#foodbanks — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #foodbanks, aggregated by home.social.
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How hydroponic gardens in schools are bringing fresh produce to students https://www.allforgardening.com/1939058/how-hydroponic-gardens-in-schools-are-bringing-fresh-produce-to-students/ #education #FoodBanks #FoodInsecurity #gardening #GardeningWisconsin #milwaukee #wisconsin
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In a nation of so many foodbanks going, "maybe you should stock up on tinned goods for the Climate Crisis we failed to deal with" is a bit much.
And then to approve drilling in Jackdaw, it's like they're making it so easy for the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, isn't it?
Fuck Andy Burnham, and fuck the guy (because it won't be a lady) who replaces him in two years!
#UKpol #UKpolitics #ClimateCrisis #Jackdaw #HolbornAndStPancras #Foodbanks #Poverty #FoodSecurity
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In a nation of so many foodbanks going, "maybe you should stock up on tinned goods for the Climate Crisis we failed to deal with" is a bit much.
And then to approve drilling in Jackdaw, it's like they're making it so easy for the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, isn't it?
Fuck Andy Burnham, and fuck the guy (because it won't be a lady) who replaces him in two years!
#UKpol #UKpolitics #ClimateCrisis #Jackdaw #HolbornAndStPancras #Foodbanks #Poverty #FoodSecurity
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In a nation of so many foodbanks going, "maybe you should stock up on tinned goods for the Climate Crisis we failed to deal with" is a bit much.
And then to approve drilling in Jackdaw, it's like they're making it so easy for the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, isn't it?
Fuck Andy Burnham, and fuck the guy (because it won't be a lady) who replaces him in two years!
#UKpol #UKpolitics #ClimateCrisis #Jackdaw #HolbornAndStPancras #Foodbanks #Poverty #FoodSecurity
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In a nation of so many foodbanks going, "maybe you should stock up on tinned goods for the Climate Crisis we failed to deal with" is a bit much.
And then to approve drilling in Jackdaw, it's like they're making it so easy for the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, isn't it?
Fuck Andy Burnham, and fuck the guy (because it won't be a lady) who replaces him in two years!
#UKpol #UKpolitics #ClimateCrisis #Jackdaw #HolbornAndStPancras #Foodbanks #Poverty #FoodSecurity
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In a nation of so many foodbanks going, "maybe you should stock up on tinned goods for the Climate Crisis we failed to deal with" is a bit much.
And then to approve drilling in Jackdaw, it's like they're making it so easy for the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, isn't it?
Fuck Andy Burnham, and fuck the guy (because it won't be a lady) who replaces him in two years!
#UKpol #UKpolitics #ClimateCrisis #Jackdaw #HolbornAndStPancras #Foodbanks #Poverty #FoodSecurity
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I want to live in a progressive #IndependentScotland...
With no #foodbanks...
With no #homelessness...
With no #childpoverty...
With no #trident...
With no #westminster policies...
With free #healthcare for all...
With respect for all peoples ...
As a #member of the families of the EU...🇪🇺
Where people are #citizens not #subjects ...
As a country that #protects and #supports the most #vulnerable
All the above and more is possible...
#ScottishRepublic... #YouYesYet...🏴
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I want to live in a progressive #IndependentScotland...
With no #foodbanks...
With no #homelessness...
With no #childpoverty...
With no #trident...
With no #westminster policies...
With free #healthcare for all...
With a respect for #all our peoples ...
As a #member of the families of the EU...🇪🇺
Where people are #citizens not #subjects ...
As a country that #protects and #supports the most #vulnerable
All the above and more is possible...
A #ScottishRepublic... #YouYesYet...🏴
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#UnitedStates - #SoupKitchens, #FoodPantries, #FoodBanks
"We provide the most complete list of food pantries, food banks,
soup kitchens, #FreeFood in the US.Choose your State below to find full details on when food is served or days where food is given away."
