Hunger

Dunkin’ Franchisees and Crew Members Celebrate 10 Years of Volunteering and Supporting Hunger Relief with $1 Million in Grants Funding Across the Country

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Food, Beverage, Fund Raising, Foundation, Retail, Philanthropy, Hunger, Human, Child, Multimedia, Work, Tourism

Twenty food banks across the country will receive $50,000 grants to support child hunger programming, including backpack, school pantry, and summer food programs, during the annual volunteer events.

Key Points: 
  • Twenty food banks across the country will receive $50,000 grants to support child hunger programming, including backpack, school pantry, and summer food programs, during the annual volunteer events.
  • This announcement follows a recent $550,000 grant to Feeding America which is currently being distributed to affiliated food banks.
  • Dozens of food banks will be celebrating their Feeding America grants throughout April at planned volunteer events.
  • Since 2015, the Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation has granted nearly $11 million to over 1,500 hunger relief organizations.

Good Inside & Out: GoodPop Partners with Good Deeds Day for National Day of Service

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GoodPop®, the leading maker of cleaned-up classic treats, continues its partnership with Good Deeds Day, the annual global movement encouraging good deeds. This year, GoodPop will again head up efforts in 15+ cities to further expand the movement across the United States.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- GoodPop® , the leading maker of cleaned-up classic treats, continues its partnership with Good Deeds Day , the annual global movement encouraging good deeds.
  • GoodPop, a certified B Corp, focuses on doing good through elements like sourcing, philanthropy, and nutrition education.
  • We can't think of a better partner to lead Good Deeds Day across the US and make the world brighter, one small act at a time"
    Good Deeds Day events in the U.S. include:
    Austin, Texas — GoodPop is bringing Good Deeds Day Fest to the Austin community!
  • RSVP here
    Austin, Texas — The Central Texas Food Bank will be hosting a canned food drive at GoodPop's Good Deeds Day Fest!

New Study Shows Consistent Use of Goode Health's Ultimate Superfood Blend Results In Significant Health Improvements

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Inflammation, Health, Metabolism, Nutrient, Hunger, University, Impact, Trial of the century, Cholesterol, Chocolate, Dietary supplement

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Goode Health, a leader in nutritional supplements, is excited to announce the results of its latest clinical study focused on its Ultimate Superfood Nutrition Blend. The results of the study, conducted at the University of Texas Arlington, show that Goode Health significantly improves key indicators of vascular health, inflammation, cholesterol level, and stress in as little as two weeks.

Key Points: 
  • And the results of this study show that Goode Health truly makes a difference in the health of those who use it consistently.
  • Consistent consumption of Goode Health's Ultimate Superfood Blend was shown to lead to improvements in vascular health, reductions in cholesterol, and reduced inflammation within a short time frame of just two weeks.
  • The Ultimate Superfood Blend by Goode Health stands out amidst the myriad of green shakes and smoothie supplements available on the market.
  • To learn more about Goode Health's Ultimate Superfood Blend and to place an order, visit www.goodehealth.com .

InstaBomb Announces Patent Pending Innovation and Partners with Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to Combat Hunger

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Instabomb announces the launch of its groundbreaking product, the Birria Bomb, now patent pending. In conjunction with this milestone, the woman-founded, mission-driven company forged a partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to support the fight against hunger in the local community.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Instabomb announces the launch of its groundbreaking product, the Birria Bomb, now patent pending.
  • In conjunction with this milestone, the woman-founded, mission-driven company forged a partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank to support the fight against hunger in the local community.
  • InstaBomb is a meal solution that empowers cooks to make delicious meals without hours of cooking or searching for hard-to-find ingredients.
  • InstaBomb comes in three completely different all-in-one perfectly formulated meal starters: Pot Roast, Curry, and the newest, Birria Bombs.

Eggo® and Jewel-Osco give time, waffles to fight food insecurity in Northern Illinois

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Northern Illinois Food Bank, Frozen food, Hunger, Partnership, SVP, Food, Jewel-Osco, Volunteering, Feeding America, Meal, Renewable energy

CHICAGO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Feeding America, 1 in 11 Illinoisians are facing hunger. That's why Eggo®, a Kellanova brand, and Jewel-Osco have teamed up to tackle the ongoing issue of hunger in Chicagoland, with Eggo® donating almost 180,000 Eggo® waffles to Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Key Points: 
  • That's why Eggo® , a Kellanova brand, and Jewel-Osco have teamed up to tackle the ongoing issue of hunger in Chicagoland, with Eggo® donating almost 180,000 Eggo® waffles to Northern Illinois Food Bank .
  • Northern Illinois Food Bank serves neighbors in 13 counties, providing tens of thousands of meals a day.
  • "Northern Illinois Food Bank is serving more neighbors than ever before.
  • Thanks to Kellanova's generous donation and ongoing partnership, neighbors facing hunger will continue to get the food they need to thrive," said Maeven Sipes, chief philanthropy officer at Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Feeding America Board of Directors Welcomes Three New Members

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Friday, April 5, 2024
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CHICAGO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeding America has announced three newly elected board members to its National Board of Directors .

