Food insecurity in the United States is an issue that impacts 4 million Americans every day. This includes folks living below and above the poverty line. To shine some light on ways that we can help, this month's Community Dive will focus on combatting hunger right in our own back yards.
Food insecurity in the United States is an issue that impacts 4 million Americans every day. This includes folks living below and above the poverty line. To shine some light on ways that we can help, this month's Community Dive will focus on combatting hunger right in our own back yards.
We also recommend taking a deeper look at a great article in the Triple Pundit to understand the work that is being done at a national level.
After asking ourselves how it was already summer (seriously, how?) we decided to DiveIn to the solstice with St. Anthony's, a San Francisco nonprofit that's been around for almost 70 years. In San Francisco alone, one in five adults lacks the resources to provide food for themselves or their families. In the Tenderloin district, that number is as high as one in two. We recently spent a Sunday serving over 2,000 meals and enjoyed every minute of it. We'd love for you to join us next time!
Rise Against Hunger is driven by the vision of a world without hunger. Their mission is to end hunger in our lifetimes by providing food and life-changing aid to the world’s most vulnerable. Their work is focused on areas where they can have the highest impact and expand hunger-fighting programs beyond meal packaging and distribution.
Since 2005, their volunteer groups have packaged nearly 500 million meals. Grab some friends and see how you can help out here. As a bonus, you’ll become the owner of one of their coveted hair nets!
Founded in 1985, Project Open Hand is a nonprofit organization that provides meals with love to critically ill neighbors and seniors. Every day, their staff - with the help of 125 volunteers - prepare 2,500 nutritious meals and provide 200 bags of healthy groceries to help sustain their clients as they battle serious illnesses, isolation, or health challenges from aging
This month, Project Open Hand has a variety of shifts that they're looking to fill. Sign up here. No weekly commitment required but there's a pretty good chance you'll want to go back! They’re truly amazing.
Phat Beets Produce aims to address the lack of access to healthy food for low-income communities of color in Oakland. This nonprofit, founded in 2007, consists of five regular programs: 1) Produce distribution, 2) Youth programming, 3) Education, 4) Edible parks and plazas, and 5) Small food-business incubation.
If you're looking for a less hands-on opportunity, PHP might be the perfect fit for you. Get involved here, and help make a difference with a nonprofit that's got the (beet) juice!
Feeding America is leading the fight to end hunger in the U.S. They feed people facing hunger, advocate on behalf of Americans struggling with food insecurity and conduct in-depth research to better understand the problem. Every year, they work tirelessly to break the cycle of poverty and hunger. There are over 200 Feeding America Food Banks across the country. Find yours hereand see how you can get involved.
ICYMI we've been featuring stories of community advocates and their motivations for making an impact. Catch up on any videos you may have missed, and tune in tomorrow and next Wednesday to learn about DiveIn's co-founders in our final two #whyIdivein videos!
Guys! We're so close to launch we can barely sit still. If you're as excited as we are and want to take a peek at the app before we launch, hit us up. We'd love to add you to our growing list of rockstar beta testers!
While I pilot program is well under way, we didn't want you to think you missed your chance to join us. If you would like to learn more email us at partners@divein.app to chat with one of our team members.
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