Karen Alyssa Plate’s Post

I recently visited a local food bank. It is a food bank that picks up produce at a local grocery store. They used to pickup meats near expiration too. They have freezers and as an under-supplied, overburdened food bank, the need is definitely present. In the last six months the same grocery store stopped discounting meats to 50% and started only discounting them to 30%. I know for a fact this has led to greater discard of expired meat. They no longer allow the food bank to pick up near expiration meats. People who wouldn’t be able to afford those foods in the first place, imaginary profits and losses that never existed are their “reasoning” for throwing food away instead. People in need are not the enemy. People in need aren’t hoarding their money greedily and eagerly waiting at the donation doors. The (potential) merger of Albertsons and Fred Meyer terrifies me. They’re already coordinating their sales to justify “see we’re competing with each other and will keep doing so if you let us merge” What all shoppers have realized? Their prices were heavily inflated since first word of this merger to allow “sales” that don’t lose them a penny. Grocery prices are already unattainable for many and only worsening.

In Michigan, nearly 12% of people face food insecurity, and many of our community members face barriers to accessing nutritious food. Food insecurity has soared over the past few years, making it more important than ever to create a future where our food system is equitable, sustainable, and equipped to meet southeast Michigan’s needs. At our foundation, we support a number of nonprofit organizations, including Fair Food Network, Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan, Forgotten Harvest, Capuchin Soup Kitchen, and Make Food Not Waste, who are working to increase food access, destigmatized food insecurity, and provide education and resources so that people throughout our region can thrive. Read about our community collaboration to strengthen regional food security: https://lnkd.in/gZ-xUHUM

Another city (and state) on the Food Rescue Hero network map! Chicago Food Rescue mobilizes Chicagoans to get perfectly good food onto the tables of the community, instead of letting the food go to waste. If you're in #Chicago, download the Chicago Food Rescue app! #FoodRescue #FoodRecovery #EndHunger #EndFoodWaste

Let’s Talk About Hunger Beyond the Holidays Why do we often feel the call to feed the hungry only during Thanksgiving and Christmas? The truth is, hunger doesn’t take a holiday. People in our communities are in need every single day of the year. This holiday season, as you generously donate turkeys or volunteer your time, think about extending that same kindness into the rest of the year. Supporting organizations like Table to Table whose mission is to fight food insecurity year-round and reduce food waste, is a great way to make a lasting impact. Here are a few ideas to help: 🍎 Donate funds or surplus food throughout the year. 🤲 Volunteer regularly, not just during the holidays. 📢 Spread the word about organizations tackling hunger. Let’s come together not just during the festive season, but always, to help those less fortunate. Together, we can make a difference, one meal at a time. www.Tabletotable.org #EndHunger #YearRoundGiving #SupportLocal #TableToTable #MakeADifference #rescuingfood #reducingwaste #relievinghunger

✨ Exciting News! ✨ This year, I'm stepping up (literally!) and joining the annual Stop Foodborne Illness STOP3000 Challenge for the first time. Typically, I contribute through donations, but this year, I'm pushing past my comfort zone... 👉 What’s the challenge? Each day in September, we're walking 3,000 steps in memory of the 3,000 lives lost to foodborne illness in the U.S. each year. This also aligns with National Food Safety Education Month—a cause that means so much to many of us in the profession. 👟 Why? Because food safety matters. Small actions today can lead to big changes tomorrow. So, any contribution is appreciated and will make a difference. 🎯 Our goal? We aim to raise $1,000 for STOP Foodborne Illness. If we hit our goal, here's a fun twist: we'll keep walking 3,000 steps daily for the rest of the year! 💙 Together, we can make a difference. Your support matters, whether through a donation or by sharing this message. Let’s #STOPfoodborneillness and honor those who’ve been impacted. Join our journey and contribute if you can! I'll keep you posted on how we do!

Tomorrow is Give to the Max Day, a day of supporting non profit organizations that impact our communities. If you’d like to give but do not have an organization in mind, check out The Food Group!

September is #HungerActionMonth — how is #TeamCVS working to support access to nutritious food in the communities we serve? 👇 🍎 Food insecurity is a widespread problem and continues to rise post-pandemic, according to the latest studies from nonprofit, Feeding America, but a unique approach is needed to meet the needs of different communities. 🥕 That's why CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation have granted nearly $1.5 million to nine community organizations across the country working to combat hunger, providing food insecurity solutions unique to respective communities. 🥪 Through this tailored approach, we're helping more people in our communities have access to nutritious food — so they can better focus on their overall health and well-being. https://lnkd.in/epu6Edk4

September is #HungerActionMonth — how is #TeamCVS working to support access to nutritious food in the communities we serve? 👇 🍎 Food insecurity is a widespread problem and continues to rise post-pandemic, according to the latest studies from nonprofit, Feeding America, but a unique approach is needed to meet the needs of different communities. 🥕 That's why CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation have granted nearly $1.5 million to nine community organizations across the country working to combat hunger, providing food insecurity solutions unique to respective communities. 🥪 Through this tailored approach, we're helping more people in our communities have access to nutritious food — so they can better focus on their overall health and well-being. https://lnkd.in/ew5uD94V

September is #HungerActionMonth — how is #TeamCVS working to support access to nutritious food in the communities we serve? 👇 🍎 Food insecurity is a widespread problem and continues to rise post-pandemic, according to the latest studies from nonprofit, Feeding America, but a unique approach is needed to meet the needs of different communities. 🥕 That's why CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation have granted nearly $1.5 million to nine community organizations across the country working to combat hunger, providing food insecurity solutions unique to respective communities. 🥪 Through this tailored approach, we're helping more people in our communities have access to nutritious food — so they can better focus on their overall health and well-being. https://lnkd.in/ecNM7WH6