FMI:
https://www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/foodbanks/#FoodInsecurity #FoodSecurity #Food #FoodAssistance #SolarPunkSunday #Food4All #Earth4All
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State of Maine: Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry Launches New Statewide Food Access Map. “The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF) today announced the launch of the Maine Food Access Map, a statewide interactive resource that helps individuals and families locate nearby food pantries, meal sites, school-based programs, WIC clinics, and […]
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Via MottG on Mastodon: Lemontree. From the About US page: “There are more food pantries in the US than McDonalds. Yet, no one has accurate information on their location and hours. We’re building the most comprehensive dataset on food resources, backed by up-to-the-minute data & real user feedback.”
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This is the food distribution line at Nellis Air Force base in LasVegas.
Look at the lines of Military families having to stand in line to receive food. Federal workers and the military aren’t getting paid because of the MAGA shutdown which happened because Republicans are afraid the Epstein files will get released.
Source:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DQ0jEOGDUcD/#politics #usa #authoritarianism #fascism #USAFascistShitShow #governmentshutdown #republicanshutdown #gopshutdown #snapbenefits #FoodPantry #foodbanks #federalworkers #airforce #nevada
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If you are concerned about food scarcity in your community (and I hope you are), keep in mind that food banks and food pantries may be inaccessible for people who can't drive.
Make sure your people have the means to get food, and if you are going to a pantry for your own household, see if you can give a friend a lift or pick up food for them, too.
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If you follow US politics, you will know that a critical food assistance program is being suspended as the country heads into cold weather. TL;dr People are going to die.
If you can support people you know directly, please do it.
If you can donate to US food banks in absolutely any region, you can save lives.
I don't know if this will work, but I want to give it a try:
If an incentive would help you to donate to a food bank, I will happily give a free audiobook to anyone who donates.
Send me a DM of your receipt with your personal details blacked out if you need to, or just tell me you've donated (this is Fedi, I trust you), and let me know:
1. The title of the book you'd like. (A link to my catalogue follows at the bottom of the post.)
2. If you want a redemption code for Audible US or Audible UK (my only options; you can change your browser setting or app country code to make them work if you are in other regions).*I am largely offline at the moment but will do my best to respond within 24 hours.
Lives genuinely hang in the balance. Please do what you can, whatever that might be.
https://adaraastin.ck.page/87de3a4c9f
#USPolitcs #USPol #Food #FoodBanks #FoodPantries #SNAP #FoodScarcity #Poverty
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@LeatherCubAndrew Hey, so I came across this resource... It may not be up-to-date, but I saw a lot of the food pantries in Maine listed (I just decided to go with the Maine government list).
About Food Pantries
Food Pantries is not associated with any government agency or nonprofit organization. We list Food Pantries centers throughout the US.
#FoodBanks #FoodPantries #SNAP #SNAPCuts #FoodInsecurity #FoodPantry #BigUglyBill #SoupKitchens #TrumpSucks
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I want to live in a progressive #IndependentScotland...🏴
With no #foodbanks...
With no #homelessness...
With no #childpoverty...
With no #trident...
With no #westminster policies...
With free #healthcare for all...
With a #respect for all peoples ...
As a #member of the families of the EU...🇪🇺
Where people are #citizens not #subjects ...
As a country that #protects and #supports the most #vulnerable
All the above and more is possible...
A #ScottishRepublic... #YouYesYet...🏴
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Not mentioned in the article is that the #USDA funding cuts will also affect #MaineTribes!
Trump administration USDA cuts will strip food away from #Maine families
by Channa Steinmetz, March 17, 2025
"As the Trump administration’s actions increase economic uncertainty in Maine, the cancellation of two USDA programs will hurt Maine #farmers, #families and #schools in the state.
"The administration’s U.S. Department of Agriculture has canceled the Local Food Purchase Assistance (#LFPA) program and the Local Food for Schools (#LFS) program. Both programs have provided funds to buy food from local farmers and distribute it to #FoodBanks and schools across the state.
"Maine now stands to lose $1.25 million in funding over the next three years, which equates to approximately 500,000 to 600,000 pounds of fresh produce that will no longer be available to families facing food insecurity, according to Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine. 'These changes pose real challenges to the charitable food network’s ability to provide nutritious food for people across Maine,' said Heather Paquette, president of Good Shepherd Food Bank.
"Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-Mass.), Congresswoman Alma Adams (D-N.C.) and more than 70 other members of Congress are demanding answers in a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. Pingree and her colleagues said that these cuts hurt farmers and strip food away from people and families who need it.
"'At a time when farmers are facing increased input costs and significant uncertainty due to the indiscriminate funding freeze on certain USDA funds, and when grocery costs have not come down and more families are relying on food banks and school meals, it is reckless and cruel to cancel LFPA and LFS awards to states,' they wrote.
"Additionally, cuts to the Emergency Food Assistance Program are expected to reduce Good Shepherd Food Bank’s distribution of staple foods by an estimated 250,000 pounds per month starting next month. These reductions come at a time when food insecurity remains high and grocery prices continue to strain household budgets.
"Maine lawmakers are considering #LD415, a bill aimed at expanding investment in the #MainersFeedingMainers program. This initiative connects local farms with #FoodPantries and meal sites, providing state-funded support to help offset the loss of federal funds.
"Everyday Mainers can provide support by donating to local food banks, volunteering, or advocating for policies that support food security."
Source:
https://mainebeacon.com/trump-administration-usda-cuts-willstrip-food-away-from-maine-families/
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With less funding and more hunger, a #DentonTX #CommunityGarden still wants to grow and feed more
By Lucinda Breeding-Gonzales Staff Writer Mar 14, 2025
"Friends of Shiloh Field Community Garden always plans to harvest more crops for its local partner #FoodPantries and #HomelessShelters. This year, the community garden’s board chair said the volunteer-run farm expects more people to need the food they grow.
"'Every year we try to outdo ourselves,' said Christina Proctor, the chair of the board for Friends of Shiloh Garden, the nonprofit that operates the community garden. 'We always anticipate making more than we did the last year. Talking to the #FoodBanks and they tell us every year that we have increased the number of requests for food for us. Ever since 2020, it just keeps going up.'
"Food banks across the country saw both hunger and food insecurity spike when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered businesses and closed offices, shedding workers and leaving families without paychecks. Inflation and rising costs have kept some families strapped and struggling to feed their families. And as North Texas has grown, problems such as hunger, homelessness and food insecurity have grown with it.
"The immediate future for hungry Texans of all ages looks grim. But recent cuts are affecting children greatly. The School Nutrition Association reported Monday that the U.S. Department of Agriculture [#USDA] announced it would cut the $660 million #LocalFoodForSchools program for 2025.
"Politico, citing a spokesperson for the USDA, reported that the department also cut the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program. The program would have funded about $500 million this year to support food banks.
"For the second year in a row, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission opted not to participate in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer [#EBT] program, which would have paid $120 per eligible child for families already receiving food benefits through the summer months.
"The program is meant to fill the gap left when public schools are on summer break, and children who qualify for free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch are vulnerable to greater food insecurity. The commission opted out of the program when the state Legislature didn’t move to allocate the money needed to get the program up and running on Monday.
"Denton residents learned this week that Lovepacs Denton, a nonprofit that gives food to Denton ISD students to get them through school breaks and long weekends, will close after the school year ends in May.
"#Austerity is impacting state and local assistance services all at once. Celia Cole, the CEO of Feeding Texas, said that cuts to programs like this not only put more Texans at risk for hunger, but they also reduce stimulus spending that benefits the state’s farms. Feeding Texas is a network of 20 food banks that feed hungry Texans and advocates for policies that prevent hunger. Cole said the Summer EBT funding could have fed Texas children and teenagers last year.
"'The first opportunity that Texas had to run the program would have been in summer of 2024, and we missed out on it because, I think really more than anything, was that Texas Health and Human Services Commission ... had so much else on their plate with #Medicaid unwinding,' Cole said. 'They were facing really serious backlogs and getting people enrolled in Medicaid.'
"Then, as the deadline for summer of 2025 got nearer, Cole said, it became clear that the commission would need money from the state to administer the program. Monday was the deadline for the Legislature to allocate the funds. Cole said programs like Feeding Texas will have to stretch their resources and be strategic with funding and food.
