Hunger to Health Collaboratory (H2HC)’s Post

Did you know that one in five children in the U.S. experience food insecurity? For kids that rely on free or reduced-priced meals at school, summer can mean a lack of access to nutritious food. That’s why we’ve joined the Albertsons Companies Foundation in a groundbreaking coalition to tackle summer hunger through the USDA’s new Summer EBT program. Partnering with @FeedingAmerica, @FRACtweets, @GiftCardBank, @HungerFreeUSA, @mRelief_form, @nokidhungry, and @PHAnews we’re reaching over 200 foodbanks, 300 school districts, and 1,500 organizations. Eligible families can get $120 per child for groceries. Check if you qualify at SummerEBT.org.

Summer Meals, Summer EBT, etc.-focused #FUNDING OPPORTUNITY - You'll have to move fast because applications are due Friday, April 5, 2024! O Organics Fight Hunger, Serve Hope Grants will provide funding to support work on the following programs: · Summer Meals for children and teens 18 and under · Afterschool Meals for children and teens 18 and under during the school year · Capacity Building of Other Organizations to provide training, technical assistance, and outreach to help start or expand summer or after school meal programs. · Connecting Eligible Families to Summer EBT: Geographic Restrictions: Applications will only be considered for organizations working in counties with Albertsons Companies stores. A full list of stores by county is available - to jump to NJ-based stores, use this link: https://lnkd.in/eCEaWZhM View details and a link to the application: https://lnkd.in/ebJeENiy Check out FAQs on the Food Research & Action Center site: https://lnkd.in/ezzrE-9i

Through We Rise Together: For an Equitable & Just Recovery, we are learning about the outsized impact grocery stores have on neighborhood economies. We Rise Together, a collaborative of 160 funders led by The Chicago Community Trust, has supported some 40 real estate developments in long-disinvested communities since 2021. As these projects open, we’re learning about the impact of these places through a robust evaluation, another benefit of a collaborative funding model. With our evaluation partner Mastercard Data Services, we are seeing that grocers produce immediate and measurable impacts on total traffic to an area when they open and close. Closing a larger grocery store produces a further reaching effect than opening a smaller local grocery store. As more projects open their doors, we will continue to share what we’re learning through our ongoing evaluation. #Chicago #Philanthropy #WeRiseWednesdays

Altruism will always be what propels me forward in business. Milton Hershey was an incredible entrepreneur who generated so much profit that he was then able to create a school with an trust fund that has lived on. After my business was acquired one of the first things I did was set up a nonprofit and have since mentored 60 woman and each has received scholarships. For me, being an entrepreneur is about the ability to create everlasting change an impact on women and pay it forward. #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurs #nonprofits

KFC Foundation: Kentucky Fried Wishes GRANTS FOR IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELL-BEING Application deadline: May 1 to May 31, 2024 for the upcoming application window (“cycle”), focused on health and well-being. Grant amount: Up to $10,000 Description: Through the Kentucky Fried Wishes program, the KFC Foundation will award up to $1 million total to 100 nonprofit organizations annually in the United States and Puerto Rico. 25 grants will be awarded per quarterly cycle. The next quarterly cycle for 2024 focuses on improving health and well-being, including efforts such as mobile health clinic creation, playground improvements, domestic violence shelter upgrades, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities; Eligible nonprofit organizations must operate on the local level (or be an affiliate or chapter of a larger organization that operates locally) and directly benefit their surrounding community. Puerto Rico-based nonprofits with 501(c)(3) who meet other eligibility requirements can apply. Find more information at: https://lnkd.in/ewtAG5va #KFC #KFCFoundation #PuertoRico #Nonprofitorganization #ONG #OSFL #donativos #subvenciones #corporategiving #socialresponsibility #healthandwellbeing

Thanks for your support Nick Goodfellow. We are grateful to our entire Strategic Planning Committee, staff, members, and planning consultants! We look forward to implementing this with you. <3 #foodpolicy #strategicplanning #communityimpact #foodjustice

One of the best things about being a #BCorp and working for Ella's Kitchen is that we get to use our success as a business to help make the world a better place for little ones. This means that we invest a lot into our partnerships with amazing charities like Action for Children and the RSPB and also in running some cool advocacy campaigns to help create positive changes for little ones. We do it because we believe that every business has a responsibility to make a better future for the next generation.   That's why I was so proud last night to have one of these advocacy campaigns recognised by the PRCA Public Affairs Awards, in the ‘Best In-House Consultancy Collaboration’ category, for our work with PLMR on Eat.Play.Love – our sensory food play campaign!   We launched #EatPlayLove after evidence showed that children who explore fruit and vegetables using all their senses are more likely to try, and even learn to love, these foods - creating healthy habits that could last a lifetime. And when only 18% of children eat the recommended 5 portions of fruit and veg a day, its clear that something has to change!   The campaign saw us work with academics, early years practitioners and experts to draft our Eat.Play.Love policy paper which we then launched in Parliament, before bringing together over 5000 families to write to their local MP, asking for sensory food play to be taught in all early years settings. We then went one step further, and took sensory food play on the road visiting early years settings with our amazing Eat.Play.Love truck and free lesson plans for early years educators.   People sometimes ask why a food brand like Ella's decides to get involved in campaigns like this one, but when you see the difference they can make to people's lives - and the joy it can bring to little ones - my question is why more brands don't join us?  I'm proud to work for a company where success isn’t measured simply by the amount of money you make and that works to put little futures first, every day.   Massive well-done and congrats to everyone at Ella’s and PLMR. You Rock! #BTheChange

🌞 Summer Meal Program Awareness 🌞 As the school year winds down, let's ensure that no child goes hungry during the summer months! Did you know that during the summer, many children who rely on school meals face food insecurity? Let’s raise awareness and ensure that no child goes hungry during the break! Here are some ways we can make a difference: 1. Spread the Word: Share information about Summer Food Service Programs (SFSP) and Summer EBT with your community. Let parents know where they can find no-cost, healthy meals with this link! → https://ow.ly/OHQ350RPpxB 2. Use Social Media: Post details about your program on your district's social media platforms! 📱 3. Community Partnerships: Collaborate with local organizations, schools, and community centers to promote summer meal sites with fun activities and events! 4. Summer Grocery Benefits: Starting in summer 2024, eligible families can receive Summer EBT benefits to purchase food during the summer. Let’s ensure families know about this valuable resource #SummerMeals #NoKidHungry #ChildNutrition

What is FARE Idaho? This is a question we get asked a lot! FARE Idaho is a non-profit trade association that advocates for Idaho’s independent restaurants, family farms, retailers, food and beverage producers. Our mission is to connect, align, and promote the shared interests of Idaho’s independent restaurants, family farms, food and beverage businesses. Our goal is to advance independent businesses, increase their financial success and improve the conditions of those who work in our industries. Want to learn more about FARE? Head over to fareidaho.org to read more about our history, values, and advocacy efforts.

NEWS: Del Monte Foods, Inc. released a progress update on the first year of the "Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools" program, a collaborative initiative launched in 2022 dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and social-emotional well-being of children. In year one, our partnership has: - Reached 1.25 million families with family-oriented nutritious and easy recipes and activities to foster community and connection through meals - Engaged more than two million children at nearly 4,700 K-12 schools with program content - Ensured inclusive reach with 67 percent of the students and families reached to date representing BIPOC populations and 75 percent of schools and districts reached serving under-resourced communities through Title I funding. Learn more about our work with Del Monte Foods, Inc. and access the press release here: https://lnkd.in/g2jE8943