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Annual Ruck March brings students out to Erie’s Bayfront to help veterans in need.
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Residents of the Portland neighborhood spent Friday afternoon cleaning up Northwestern Parkway and setting up rides and games for the Portland Festival.
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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but for many of P.E.I.’s less fortunate residents, celebrations will be a little less meaty this year.
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MARYLAND (DC New Now) A change in Maryland law went into effect Oct. 1 that offers incentives to farmers who donate their products to food banks and other nonprofits. Previously farmers could write off 50% of their donations and 70% for organic food. But now the wholesale credit is a full 100%. There is, []
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In this week’s Out and About, the Ghost Gulch Haunted Pub Trolley Tour returns, First Friday Flow for Food Share kicks off the first week of October, and Helena Sun Run laps around for another year.
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The Brantford Food Bank says theyre experiencing record high use with registration numbers they havent seen since the 2008 recession.
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The CAC Office on Aging is assisting older, limited-income adults with feeding their pets.
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FRESNO, Calif. (KGPE)- Blue Star Moms are accepting donations from now until November 11 to put together care packages for local members of the military who are serving overseas or are away from home for the holidays. The organization hopes to create at least 400 car packages. If you would like to donate you can []
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Join the Virginia Down Syndrome Association as we unite for a common cause and raise funds during the 17th Annual Step UP for Down Syndrome 5K & Family Festival! Whether you have Down syndrome, know someone who does, or just want to show your support
![Birmingham Zoo set to host their biggest fundraiser of the year as the cost of animal food soars [Video]](https://video.travel4meaning.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/mp_178130_0_6UEVHMWCERDXPEBD2EG5JFCWNYjpg.jpg)
No matter how cute the animals are, the Birmingham Zoo is not immune to inflation. It is now costing much more than ever to feed them too.
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WVTM 13 is a proud partner in the fight to end hunger with the Community Foodbank of Central Alabama, and during its Neighbors Helping Neighbors Food Drive collected 6,377 pounds of food.The foodbank said that’s enough to provide more than 5,000 meals.To learn how to volunteer, or to donate online to the Community Foodbank of Central Alabama, click here.Video below: WVTM 13 News Reporter Patsy Douglas at the Homewood donation locationVideo below: WVTM 13 News Anchor Rick Karle at the Bessemer locationVideo below: WVTM 13 News Anchor Carla Wade at the Hoover donation locationHunger HeroesWVTM 13 has showcased Hunger Heroes who are volunteering their time and energy to end this issue. Take a look at their stories below.Howard BurnettTamika HolmesCharlene Sharp Food Insecurity in AlabamaFeeding America studied local food insecurity and food costs across the country, with updated data from 2021.View their interactive map below.
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Learn more about the community-led & community-driven programs offered in the Montbello community or donate to their food access programs at MontbelloOrganizing.org.