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Colorado School District Plans Farm-to-Table Cafeterias
Solutions3h ago

Colorado School District Plans Farm-to-Table Cafeterias

Eagle County Schools just won a $35,700 grant to explore growing their own food for student lunches. The six-month study could transform 35 acres of district land into gardens that feed kids fresh, local produce.

Google News - School Innovation2 min read
Des Plaines Foundation Doubles Donations to $50K for Pantries
Solutions4d ago

Des Plaines Foundation Doubles Donations to $50K for Pantries

A Chicago-area community foundation just delivered $50,000 to five local food pantries after a generous family matched their fundraising dollar for dollar. The gift comes as pantries report serving up to 1,800 visitors monthly.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Empty Bowls Raises $5K for Fond du Lac Food Pantries
Solutions6d ago

Empty Bowls Raises $5K for Fond du Lac Food Pantries

A community pottery fundraiser in Wisconsin just delivered more than $5,000 to six local food pantries, giving each organization over $800 to fight hunger. The 26-year-old Empty Bowls tradition combines art education with feeding families in need.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
Sendai Food Bank Steps Up for Struggling Foreign Students
Acts of KindnessFeb 16

Sendai Food Bank Steps Up for Struggling Foreign Students

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.

Japan Times2 min read
Family Lentil Mill Lifts Quality Standards in Rural India
SolutionsFeb 13

Family Lentil Mill Lifts Quality Standards in Rural India

A third-generation family business in rural India is transforming how red lentils reach dinner tables, turning basic crops into kitchen-ready products. Their focus on cleanliness and quality is reshaping an entire local food ecosystem.

YourStory India2 min read
Valley Rotary Clubs Pack 161 Food Boxes for 19 Pantries
Acts of KindnessFeb 3

Valley Rotary Clubs Pack 161 Food Boxes for 19 Pantries

Six Rotary clubs across Connecticut's Valley region are joining forces to pack 161 meal boxes for local food pantries in a single morning. Volunteers are welcome to join the March 14 effort at Trinity Episcopal Church in Seymour.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Volunteers Pack 10,000 Meals in One Maine Morning
Acts of KindnessJan 28

Volunteers Pack 10,000 Meals in One Maine Morning

Dozens of volunteers gathered on a freezing Saturday morning in Hampden, Maine to pack 10,000 nutritious meals for neighbors facing impossible choices between food and heating bills. High schoolers and retirees worked side by side, turning rice, beans, and hope into 1,700 ready-to-eat bags headed straight to local food pantries.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
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Acts of KindnessJan 26

Nigeria Program Teaches Moms to Fight Malnutrition at Home

A youth-led nutrition program in Ebonyi State is turning vaccine days into cooking classes, teaching parents how to fight child malnutrition with affordable local foods. Over 100 families have started kitchen gardens, growing fresh vegetables in bottles and old tires.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read