Good News Notes: “A nonprofit located in Queens, New York, is tackling the issue of food insecurity in the United States head-on. Before the coronavirus pandemic hit, The Connected Chef focused on education, cooking and gardening classes. The organization’s priorities changed to combating food insecurity when COVID-19 began to spread across New York City, director and co-founder Kim Calichio explained. Calichio and her husband are both restaurant…
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Syracuse University addresses food insecurity on campus
Good News Notes: “While it might be tucked away in a small room at Hendricks Chapel, the food pantry fills a great need at Syracuse University. “It’s a pantry for students by students,” said Syeisha Byrd, Office of Engagement Programs Director. It’s well stocked with non-perishable food as well as personal care items. “We try…
19-year-old Crossroads graduate launches app to fight food insecurity and waste
Good News Notes: “Fed up by the high rates of food insecurity and food waste in L.A. County, 19-year-old Theo Goldstine came up with a truly GenZ solution — an app that connects individuals with surplus food with those around them who could use that food. Goldstine took a gap year after graduating from Crossroads…
‘Blessed to be a blessing’
Good News Notes: “On Tuesday, many ‘Feed Fayette’ volunteers worked throughout the day to hand out and personally deliver food boxes to seniors, the homebound, and veterans. ‘Feed Fayette’ is provided by a relief program entitled ‘Farmers To Families.’ The Farmers to Families Food Box program is part of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP),…
When people move, they throw out food. This company brings it to food banks
Good News Notes: “In 2009, Adam Lowy was working at his family’s moving company, helping families pack up and move to a new home. After some time working odd jobs at the company, he noticed that many families would leave behind plenty of items — including food. ‘When people move, they throw away a whole…
Kansas City’s Green Acres Fish Farm Offers Hope And Healthy Food To Families In Need
Good News Notes: “It doesn’t take long to realize Bill Coe is passionate about what he does in the greenhouse at East High School. Coe is director and CEO of Green Acres Urban Farm and Research Project, which is surrounded by some of Kansas City’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods. Around here, fast food is more common…
Nonprofit battling food insecurity in Wayne County hands out thousands of meal boxes every week
Good News Notes: “During the coronavirus pandemic, people lined up in their cars to get COVID-19 tests or vaccinations has become a familiar sight. In Wayne County, the line is for food. Even with stimulus bills from Congress, many still need help from their neighbors. Sam Lewis comes every Monday to load up his Chevy…
Camas-based nonprofit helps homeless students succeed
Good News Notes: “Imagine being homeless and still having to do school work in order to graduate. Or just advance to the next grade level. Family Promise of Clark County, a nonprofit based in Camas that helps families experiencing homelessness, jumped in to help students by launching its FP Cares Educational Services in November. Along…
New campaign will help combat food insecurity on campus
Good News Notes: “Roadrunners have an easy new way to combat food insecurity on campus: the Swipe Out Hunger campaign. Developed in partnership with Campus Services, UTSA Dining and the Roadrunner Pantry, the campaign allows meal plan holders to donate unused meals to help students in need. In the university’s first ever Swipe Out Hunger…
Principal Who Works at Walmart for Students Gets $50K from Store
Good News Notes: “A high school principal in South Carolina is being recognized for working around the clock to help take care of his students. After learning about the economic hardships some of his students face, North Charleston High School Principal Henry Darby took a second job at Walmart, working the overnight shift several days a week…