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"Remember -- your love for bacon can make a big difference!" Funny, but true. There is a serious side to this too. The Walworth County Food and Diaper Bank is a great organization, and symbolic of many which are responding to food insecurity in our communities. In our particular case our Bank serves, at some point during the year, about 5 percent of our county's population - distributing $5M of food across 16,000+ guest encounters. All of this is made possible by roughly 120 volunteers whose work seems never ending. Those we serve are primarily referred to as ALICE (asset-limited, income-constrained, and employed). In other words, neighbors in situations where one car repair, medical bill, or unexpected expense can force a difficult decision about food. A full 40 percent of those we serve in a year come only once. 70 percent receive food from us four times or less in a year. In our county, and probably yours too, up to 35 percent of our residents fall into the ALICE classification. Those are really staggering numbers when you think about them. And food for thought as well (sorry). If all those numbers seem daunting, come and celebrate some bacon with us! 😁 #foodinsecurity #foodbank #neighborshelpingneighbors

Here's a teaser for our cooking show over at Coronado Prime Meats. You can see our show on www.bigrobscharity.com #bigrobscharity #cookingshow

Donuts and life buoys: they are both round and both have a hole in the center. What else do they have in common? Trust us, despite the silly contrast, there is an element of science to this comparison. Post thoughts below. We'll share the answer on the weekend. #donuts #lifebuoys #lifepreservers #sailing #food #boatfood #fun

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Come by The Square on #HungerActionDay (Friday, September 22nd) as we transform the area into a hub of awareness and action against food insecurity in Palm Beach County! We're joining forces to ignite change in collaboration with Related, the Palm Beach County Food Bank, and Trindy Gourmet. What's in Store: Healthy Cooking Demo: Watch and learn as Trindy Gourmet showcases a delicious and healthy recipe – empowering you with the knowledge to make nutritious eating choices. ALICE Simulation: Step into the shoes of an ALICE family and experience firsthand the challenges of choosing between groceries, utilities, and medication. Quiz Challenges: Participate in quizzes that test your knowledge of hunger and food insecurity and stand a chance to win exciting prizes! This is your chance to connect with local resources, discover the real challenges of food insecurity for PBC residents, and take concrete steps toward making a difference for those in need. Show your support by wearing orange, the color of Hunger Action Month, and bringing food to donate to our neighbors in need. 🧡 #HungerActionMonth23

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IT’S GRILL TO GIVE DAY!!🍔🌭 We’re cooking up some hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken for a few homeless and an assisted living home. …and once again, I’m pausing my vegan diet to partake in some juicy grilled turkey sausage. 😂😉😋 The best thing about Grill to Give is that you can join in the fun as well. Here’s how: 1. Grill 10 extra hamburgers or hot dogs. 2. Package them with chips, water, and a dessert. 3. Give them to someone in need of food. Your generosity can make a big difference in someone's day. If you choose to give, please remember to: - Exercise safety - Use the buddy system - Stay hydrated Let's spread the love and help our neighbors! Share your efforts with us using the hashtag #Grill2Give. Together, we can grill for a cause! 🌭🍔❤️ #Grill2Give #IndependenceDay #GiveBack #Community #4thofJuly 👍 Like and 🔄 Share to spread the word!

This week, we enjoyed Val's FAMOUS Caprese Tomato Sandwiches! Make sure you check out the Hamburg Farmers Market today, grab some fresh tomatoes, and enjoy! #lifewithbalance #nonprofit #sandwich #tomato #farmersmarket #bluecheese #hamburgny #food #foodie #eatlocal #support #recipe See less

Hi all, as a board member of the Second Harvest of the Greater Valley food bank, we're working to raise funds for the Empty Bowls "Dream" fundraiser to purchase refrigerated food lockers! Join us for a fabulous brunch prepared by BESITOS Fine Cuisine. 🍳 🥞 🍊 ***Just click the link for tickets and select my name "Katie Patterson" for the referral.*** Hope to see you soon! 👋 ---More About Empty Bowls--- 🥗 Empty Bowls will be a morning you won’t soon forget as we invite you to "Dream" with us about a world without hunger. Our one-of-a-kind event will include brunch, prepared by BESITOS Fine Cuisine, and a first-hand look at our latest goal to help end hunger: Refrigerated Food Lockers. For many that are in need of our services, getting to a pantry or a Mobile Fresh site is not possible due to barriers including work, transportation, and child care. Smart food lockers will allow community members to schedule a time most convenient for them to pick up an assortment of both fresh and shelf-stable items. Food banks across the country have begun to use these smart lockers as a way to extend their network service hours and reach more people experiencing food insecurity. Second Harvest aims to join the ranks of food banks utilizing this powerful food access tool. Each set of lockers will cost approximately $150,000, covering installation, proper fencing, and electrical work. While the cost is high, the resulting increase in food access makes the project more than worth it. The initial set of lockers for the pilot program will be housed in front of the Second Harvest offices. Our goal is to continue raising funding through grants to expand the program further into San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties.  https://lnkd.in/gJc6TMxj

Bucket of Bread is experimenting with a traditional giveaway contest to see if it achieves a range of marketing and business objectives. The contest also lets the winner decide to gift all or a portion of their prize to a charity combating hunger and fighting food insecurity. What are your thoughts on this? Feel free to tell friends and or enter if you like as well. But, here's the post from FB about it for your feedback should you wish to share: #marketingideas #holdingagiveaway #marketing #smallbusiness ______________________________ 🎉 Calling all baking aficionados! 🍞 Win a YEAR SUPPLY of our premium Baking Kits from Bucket of Bread! 🌟 Enter our Year Supply Contest at the Bucket's website for a chance to elevate your baking game with a year's worth of essentials! https://lnkd.in/gYKsTrA3 No purchase necessary! Contest ends August 23rd, 2024. Don't miss out! See website for rules and more details on how to enter. #BucketOfBread #bakingkits #YearSupplyContest #giveawayalert __________________________________________