Because of you, more children will start the school day ready to learn, without the pang of hunger as a distraction. Our Back-to-School campaign reminds us that along with pencils and paper, children need a daily supply of food to take on new concepts, run on playgrounds, and socialize more successfully.
Our Community Health and Agriculture Education teams have collaborated to develop the new Food Shuttle Academy, an online learning platform with free, self-paced lessons on health, nutrition, agriculture, and more!
Our Spring Match challenge, made possible by generous funders, including SOLV Energy and the Mead Family Foundation, exceeded the $105,000 goal, raising an additional $70,000 to erase hunger!
Love, Tito’s has a heart for community gardens and increasing access to fresh, healthy foods. Their philanthropic Love, Tito’s Block to Block program, reconnects neighborhoods and creates community gardens and farms throughout the United States. Our hearts are in full bloom knowing that our Camden Street Garden will be the next beneficiary of Block to Block, allowing neighbors with mobility challenges to access our many activities more easily.
Recently, we sent out a proposal asking you to consider a donation during this critical time of year when more families turn to us and our partners. The proposal should have been signed by Bob Alger, President of Alger Financial, our board chair. This was a result of a formatting error at our direct mail provider and we apologize for this error.
In addition to the dynamic programs and services of the Food Shuttle, from time to time we have the great honor to participate in a highly impactful learning and sharing experience that supports our mission. One worth mentioning is our recent involvement with the Closing the Hunger Gap (CTHG) Conference…
