New! Introducing the #GiveHealthy Partner Portal
We’re excited to introduce the new #GiveHealthy Partner Portal, designed to give our food bank and pantry partners greater visibility into the support they receive through #GiveHealthy digital food drives.
With the Partner Portal, partners will be able to monitor campaigns in real time, track donor participation, measure pounds of healthy food raised, view campaign progress, and export reports—all from one convenient location.
Whether you’re looking to recognize top-performing food drives, prepare reports for leadership, or track the success of your digital food drives, the Partner Portal makes it easier than ever to access the information you need.
#GH Partner Portal features include:
- 📊 Real-time campaign dashboards
- ❤️ Donor and campaign performance reporting
- 📦 Food items, pounds, and donation totals
- 📈 Campaign progress tracking
- 📥 Downloadable CSV reports for easy analysis and sharing
We’re excited to continue providing tools that help our partners save time, strengthen donor relationships, and demonstrate their impact in the communities they serve.
Contact our team to schedule a personalized walkthrough and discover how the portal can help you access campaign insights, monitor donor activity, and download reports with ease.
Beyond The Pantry: The New Role of Food Banks
For decades, food banks and pantries have been known primarily for one essential mission: providing food to neighbors in need. While that mission remains at the heart of their work, many organizations are expanding their impact in new and innovative ways. Across the country, food banks are becoming community resource hubs, offering nutrition education, healthcare partnerships, workforce development programs, financial wellness resources, community gardens, and even medically tailored meals. These initiatives recognize that addressing hunger means looking beyond immediate food assistance to the underlying challenges that contribute to food insecurity.
This evolution reflects a growing understanding that food security is closely connected to overall health, economic stability, and community well-being. More organizations are adopting grocery store-style pantries that give clients greater choice, partnering with healthcare providers through Food is Medicine initiatives, investing in farms that provide fresh produce, and using technology to improve food sourcing and distribution. Rather than simply measuring success by the number of meals served, many food banks are focusing on creating lasting outcomes by increasing access to nutritious food, reducing stigma, and empowering individuals and families to thrive.
As the hunger-relief landscape continues to evolve, so do the opportunities to engage donors and communities in meaningful ways. Today’s supporters want to understand the broader impact of their contributions, not just how many meals were provided, but how their generosity is helping build healthier, stronger communities. At #GiveHealthy, we’re committed to helping food banks and pantries tell that story through digital food drive tools, marketing toolkits, and resources that inspire year-round community engagement. By embracing new ideas while staying rooted in your mission, your organization can continue meeting today’s needs while preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.
Partner Spotlight
Every newsletter, we spotlight a different Food Bank or Pantry doing exceptional work. This month, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on Operation Food Search, a leading hunger-relief organization serving the St. Louis region and a valued #GiveHealthy partner. For decades, Operation Food Search has been dedicated to ending hunger by providing nutritious food, nutrition education, and innovative programs that help children, families, and older adults thrive. Through our partnership, supporters can make a meaningful impact by helping provide healthy food to neighbors facing food insecurity. Together, we’re making it easier for communities to give healthy and build a stronger, healthier future for all.
Food Drive Spotlight
Robert E. Bell Middle School and the 7B PTA made a meaningful impact through their Feed Our Kids Food Drive 2026, rallying families, students, teachers, and the school community to support City Harvest’s annual campaign. Their efforts helped provide nutritious food to New York City children and their families during the summer months, when access to free school meals can become limited. By coming together for this important cause, this food drive demonstrated the power of community and the difference a collective effort can make. We’re proud to spotlight their commitment to helping ensure local families had access to the healthy food they needed.
Current News
More Than One Million Children Lose SNAP Benefits
A new report from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found that more than one million children have lost access to SNAP benefits following recent federal policy changes, contributing to an overall decline of more than four million SNAP participants nationwide. The report attributes the reductions to changes in eligibility requirements and increased administrative barriers, raising concerns that many eligible families are no longer receiving critical nutrition assistance. Hunger advocates warn that these losses could place additional strain on food banks and pantries as more households turn to charitable food programs to help fill the gap. The findings underscore the continued importance of strong community partnerships and investments in hunger-relief organizations to ensure families have reliable access to nutritious food.
(The Guardian, 3 minute read)
Feeding America Report Bolsters ‘Food is Medicine’
A new evaluation from Feeding America reinforces the growing impact of Food is Medicine programs, showing that partnerships between food banks and healthcare providers can improve health outcomes while reducing healthcare utilization. Across 21 food banks in 13 states, participants experienced a 14% decrease in hospitalizations, an 11% reduction in emergency room visits, and a 47% increase in food security, along with improvements in blood sugar, cholesterol, and body mass index. The findings highlight the unique role food banks play in connecting nutritious food with healthcare services, demonstrating that consistent access to healthy food can be a powerful tool for preventing and managing chronic disease. As Food is Medicine initiatives continue to expand nationwide, the report strengthens the case for investing in food banks as essential partners in improving both community health and food security.
(Food Bank News, 4 minute read)
How to Keep a Nutrition Policy Going
Many food banks have adopted nutrition policies to increase access to healthier foods, but maintaining those policies requires ongoing commitment across the entire organization. The Community Food Bank of New Jersey has successfully sustained its nutrition policy by embedding it into purchasing decisions, staff training, donor education, and long-term strategic planning. Leaders emphasize that regular evaluation, organization-wide buy-in, and clear communication with partners are essential to ensuring nutrition remains a core priority rather than a one-time initiative. As more food banks prioritize nutrition security alongside food security, strong, sustainable nutrition policies are becoming an important tool for improving community health and increasing access to nutritious foods.
(Food Bank News, 5 minute read)
