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In our 2023 Annual Report, we take a look at trends at FISH over the past few years, particularly comparing pre-pandemic numbers to today. What we are seeing is continued growth in need, as the high cost of living paired with fewer support resources adds more and more strain for families. One area in which we have seen considerable increases is the pounds of food we distribute each year. In 2023, FISH distributed 1,560,603 pounds of food, more than any other year in our history as an organization. Our marketplace could not run without the generous support of our community. We source food from four main sources: donations from our Broomfield grocery stores and restaurant partners, Community Food Share, in-kind donations from our neighbors (which includes food drives!), and purchased food made possible by our incredible donors and by grant funding. All of these support networks allow us to stock a variety of food and personal care items for our families so they can shop for what their families need. Learn more about our work and recent trends at bit.ly/FISH23Report. #FoodBank #FamilyResourceCenter #Trends #AnnualReport

❓ Do you partner with local businesses? ✍ A study published in the Journal of Business Ethics found that partnerships between nonprofits and businesses led to a 50% ⬆ increase in donations compared to standalone efforts. ⚡ Research indicates that local businesses supporting community initiatives can increase local charitable contributions by up to 30%, highlighting the importance of community ties. We're working with local partners to bring the merry to Central Virginia on July 25 and 27. #DoingTheMostGood is as easy as 1-2-3. Simply mark the date, click to purchase and then participate over some sweet treats or an evening at the ball park. Thanks to our partners for helping to spread joy and support, all year long: sweetFrog Frozen Yogurt, Mellow Mushroom, Gelati Celesti, Fatburger, Richmond Flying Squirrels and Tri-City Chili Peppers. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eDxetZ3U

Food Bank Focus: This Hunger Action Month, we're spotlighting each letter to inspire meaningful actions in the fight against hunger. I - Involve your workplace: Encourage your employer to match donations, sponsor food drives, or participate in volunteer days at the Northeast Iowa Food Bank. #NEIFB #FoodBankFocus #HungerActionMonth

By choosing to shop and buy locally, you're not just supporting businesses; you're directly contributing to the vibrant economy of St. Charles County. Local businesses reinvest their profits back into the community, supporting schools, parks, and local charities. Additionally, shopping locally helps reduce your carbon footprint by minimizing transportation emissions. So, when you make a conscious decision to buy local, you're not only benefiting yourself but also strengthening the fabric of your community. https://buff.ly/3hdsyb1

Rising food costs have made it challenging for people to feed themselves and as a result has stretched many charitable food organizations thin. Our goal with our newly named Food Security Campaign is to help these organizations nourish communities in need. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gT44FwD2 #innovationfoodsecurity #innovationinthecommunity #foodsecurity #community

One of the easiest ways to support the kids served by GO Pantry is to donate food items we need to fill our Spring Break GO Boxes. 🌷☀️🌈 And if you don't have the time or physical capacity to hold an official food drive in your workspace, simply shop our Amazon Wish List and have our most needed items shipped directly to our warehouse! 📦 Spring Break GO Boxes provide a week's worth of kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare food for kids who experience food insecurity when they aren't in school (and as a result, aren't receiving school-provided breakfast and lunch). Click through to access our wish list, or email [email protected] for a full list of items needed for GO Boxes. https://lnkd.in/gdhB2Agg

Each Fall, I embark on my "Fundraising Frenzy" to support a local organization, matching donations along the way. This year, I am dedicated to Camella's Cupboard Food Pantry for Children, a local organization that focuses on providing Food for Kids. E̲v̲e̲r̲y̲ ̲s̲t̲o̲r̲y̲ ̲i̲s̲ ̲u̲n̲i̲q̲u̲e̲,̲ ̲a̲n̲d̲ ̲f̲o̲r̲ ̲k̲i̲d̲s̲ ̲f̲a̲c̲i̲n̲g̲ ̲f̲o̲o̲d̲ ̲i̲n̲s̲e̲c̲u̲r̲i̲t̲i̲e̲s̲,̲ 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁. Camella's Cupboard Food Pantry for Children is a remarkable local initiative, sending over 500 families in the area 60 lbs of fresh food, necessities, and more each week. The need is clear - kids are going hungry. Shockingly, 1 in 6 kids in CT experience food insecurity, but since 2018, Camella's Cupboard has been making a difference. It's all about the kids. If you would like to support this cause, there are several ways to help or donate! 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐭𝐭𝐩𝐬://𝐛𝐢𝐭.𝐥𝐲/𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲. Just think if everyone I know donates $25, WOW - what a difference. https://lnkd.in/eAtanXva