Lights, Camera, Every Day Action to End Hunger
Every Day Action, founded by Hillary Cohen and Sam Luu, brings an innovative approach to the food insecurity crisis in Los Angeles. Leveraging their experience in the film industry, the duo combines passion with logistical expertise to transform food waste from film sets into gourmet
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Beyond the Plate: How Haven Hot Chicken Tackles Food Insecurity
Haven Hot Chicken, a beloved food brand that started in New Haven, Connecticut, is more than just a popular restaurant chain. With a commitment to philanthropy and community engagement at its core, Haven Hot Chicken is leading by example in demonstrating how a business
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Foreign Currency: A Hidden Treasure for Food Banks
For food banks and other nonprofits searching for new ways to raise funds, Scott Hutchings, Co-Founder and CEO of Global Coin Solutions
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Food Bank CEO Turned Author Tackles Food Justice in Children’s Books
Erik Talkin, CEO of the Foodbank of Santa Barbara County and a former screenwriter with a Master of Fine Arts, has channeled his creative prowess
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Saturday at the Food Pantry
Saturday at the Food Pantry A sensitive story about food insecurity. Molly and her mom don’t always have enough food, so one Saturday they visit their local food pantry. Molly’s happy to get food to eat until she sees her classmate Caitlin, who’s embarrassed to be at the food pantry. Can Molly help Caitlin realize that everyone needs help sometimes? …
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Frankie versus the Food Phantom
WATCH THE TRAILER Frankie versus the Food Phantom The Food Phantom is here, and he’s making it hard for Frankie and her friends to plant and grow their own food. When Frankie and her classmates are asked where their food comes from, it sparks curiosity about their town’s food system. After the Food Phantom appears, Frankie begins to unravel the …
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Jesse and the Snack Food Genie
WATCH THE TRAILER Jesse and the Snack Food Genie When the Snack Food Genie appears, Jesse begins to recognize how food fuels his body. The Snack Food Genie tempts Jesse with all that is yummy and the oh-so-craveable, but Jesse begins to make connections between the food the Genie wants him to eat and how it makes him feel. As …
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Lulu and the Hunger Monster
WATCH THE TRAILER Lulu and the Hunger Monster When Lulu’s mother’s van breaks down, money for food becomes tight and the Hunger Monster comes into their lives. Only visible to Lulu, Hunger Monster is a troublemaker who makes it hard for her to concentrate in school. How will Lulu help her mom and defeat the Monster when Lulu has promised …
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44 Food Banks Master Online Advocacy and Engagement
Food Bank News posted an annual analysis of how the top 100 U.S. food banks (by revenue) promote advocacy through their websites
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New CEO of NJ’s Largest Food Bank Is Quick Study
Just over a year into her leadership role at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), Elizabeth McCarthy has quickly adapted
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