As the pandemic continues, the need for food assistance has continued to grow. Traditionally, summer is a time when more people need help anyway – so this summer it’s really double trouble. Fortunately, more and more people and organizations are chipping in to help out. Like a Good Neighbor, State Farm is There Most…
As May comes to a close, we’re so proud of the many groups who organized #GiveHealthy drives. We know from our food bank and pantry partners that they are all dealing with an historic increase in need stemming from the COVID19 pandemic. It’s been inspiring to see that so many have chipped in to help…
“The COVID19 Pandemic has wiped out the 2020 Spring Food Drive season” or so thought many a month ago as the coronavirus gripped the nation. As it turns out, many hunger relief organizations have turned to #GiveHealthy to get food drive support this spring. We’re thrilled to partner with such a wide variety of organizations…
It’s already old news that the COVID-19 Pandemic has disrupted everyone and everything, including Spring Food Drive Season. For food banks and food pantries, the changes are dramatic: An increasing number of people who need help Fewer volunteers (many volunteers are older and at higher COVID-19 risk) Extra measures taken to protect the people working…
To start, we hope you are healthy and safe. We hope you are following CDC guidelines and any applicable state and local requirements so that you are part of the solution to this terrible pandemic. We are all in this together. The team at #GiveHealthy has gone on high alert. We know that the number…
We’ve got some exciting news to report – a “special announcement.” We just wrapped up onboarding City Harvest! City Harvest, based in New York City, is one of the country’s largest and most forward thinking food banks. We’re honored to be partnering with them. Would you like to support City Harvest with a food…
We know so many people who love to fight hunger! It’s why our community keeps growing! And we’re thrilled to announce that Chef Greg Silverman has joined the #GiveHealthy Advisory Board. Chef Greg Silverman is the Executive Director of the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH), in New York City. Through a supermarket-style food pantry,…
Looking over our shoulder at 2019, we’re so grateful to have partnered with so many terrific food banks, food pantries and the organizations that support them with food drives. A special shout out to Neighbor to Neighbor in Connecticut, the Greater Boston Food Bank and Hubspot, whose Hubspot Gives Back drive raised nearly 2 tons…
It’s always a thrill to visit a hunger relief organization and see them in action. I’ve never met someone working at a food pantry, food bank, soup kitchen or shelter that wasn’t passionate about the work that they do and welcoming to visitors – whether people coming for assistance or just stopping by to say…
About a year ago, a group of organizations began a series of discussions that led to the development of the #GiveHealthy Movement. The idea was that #GiveHealthy could both heighten public awareness that hunger is a health issue and provide a way for people to donate fresh produce and other healthy food. It could bring…