"For Denton nonprofits, leaders are preparing to do the same. The Friends of Shiloh Garden is keeping close tabs on costs. Proctor said seeds aren’t as costly as donors might think, but over the last two summers, water costs have soared.
"'Our biggest expense in production is water,' she said. 'We’ve been very blessed that Denton Bible Church has been helping us subsidize our water bill by giving us some money to help offset that cost.'
"In 2023, when Denton saw about 55 days of triple-digit heat, Proctor said water costs were almost too much.
"'That was the year we almost had too close because it was just so expensive,' Proctor said. 'Our water bills that year were just ridiculous.'
"The operation installed drip irrigation and weed cloth to cover the drip lines and saw savings. But the nonprofit is still looking to serve more people and give its partners more of what they want."
To support the community garden, https://www.shilohfield.com/ for donation and volunteer information.
#CommunityGardens #USDAFundingCuts #USPol #FoodInsecurity #BadDOGE #Hunger #ClimateChange #ExtremeHeat #Texas
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Surge in pensioners needing emergency food provisions as food banks help record number of people | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/pensioners-debt-benefits-food-bank-poverty-b2544804.html#Poverty
#FoodPoverty
#Food
#Pensioners
#Pensions
#TrussellTrust
#FoodBanks
#EssentialsGuarrentee
#UniversalCredit
#Families
#HouseholdSupportFund
#Brown
#ChildPoverty
#JosephRowntreeFoundation
#DWP
#NationalLivingWage
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Surge in pensioners needing emergency food provisions as food banks help record number of people | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/pensioners-debt-benefits-food-bank-poverty-b2544804.html#Poverty
#FoodPoverty
#Food
#Pensioners
#Pensions
#TrussellTrust
#FoodBanks
#EssentialsGuarrentee
#UniversalCredit
#Families
#HouseholdSupportFund
#Brown
#ChildPoverty
#JosephRowntreeFoundation
#DWP
#NationalLivingWage
#BackToWorkPlan -
Surge in pensioners needing emergency food provisions as food banks help record number of people | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/pensioners-debt-benefits-food-bank-poverty-b2544804.html#Poverty
#FoodPoverty
#Food
#Pensioners
#Pensions
#TrussellTrust
#FoodBanks
#EssentialsGuarrentee
#UniversalCredit
#Families
#HouseholdSupportFund
#Brown
#ChildPoverty
#JosephRowntreeFoundation
#DWP
#NationalLivingWage
#BackToWorkPlan -
Surge in pensioners needing emergency food provisions as food banks help record number of people | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/pensioners-debt-benefits-food-bank-poverty-b2544804.html#Poverty
#FoodPoverty
#Food
#Pensioners
#Pensions
#TrussellTrust
#FoodBanks
#EssentialsGuarrentee
#UniversalCredit
#Families
#HouseholdSupportFund
#Brown
#ChildPoverty
#JosephRowntreeFoundation
#DWP
#NationalLivingWage
#BackToWorkPlan -
Surge in pensioners needing emergency food provisions as food banks help record number of people | The Independent
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/pensioners-debt-benefits-food-bank-poverty-b2544804.html#Poverty
#FoodPoverty
#Food
#Pensioners
#Pensions
#TrussellTrust
#FoodBanks
#EssentialsGuarrentee
#UniversalCredit
#Families
#HouseholdSupportFund
#Brown
#ChildPoverty
#JosephRowntreeFoundation
#DWP
#NationalLivingWage
#BackToWorkPlan -
I want to live in a progressive #IndependentScotland...🏴
With no #foodbanks...
With no #homelessness...
With no #childpoverty...
With no #trident...
With no #westminster policies...
With free #healthcare for all...
With a respect for all peoples ...
As a #member of the families of the EU...🇪🇺
Where people are #citizens not #subjects ...
As a country that #protects and #supports the most #vulnerable
All the above and more is possible...
A #ScottishRepublic... #YouYesYet...🏴