgreen has entered in the Pacific Northwest, a significant milestone amidst the brand's continued nationwide expansion.

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  • Washington marks the first state Sweetgreen has entered in the Pacific Northwest, a significant milestone amidst the brand's continued nationwide expansion.
  • A long-requested city for Sweetgreen, Seattle residents can expect to see two additional restaurants open this year – one in South Lake Union and another in Capitol Hill – following the opening of Sweetgreen Totem Lake.
  • "We're thrilled to bring Sweetgreen to Seattle and become a part of its incredible community.
  • This expansion is an opportunity for collaboration, sourcing locally and contributing to the unique essence of the Pacific Northwest," said Jonathan Neman, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sweetgreen.

The True Life Companies Announces Appointment of Industry Leader Michael Lorenz as Senior Vice President of National Properties

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Mercoledì, Ottobre 18, 2023
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The True Life Companies (TTLC), a national firm focused on creating attainable housing throughout the U.S., has announced the appointment of Michael Lorenz as Senior Vice President of National Properties.

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  • The True Life Companies (TTLC), a national firm focused on creating attainable housing throughout the U.S., has announced the appointment of Michael Lorenz as Senior Vice President of National Properties.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231018806463/en/
    Scott Clark, Chairman and CEO of The True Life Companies, stated that Michael Lorenz (pictured) is a proven leader and a respected teammate across multiple disciplines within the homebuilding industry.
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    “Michael is a proven leader and a respected teammate across multiple disciplines within the homebuilding industry,” stated Scott Clark , Chairman and CEO of The True Life Companies .
  • While Senior Vice President, Mr. Lorenz identified, targeted, and acquired more than 25 properties within three years.

New Partnership Set to Take on Critical Shortage of Volunteers at Washington State Food Banks

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Mercoledì, Settembre 6, 2023
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SEATTLE, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingering disruptions from the recent pandemic have resulted in a critical decline in volunteers at food banks throughout Washington state. The decrease in public involvement has challenged food distribution efforts at the exact moment when food insecurity across the state is growing, and more families and individuals are facing hunger.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lingering disruptions from the recent pandemic have resulted in a critical decline in volunteers at food banks throughout Washington state.
  • In response to this concerning decline in volunteerism, a unique partnership has formed with the goal of boosting the number of people volunteering at local food banks.
  • "While the need for food remains high, we are struggling to find volunteers to help distribute the food.
  • With their help, and the help of our communities around the state, we can end this volunteer shortage and work to end food insecurity."

Coordinated Care Expands Access to Healthy Food across Washington

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Mercoledì, Novembre 16, 2022
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TACOMA, Wash., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coordinated Care announced today it has provided over 4 million meals to Washington communities through its One Million Meals Campaign since 2020. The managed care organization (MCO) launched the campaign in response to the pandemic with a goal to provide 1 million meals across the state through volunteer efforts, funding agency partnerships, and an employee fundraising campaign to leverage matching dollars from the company.

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  • With the launch of Coordinated Care Harvest Bucks in July of 2021, Coordinated Care became the first and only MCO to offer this type of benefit for its Medicaid members.
  • Partnering with the Washington State Department of Health and Safeway grocery stores, Coordinated Care members can receive a voucher to buy fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables at any Safeway in Washington.
  • This focus on consistent access to healthy foods is a critical component Coordinated Care believes in as they care for the whole person, complementing essential provider visits.
  • Coordinated Care provides free and low-cost health insurance coverage to more than 280,000 Medicaid, foster care and marketplace members across Washington state, with more than 30,000 providers in-network.

EVERGREEN HOME LOANS RETURNS AS TITLE SPONSOR AND UNDERWRITER OF 25th ANNUAL KZOK "ROCK THE HARVEST" FOR NORTHWEST HARVEST

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Martedì, Ottobre 18, 2022
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Rock the Harvest, presented by Evergreen Home Loans, is a 12-hour radiothon and online auction to fundraise for Northwest Harvest and support its mission to feed individuals experiencing food insecurity across Washington.

