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Meijer Extends Hunger Relief Campaign Through End of Year to Serve Communities

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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
Regions of the United States, Economy of Kentucky, Meijer, Midwestern United States, Retailing, Pantry, Food bank

Each Meijer Simply Give campaign replenishes the shelves of more than 250 food pantries in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Wisconsin.

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  • Each Meijer Simply Give campaign replenishes the shelves of more than 250 food pantries in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Wisconsin.
  • Each new campaign gives Meijer stores the opportunity to partner with a different local pantry in order to best serve their community.
  • The holiday campaign will start immediately following the end of the fall campaign and run for the remainder of the year to continue to provide relief to local food pantries throughout the holiday season.
  • For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com .Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.

Twelfth Annual Food From The Bar Los Angeles Campaign Raises A Record Of More Than Half A Million Dollars For Hungry Children

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Monday, August 24, 2020
Geography of California, Articles, California, Climate change, Famines, Food security, Urban agriculture, Los Angeles, Hunger, Food bank

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles legal community raised more than $600,000 for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank during this year's Food From The Bar Campaign.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Los Angeles legal community raised more than $600,000 for the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank during this year's Food From The Bar Campaign.
  • The Food Bank will be able to provide more than 2 million meals for those who are facing food insecurity throughout Los Angeles County.
  • "Even while working from home and social-distancing, we were thrilled to continue the Food from the Bar tradition and support the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank."
  • About Los Angeles Regional Food Bank:
    The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has been mobilizing resources to fight hunger in Los Angeles County since 1973.

Blindster Supports National COVID-19 Efforts with Over $60,000 in Donations to United Way

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Monday, August 24, 2020
Contract law, Product return, Loans, Mortgage loan, Warranty, Food bank, Economy

When the pandemic hit, small businesses and large corporations alike were faced with extreme uncertainty.

Key Points: 
  • When the pandemic hit, small businesses and large corporations alike were faced with extreme uncertainty.
  • We are a family-owned company that knows the impact of any level of support and how far just a little can go."
  • With every product sold on Blindster.com, $2 was donated directly to United Way to help fund critical services such as rent and mortgage assistance, donations to food pantries, shelter options and more.
  • All Blindster products are backed by a limited lifetime warranty and a 60-day satisfaction guarantee.

NAU Support Student Food Pantries

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Sunday, August 23, 2020
Food bank

Through this partnership, NAU is helping provide financial support for the Dallas College Food Pantries.

Key Points: 
  • Through this partnership, NAU is helping provide financial support for the Dallas College Food Pantries.
  • This sponsorship will ensure the continued operation of a critical resource for students with food insecurities that has been severely depleted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • I know first-hand the great benefits of institutional food pantries for colleges, students, and the communities they serve and we are excited to work with Dallas College in support of local food resources that will help students be successful in reaching their educational goals," said Dr. Lynn Moore, Associate Provost and Graduate Dean at NAU.
  • Today, NAU offers online doctoral, master's, bachelor's associate, diploma, and certificate programs, including programs in Health Care Management, Business, Accounting, Technology, Criminal Justice, and Strategic Security.

Iowa Food Banks Receive $50,000 from Amerigroup to Support Disaster Relief Response Efforts

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Friday, August 21, 2020
Family, Philanthropy, Consumer, Seniors, Other Philanthropy, Children, Foundation, Amerigroup, Famines, Food security, Food bank, IOWA, Food, Articles, United States

On behalf of all of us at Food Bank of Iowa, we want to thank Amerigroup for their generous support, said Michelle Book, President and CEO of Food Bank of Iowa.

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  • On behalf of all of us at Food Bank of Iowa, we want to thank Amerigroup for their generous support, said Michelle Book, President and CEO of Food Bank of Iowa.
  • The gift from Amerigroup will provide up to 50,000 meals to Iowa children, families and seniors facing food insecurity.
  • Before the derecho blew through eastern Iowa, 1 in 8 of our community members faced food insecurity, said Kim Guardado, Food Reservoir Director.
  • We are grateful for the support of partners like Amerigroup that allows us to ramp up our operations to meet the growing need for food.

London Food Bank, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region and Rogers Step Up to the Plate to help almost 25,000 Southwestern Ontarians

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Thursday, August 20, 2020
German Canadian, Food bank, Food security, Kitchener, Ontario, Regional Municipality of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Articles

On arrival in London and Kitchener, local Rogers employee volunteers are working with London Food Bank and The Food Bank of Waterloo Region to organize and continue stuffing thousands of food hampers for distribution to local food banks to help those who need it most.

