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We have a story in the latest issue of Neighbourhood Media detailing all the work we do via Addison Road Food Pantry Camperdown, our low-cost grocery store which makes use of rescued, donated and purchased food to support the local community and its needs. The story (link below) shows how we help feed people from Mission Australia's Common Ground housing project and the nearby Johanna O’Dea Court, a multi-storey NSW Family and Community Services apartment block. It also explains how we serve people living on a tight budget in Camperdown and Glebe, as well as people who come to the pantry from right across the City of Sydney LGA. Most of all, the story is a celebration of our monthly Addi Road 'Let's Get Cooking' sessions (AKA "the Cook-Up"), which offers 260 free hot meals for Mission Australia and Joanna O'Dea residents, as well as those shopping at our Addi Road Food Pantry Camperdown. These sessions involve a monthly cooking demo inside the Common Ground building. Food literacy is the ultimate goal behind Addi Road's Let's Get Cooking program. As well as simply providing a free hot meal (and dessert) each month, we look at helping people to shop AND cook with often very limited funds. Each month there are easy recipes on offer (and ready to be tasted) along extra tips for stocking people's kitchen cupboards; a list of essentials to facilitate simple, inexpensive and nutritious recipes that will match whatever Addi Road Food Pantry might have in stock. It's about building an integrated food ecology for people battling. With a few extra special ingredients over a shared meal as the community comes together: camaraderie and connection. + #Addiroad #cityofsydney #foodrelief #foodjustice #housing #inequality #Camperdown #Glebe #MissionAustralia #homeless #battling #costofliving #poverty #resilience #mentalhealth #wellbeing #nutrition #diet #charity #community #freemeals #cookingworkshop #volunteers #caring #education #connection #letsgetcooking #neighbourhoodmedia https://lnkd.in/gs7vVEvM

With the start of the new school year and our programs, we receive a lot of questions about the dates found on the food we distribute. 📅 👆️ Here's a quick guide on how to know what the date means and when it's time to discard food items. #CHOP #TogetherWeCan #CHOPOutHunger #VolunteerAtCHOP #ChildHungerOutreachPartners

Important Update for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) This week only, the Cloudland Elementary School site will distribute meals on Friday, 07/05, instead of Thursday, to accommodate the July 4th holiday. Additionally, please note a policy update: Now, only parents or guardians need to be present to pick up meals. This change does not extend to other family members outside of designated parents/guardians. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation! #SummerFoodService #FTHRA #CommunitySupport #HolidaySchedule #ImportantUpdate

Over the past few visits to The Gatjie the 2 questions that comes our way from the children & teens on almost every visit is – are you handing out food?....did you bring food? It's been years since the food situation has been this bad. Kids are telling us that they haven't eaten in days, that they went to school hungry (before holidays) & that their stomach hurts because of the “hungry cramp” (as the kids call it) & this is only getting worse as the days & weeks go by. You can't ask or even expect local council to do anything because they don't lift a finger unless there is a camera present for photo opportunities or a chance to be seen by the local bulletins. The issue of children going hungry is just another thing on their list of things to do that never get done. If you don't believe me simply ask the community, the extreme lack of trust in local council is evident. There are a handful of church groups that hand out fresh produce & loaves of bread but on occasion not everyone gets. It is often a case of first come, first served. I distinctly remember one of our hot food hand outs we did a few weeks ago, we handed out cooked food hours after a church group had handed out produce & bread & the majority of the children & teens told us that they were still hungry & they came back for 2nd & even 3rd helpings during our hand out. When a 5 year old child says – Uncle Dylan pick me up – and you do so & you can hear his stomach rumbling, it is one of the saddest sounds to hear. Unfortunately there is no quick fix solution to this problem. The cost of living is rising every week, the cost of food is increasing weekly. There are food hand outs that don't take place anymore. The quantities that the other community groups hand out is diminishing monthly. I am forever grateful that when Cope with Hope does a hot food hand out we are fortunate enough to be able to serve nutritious & filling food with bread which always helps. With the need for food becoming greater I am making it a priority for Cope to feed the community as often as possible without overwhelming my team in any way #communitybuilding #forthekids #copewithhope #hunger

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 Albertsons Companies Foundation’s first-of-its-kind coalition of food banks/food pantries, school districts, community organizations, and other partners across the country to help tackle hunger. Check if your household qualifies for $120 for groceries per eligible child through USDA’s new, permanent Summer EBT program at SummerEBT.org

Partnerships have always been my go-to track to achieve anything.

Summer is finally here! For children facing food insecurity, summer break creates uncertainty. During the school year, many students throughout Southern Colorado receive free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch at school. When school ends for the summer, so do these meals. Eliminating summer hunger is no small challenge, but our team of Partner Food Pantries and Direct Service Sites is increasing food distributions so kids like Daniella can spend more time playing, growing, and creating lasting memories -- like eating lots of Daniella's favorite, strawberries! Ready to support our mission? Head to https://lnkd.in/gJB3ENm to learn how you can get involved!

Food is a universal need that transcends age, background, address, race, gender, and societal status. We all need to eat. Yet, more than 83,700 people in Wyoming—over 14% of the population—are facing food insecurity. We've had the honor of connecting with neighbors across the state and learning firsthand about the challenges of food insecurity. Learn more in our blog linked below.

📢 **Attention Parents and Guardians!** 🌞 As summer rolls in, many families might be feeling the pinch with the kids at home. If you're worried about ensuring your little ones get a hot meal every day without breaking the bank, we've got some fantastic news for you! Across the UK, numerous cafes are stepping up to support families by offering meals for kids either for free or for under £1. These generous offers can be a lifesaver, especially during the school holidays when school-provided meals are unavailable. This summer, let’s make sure no child goes hungry. **Why This Matters:** 1. **Affordable Dining**: Families can enjoy meals out without worrying about high costs. 2. **Nutritious Options**: Many of these cafes ensure that the meals are both delicious and nutritious. 3. **Community Support**: Supporting these cafes also helps local businesses thrive. By sharing this information, we can help ease the burden for many families during the holidays. Spread the word and let’s make this summer a little brighter for everyone. Bon Appétit! 🍽️💖 #KidsEatFree #NoChildGoesHungry #FeedingOurFuture #SchoolHolidays #AffordableDining #CommunitySupport

JULY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The need for our daily Noon Meal has been rising and we are feeding more and more people each day. We rely on volunteers to help us serve our patrons- can you help out on one of the dates listed below? Each day, we need: 2-3 people to help prepare food from 9a-11a (includes chopping, making sandwiches, repackaging snacks, putting together sack lunches, opening cans, etc.) 5-7 people to help serve food on a cafeteria style line from 11a-1p Dates with asterisks by them are the biggest needs. If you can help on the dates listed below, please message the page or email outreach@goodsaminn.org *Volunteers must be 10 or older to help with preparation shifts and 13 or older to help with serving. See less