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  • Rock the Harvest, presented by Evergreen Home Loans, is a 12-hour radiothon and online auction to fundraise for Northwest Harvest and support its mission to feed individuals experiencing food insecurity across Washington.
  • "Year after year, we're proud to be the title sponsor of this radiothon supporting the great work of Northwest Harvest," said Tamra Rieger, president of Evergreen Home Loans.
  • Being able to power this radiothon another year for Northwest Harvest and KZOK means a great deal to us."
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    Media Contact: Chris Guizlo, Fearey for Evergreen Home Loans, [email protected] or 206-343-1543.

Customers Can Help Food Lion Feeds Provide More than 1 Million Meals to Families in Need

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Martedì, Marzo 2, 2021
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For every bag of specially marked Food Lion oranges purchased from March 3 23, 2021, Food Lion Feeds will help provide five meals* to the local Feeding America member food bank.

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  • For every bag of specially marked Food Lion oranges purchased from March 3 23, 2021, Food Lion Feeds will help provide five meals* to the local Feeding America member food bank.
  • In 2020, the Food Lion Feeds Orange Bag campaign helped to provide one million meals to neighbors in need across Food Lions 10-state footprint.
  • Food Lion Feeds is about working together with our neighbors to support our neighbors in need, and the Food Lion Feeds orange bag campaign is a simple way to do that, said Jennifer Blanchard, director of community relations at Food Lion.
  • Since 2014, Food Lion Feeds has helped to provide more than 750 million meals to neighbors in need.

Official Statement from Washington State’s Leading Hunger Relief Agency Northwest Harvest

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Venerdì, Marzo 13, 2020
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Yet the disease does have disproportionately negative impacts on individuals and communities that struggle with hunger and poverty.

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  • Yet the disease does have disproportionately negative impacts on individuals and communities that struggle with hunger and poverty.
  • This is why Northwest Harvest is leading the effort to secure nutritious food in response to increased food insecurity throughout our state during this crisis.
  • Northwest Harvest is Washingtons leading hunger relief agency supporting a statewide network of 375 food banks, meal programs, and high-need schools.
  • Focused on improving equity in our food system, Northwest Harvest believes everyone in Washington should have consistent access to nutritious food that feeds the body, mind, and spirit.

Smithfield Foods Donates 33,000 Pounds of Protein to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma

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Martedì, Agosto 6, 2019
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. has donated more than 33,000 pounds of protein to The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma .

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  • OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smithfield Foods, Inc. has donated more than 33,000 pounds of protein to The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma .
  • Oklahoma consistently ranks among the hungriest states in the nation, and with this generous donation from Smithfield Foods, well continue to fight hunger and feed hope together, said Katie Fitzgerald, CEO of the Regional Food Bank.
  • We are proud to support the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma to provide quality, center-of-the-plate protein for nutritious meals to our neighbors in need.
  • The Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma is leading the fight against hunger in 53 counties in central and western Oklahoma and envisions a state where everyone, regardless of circumstance, has access to nutritious food.

'Tis the season of giving. This year, gifting a meal to feed a family in need is right at your fingertips.

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Giovedì, Novembre 15, 2018
Food bank, Food drive, Food and drink, Food security, Thanksgiving, Northwest Harvest, Culture

And with Thanksgiving fast-approaching, food banks that receive your donations can help even more families have a bountiful holiday.

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  • And with Thanksgiving fast-approaching, food banks that receive your donations can help even more families have a bountiful holiday.
  • We asked Holly Cavinder from the Food Bank of South Central Michigan how the digital food drive is helping feed people in her community.
  • She shared, "The items we are receiving are what our partners need most to distribute to those who are food insecure in our area.
  • Thank you for joining us by making a donation to your neighbors in need this giving season.