Archive for 'Food Poverty'
Food Pantries – Storing and Preserving Food for The Food Banks
Posted on 29. Jun, 2011 by Admin.
Food pantry in Washington DC is a warehouse that stores the food being supplied to the Food Banks. Pantries are located wherever food banks are set up. These groups are non profitable organizations that are recognized by the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) and are tax exempt. These charitable organizations get their food from other companies or establishments. Is the Food Offered by these Pantries safe for Consumption?
As mentioned earlier, these pantries usually receive food from Hotels and retailers in form of donations, over-ordered and over produced food. Some food products which are available at these banks are past their expiration. However, the pantries and the banks conduct appropriate tests with the help of the food industry on the food products. It is only after these products get the approval from the food industry, that they are made available for distribution. [...]
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Perhaps You Have a Food Bank in Your City – Get Off Your Butt and Support It!
Posted on 24. Jun, 2011 by Admin.
Before retirement my company had always helped out in our local markets with community support, everything from sponsoring fundraisers for non-profit groups to running food drives. With small businesses strained, less money available to be donated, and job losses, things are tough in many parts of our country. But, let’s talk about food banks for a moment, shall we?
Not long ago in fact, in my local newspaper there was an article; “Food Bank Starved for Cash,” written by Nicole Brambila, and in that article the readers learn that it’s not just cash, but food too. Seriously, and this is a huge problem around the nation. [...]
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Donating Food to Your Local Food Bank Lets You Give the Gift of Life!
Posted on 20. Jun, 2011 by Admin.
As the lazy days at the beach, biking and hiking expeditions and roller skating at the park draw to a close with cooling weather, we all start to get into our preparations for the upcoming holiday season. When even people still considered to be in the ‘middle class’ are struggling with food and household expenses, we need to turn our attention to those less fortunate. Want to help others? Donating food is one of the best ways to do just that. You don’t have to be plush with money to give this gift of life. Remember, every little bit helps!
A recent news report revealed that 1 in 7 people in the U.S. lives at, or below the poverty line! This is a higher percentage than ever previously recorded, when statistics began being collected in the late 1950s. Millions of children go to bed hungry, right here in the U.S. That’s downright disgraceful. [...]
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Why Apply for Free Grants for Single Mothers?
Posted on 14. Jun, 2011 by Admin.
If you are a low income single mother, you may be eligible to receive free grants, subsidies and financial aid. You may wonder: “From whom?” The answer is the federal government, your state’s government and various charities for women. Why apply for free grants for single mothers?
Some might say the answer is obvious. But if you are constantly struggling to make ends meet and feed your kids, maybe you are missing something important. First, we will assume that you have already gotten rid of all unnecessary expenditures. This includes dining out, your aircon, cable TV service, iPhone, MacBook, X-Box, Playstation, new HDTV, BluRay player, 3G service, shiny new car, etc. Face it, if you can afford all these luxuries, you are not in financial need. [...]
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Some Basic Services Provided By A Food Bank
Posted on 10. Jun, 2011 by Admin.
Have you noticed that of late a number of social-service organizations have been established throughout the US? Since 1976 there has been a noticeable increase in the number of foodbanking corporations in almost all American states. This is mainly because of the fact that more people have started relying on these organizations for meeting their basic food requirements. If you conduct a market survey, you will get to understand that a large number of such agencies are found in Washington DC – this is simply because the state has a good percentage of individuals and families who heavily depend on the services of these food banks. [...]