It’s World Food Day!

In these times, the majority of the world is able to take it for granted – the availability of food. However, there are still some 800 Million people who do not get enough to eat – for various reasons – and World Food Day, sponsored by the United Nations, is meant to draw attention to…

We asked ChatGPT about Food Drives

With Fall Food Drive season coming up, we wanted to find out what ChatGPT had to say about the importance of food drives. Here’s what we got: Chat GPT Response In a world grappling with various social and economic challenges, the importance of food drives cannot be overstated. These community-driven initiatives play a vital role…

Good News … Bad News

First, the good news. The number of people needing food support has declined from a peak of 60 Million during the pandemic to 53 Million. Now, the bad news…this is 13 Million people more than needed assistance before the pandemic – nearly 33% more. What does this mean for food banks and pantries? They need…

You Are What Your Donate

None of us should need a reminder of what we should eat and what foods we should avoid, but we do. It’s so clear how diet and health are related. One of the by-products of the COVID19 pandemic has been another stark reminder of this connection. People who have diet related health issues have suffered…

Different Year… Same Mission

2020 was a tough year. For food banks and pantries, the rapid increase in the number of people needing food assistance as COVID19 hit the United States strained their capacity to its limits…and sometimes beyond. It’s not possible to overstate the time, effort and sacrifices made by all of the people who work at these…