Pet food pantry: Free food for dogs and cats

Good News Notes: “Officials with the Iroquois County Animal Rescue said their Pet Food Pantry will be open on the second Sunday of every month. According to officials, there will be free cat food and dog food that are available for pet owners to pick up. County residents who are senior citizens, receiving unemployment compensation,…

Ritenour Food Pantry receives $56,000 donation from local dealership

Good News Notes: “Sunset Hills Subaru will donate to the Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry. Sunset Hills Subaru General Manager Ryan Blankenship will present a $58,000 check Thursday, April 28 at 10 a.m. to the Pantry’s Board of Directors at the dealership showroom. “We don’t want anyone to ever go hungry,” Blankenship said. “Right now, it’s…

Simple steps toward reducing waste this holiday season

Good News Notes: “With concern about climate change growing, this holiday season is a chance to try celebrating in more planet-friendly ways. Simple changes to the way we gift wrap, send cards, decorate and entertain can cut out a lot of waste. (And often save money in the process.) “This is the year to approach…

Food Bank of Iowa working to combat veteran food insecurity

Good News Notes: “This year the Food Bank of Iowa is giving back to veterans in a special way.  It’s bringing its food pantry on the road with a Mobile Food Bank. The Food Bank officials said they started doing this because food insecurity is high among veterans.   Officials also say that sometimes those individuals are hesitant…

Hero Veterans Tackle Food Insecurity and Feed Fellow Vets

Good News Notes: “Former Marine Corps cook Dionisio Cucuta, Jr. has served 2.7 million meals since March 30, 2020. At the beginning of the pandemic, the retired chef and disabled combat veteran partnered with the food rescue organization Table to Table, feeding 3,000 families — including 250-300 veterans — through his Table to Table Tuesdays program…

Google launches new search tool to help combat food insecurity

Good News Notes: “Google announced a new website designed to be a “one-stop shop” for people with food insecurity. The “Find Food Support” site includes a food locator tool powered by Google Maps which people can use to search for their nearest food bank, food pantry, or school lunch program pickup site in their community. Google is…

Kentucky nonprofit delivering groceries, essential items to people in need during pandemic

Good News Notes: “A Kentucky-based nonprofit born as a result of the coronavirus pandemicis hand-delivering groceries and other essential items to community members who otherwise can’t get to a food pantry.  Maria Accardi and Constance Merritt created Bringing Justice Home last year after recognizing that food pantries were hit hard by the pandemic, losing both supplies and needed volunteers.   They…

$30 million campaign to end hunger in Central Ohio

Good News Notes: “The Mid-Ohio Food Collective (MOFC) is starting a campaign to fundraise, innovate its services, and ultimately end hunger across Central Ohio. The organization recently launched its ‘Rooted-In-You Campaign to Reimagine Hunger’ to achieve a $30 million fundraising goal for its 20-county service area. “If all we do is give you really good…

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…