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  • CHICAGO, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeding America has announced three newly elected board members to its National Board of Directors .
  • The excellence and insights of the Board will be enhanced if further with the addition of our three newest members."
  • The Feeding America Board of Directors is made up of a diverse group of individuals from both private corporations and non-profits.
  • The group helps to set and guide Feeding America's strategic direction to help fulfill the vision of an America where no one is hungry.

Strength in Numbers: Food Lion Feeds and Colleges Nourish Neighbors

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Food Lion, Hunger, Meal

Through Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion has helped to provide more than 1 billion meals to individuals and families since 2014 and has committed to donate 1.5 billion meals by 2025.

Key Points: 
  • Through Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion has helped to provide more than 1 billion meals to individuals and families since 2014 and has committed to donate 1.5 billion meals by 2025.
  • For more information on Food Lion Feeds’ commitment to ending hunger, visit foodlion.com/feeds .
  • *$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local partner food banks.

Rhythm Pharmaceuticals Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 1 Trial Evaluating RM-718, a Weekly MC4R-specific Agonist

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Monday, March 25, 2024
Human, Obesity, Hyperpigmentation, Hunger, Patient, Sigma receptor, Polyphagia, Safety, Pharmacokinetics, SAD, MC4R, Pharmaceutical industry

BOSTON, March 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rhythm Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (Nasdaq: RYTM), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming the lives of patients and their families living with rare neuroendocrine diseases, today announced that the first patients have been dosed in the Company’s Phase 1 clinical trial of RM-718, an investigational, weekly melanocortin-4 receptor (MC4R)-specific agonist designed to be MC1R-sparing and to potentially avoid hyperpigmentation.

Key Points: 
  • “We are excited to begin clinical development of RM-718, our next-generation MC4R agonist,” said David Meeker, M.D., Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rhythm.
  • In addition, RM-718 was designed to provide a weekly dosing regimen and to avoid hyperpigmentation.”
    This Phase 1 trial is a three-part study to evaluate safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics (PK).
  • Cohorts in Parts A and B are double-blind, placebo-controlled, and randomized 2:1.
  • Study participants will receive one weekly dose of either RM-718 or placebo in Part A, four weekly doses of either RM-718 or placebo in Part B, and four weekly doses of open-label RM-718 in Part C. RM-718 or placebo doses are administered weekly via subcutaneous injection.

BHP donates $500,000 to Saskatoon Food Bank & Learning Centre’s Plant Possibility Campaign to help meet growing need

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
BHP, Poverty, Hunger, Food, Ageing

SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BHP and the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre (SFBLC) are pleased to announce a $500,000 donation from BHP to SFBLC’s Plant Possibility Campaign.

Key Points: 
  • SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BHP and the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre (SFBLC) are pleased to announce a $500,000 donation from BHP to SFBLC’s Plant Possibility Campaign.
  • The donation will support a new food warehouse and learning campus, as the SFBLC expands to meet the city’s increasing need for safe, affordable and nutritious food.
  • BHP’s half a million-dollar investment will help the SFBLC to transform the model of service delivery in our community.
  • These contributions are driven by BHP’s fundamental belief that success is achieved through community partnerships that create lasting mutual benefit.

Skoll Foundation Announces the Winners of 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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The Skoll Foundation has announced the four organizations that will receive the 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation, which highlights leaders and organizations that advance transformational social change around the world.

Key Points: 
  • The Skoll Foundation has announced the four organizations that will receive the 2024 Skoll Award for Social Innovation, which highlights leaders and organizations that advance transformational social change around the world.
  • Every year, the Skoll Award for Social Innovation recognizes exemplary leaders and organizations creating a more sustainable, peaceful, and prosperous world.
  • The Awardees will be celebrated during the 21st Skoll World Forum at the 2024 Awards for Social Innovation Ceremony, taking place on Thursday, April 11, 4:30-6 p.m. BST at the New Theatre in Oxford, England and virtually.
  • “Global challenges are mounting at an increasing pace,” said Don Gips, CEO of the Skoll Foundation.