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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just gave Midwest Food Bank over half a million dollars in food, equipment, and disaster relief supplies. The donation will help the nonprofit reach hungry families across the country faster than ever before.
A new partnership in Georgia lets volunteers deliver fresh produce to retired elephants at a refuge, turning a simple weekly drive into a chance to care for gentle giants. Second Harvest of South Georgia is teaming up with Elephant Aid International to keep rescued elephants fed and thriving.
Dozens of volunteers gathered in Fayetteville to pack thousands of meal kits for children facing hunger across North Carolina's Sandhills region. One in four children in the area struggles with food insecurity, especially on weekends when school meals aren't available.
The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation just crossed an incredible milestone: $100 million donated to charities across the state. CEO Derrick Hall and representatives from organizations like Matthew's Crossing Food Bank gathered at Chase Field to celebrate decades of community impact.
Boeing employees donated funds to buy a forklift for Northwest Harvest's grocery market, ending delays that kept hungry families waiting in the cold. The upgrade means faster service and fresher food for people who need it most.
A Washington food bank just landed a solar grant that will slash its electricity costs by 80%, freeing up thousands of dollars to feed hungry neighbors. The timing couldn't be better as they prepare to move into a larger facility.
Sharon Sparkes started a food pantry from her Thunder Bay kitchen 20 years ago with just three visitors. Now at 81, she feeds up to 100 people every two weeks and teaches clients valuable life skills.
Nigeria just launched a nationwide Community Food Bank Programme to tackle malnutrition in 2 million children under five. The initiative will provide food vouchers and nutrition counseling to vulnerable families through local health centers starting April 2026.
When international students in Sendai couldn't get help from home, a local food bank answered their call. Food Bank Sendai is now tackling a growing challenge and starting an important conversation about supporting students far from home.
A Chicago TV station turned holiday spirit into $81,000 for four local charities, tripling last year's fundraising totals. Viewers donated through food drives, toy collections, and cultural programs, with every dollar matched by the McCormick Foundation.
Thousands across England and Wales are ditching traditional gyms to get fit while helping their communities through GoodGym. Members run to volunteer projects like food banks and rooftop gardens, creating stronger bodies and connections along the way.
A Florida food bank received a double surprise in one day: $200,000 for a new refrigerated truck and $100,000 to buy food for hungry families. The donations from Publix Charities will help Harry Chapin Food Bank reach more neighbors across Southwest Florida.
Mothers are filming their food bank visits and sharing them online, removing the stigma around asking for help during tough economic times. Their videos show how pantries provide quality groceries while inspiring others to seek support when needed.
When 13 inches of snow threatened to shut down Pennsylvania food banks, volunteers grabbed plows and braved frigid temperatures to make sure nobody went hungry. Two men cleared a parking lot in 45 minutes after seeing a Facebook post, helping feed more than 100 families the next morning.
After icy weather forced a two-day closure, Central Texas Food Bank is racing to process backlogged perishable food for thousands of families. Community members are already answering the call, but 125 more volunteers are urgently needed this week alone.
Volunteers at Montana Food Bank Network are worth over $30 per hour, helping the statewide organization stretch limited budgets to feed thousands of families. Their work in the new facility has more than doubled food distribution capacity across Montana.
Every volunteer slot filled at the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia as hundreds showed up to honor Dr. King's legacy of service. The overwhelming response shows how communities turn values into action when it matters most.