Key Points: 
  • On arrival in London and Kitchener, local Rogers employee volunteers are working with London Food Bank and The Food Bank of Waterloo Region to organize and continue stuffing thousands of food hampers for distribution to local food banks to help those who need it most.
  • Southwestern Ontarians are part of our extended family at Rogers, and when our family needs help, its our responsibility to step up and pitch in, through food donations, volunteering, and more, said Philippe Oille, President of Southwestern Ontario Region, Rogers Communications.
  • As the country begins to reopen, the economic impact of the pandemic continues to be significant, affecting food insecurity and demand at food banks.
  • London Food Bank Jane Roy, London Food Bank, [email protected] , 519-659-4045
    The Food Bank of Waterloo Region - Jennifer Judges, [email protected] , 519-574-5489

LogistiCare Partners with Liberty Resources to Deliver 75 Tons of Food to Disabled Philadelphia Residents In Need

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Thursday, August 20, 2020
Food bank, Food, Pantry, Famines, Sustainable food system, Hunger in the United States

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Liberty Resources operated a small food pantry, serving approximately 50-70 households once a month.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Liberty Resources operated a small food pantry, serving approximately 50-70 households once a month.
  • Liberty Resources sought a solution, turning to the City of Philadelphia, the Share Food Program , Live Nation and LogistiCare to help get food into the hands of a greater number of those in need.
  • A list of food recipients and food packages are provided to LogistiCare by Liberty Resources and the Share Food Program.
  • LogistiCare then uses pre-existing resources with its local transportation partners to create routes and deliver food those who need it most.

St. John’s Community Food Sharing Association and Rogers Step Up to the Plate to help more than 9,300 Newfoundlanders

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Thursday, August 20, 2020
Articles, Brain, Food bank, Food security, Hunger, Food Banks Canada

On arrival in St. Johns, local Rogers employee volunteers are working with the St. Johns Community Food Sharing Association to organize and continue stuffing thousands of food hampers for distribution to local food banks to help those who need it most.

Key Points: 
  • On arrival in St. Johns, local Rogers employee volunteers are working with the St. Johns Community Food Sharing Association to organize and continue stuffing thousands of food hampers for distribution to local food banks to help those who need it most.
  • As the country begins to reopen, the economic impact of the pandemic continues to be significant, affecting food insecurity and demand at food banks.
  • Food Bank usage throughout Newfoundland and Labrador on a per capita basis continues to be among the highest in Canada, said Eg Walters, General Manager, St. Johns Community Food Sharing Association.
  • We at The Community Food Sharing Association would like to thank Rogers and the Jays Care Foundation for their support in our fight against hunger.

Bolthouse Farms Drives Mission with Action - Gives Back More than $4 Million in Donations to Employees, Local Communities and Nationally

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Thursday, August 20, 2020
Gleaners, Bakersfield, California, Food bank, Geography of California, California, States of the United States

Amid the global pandemic, the company has amplified its giving efforts donating more than $4 million in fresh carrots, beverages, dressings and monetary donations in the last year.

Key Points: 
  • Amid the global pandemic, the company has amplified its giving efforts donating more than $4 million in fresh carrots, beverages, dressings and monetary donations in the last year.
  • Product donations consisted of nearly 200,000 cases of juices, smoothies, protein shakes and dressings and more than two-and-a-half million pounds of fresh carrots and other produce.
  • The donation in Bakersfield was made to CAPK Food Bank which is one of 15 organizations within the Community Action Partnership of Kern.
  • Other local organizations supported with product donations included:
    Gleaners Community Food Bank (Bakersfield, Indiana, Golden Empire)

Save A Lot Launches Round Up at the Register Program to Support Feeding America

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Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Supermarket, Retail, Discount, Variety, Food, Beverage, Retailers, Retailing, Onex Corporation, Save-A-Lot, Feeding America, Grocery store, Food bank

Save A Lot , one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States, this week rolled out a Round Up at the Register program at nearly 580 stores nationwide in partnership with Feeding America.

Key Points: 
  • Save A Lot , one of the largest discount grocery chains in the United States, this week rolled out a Round Up at the Register program at nearly 580 stores nationwide in partnership with Feeding America.
  • The program will also help Save A Lot address the nationwide coin shortage in a meaningful way.
  • To-date in 2020, Save A Lot has donated nearly 1.6 million pounds of food to Feeding America member food banks across the country.
  • For more information about Save A Lot, the Round Up at the Register program or to find a participating store, please visit www.savealot.com .