Committee hears bill to exempt nonprofit prepared‑meal programs from state sales tax Supporters told the committee that a Department of Revenue re‑interpretation would tax nonprofit prepared-meal programs beginning July 1, 2025, costing Second Harvest Heartland roughly $50,000–$60,000 per month; the Department said the exemption as drafted would apply to nonprofits whose sole purpose is prepared food and could be tightened.

A proposed bill in Minnesota could save nonprofit meal programs like Second Harvest Heartland from a staggering $60,000 monthly tax burden, ensuring more meals reach those in need.

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🌟 Hunger relief starts with community action. Bright Mind is empowering families with meal kits, nutrition education, and tech tools to fight food insecurity. Join us in making a difference today. 💪
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Feeding the Hungry: A Call to Compassion

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🍲 Hunger relief builds brighter tomorrows. Street Care fuels youth with meals + mentorship 👉 www.streetcare.us
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How Community Foundations Are Addressing Rising Hunger in the U.S. Three community foundations share what they’re doing to alleviate hunger and offer lessons on what other funders can do.

Three community foundations share what they’re doing to alleviate hunger and offer lessons on what other funders can do.

Martha Ramirez(@martharamirez.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/4t3w4ue7

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Over the past several months our network has risen to meet extraordinary challenges, and we are so grateful to our speakers, presenters, and every attendee who came out to spend time with us and brought their expertise & passion to the table.

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MDHHS adds fourth location for On-the-Go food pantries to help address food insecurity in southeast Michigan Michigan's Women, Infants & Children program, providing supplemental nutrition, breastfeeding information, and other resources for healthy mothers & babies.

Michigan expands “On‑the‑Go” food pantries with a new location in Clinton Township to help more families access food this March and beyond. 🍎🥖

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France became the first country to legally require supermarkets to donate unsold but edible food to charities instead of throwing it away. The landmark law aims to cut food waste, fight hunger, and build a more humane food system. Stores partner with food banks and NGOs to redistribute surplus food to people in need. The policy has helped reduce landfill waste, lower greenhouse gas emissions from rotting food, and improve access to meals for vulnerable communities. France’s model is now inspiring other countries to rethink food waste laws and create win–win solutions for people and the planet.

France becomes first country to force supermarkets to donate unsold food 🥖
Fighting waste & hunger at the same time 🇫🇷

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Local nonprofits brief supervisors on school food bags, pantry needs and county support Lunchbox 276 and the Appalachian Cupboard of Kindness described expanding operations to Dickinson County and asked the board for help with volunteers, storage and modest funding. County agencies and the Dickinson County Food Bank offered logistical support and possible space and equipment solutions.

Local nonprofits are stepping up to tackle hunger in Dickinson County, but they need your support to expand their vital services!

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Advocates seek $10M to preserve universal school meals as federal rules change Sponsors and advocates urged a $10 million state appropriation to protect Community Eligibility Program coverage and school meal reimbursements after federal changes to SNAP and Medicaid direct certification. Witnesses said the funding would help maintain universal meals where federal eligibility declines.

Maryland advocates are pushing for $10 million to ensure every child has access to school meals, highlighting critical links between hunger and student success.

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Wayne County OKs $1 million agreement with Forgotten Harvest to expand food boxes after SNAP pause The Health and Human Services Committee approved a $1,000,000 comparable-source agreement with Forgotten Harvest to expand weekly food-box distributions to up to 45,000 Wayne County households, funded from county general/post-ARPA dollars; commissioners asked about sustainability and lines at pantries.

Wayne County just approved a $1 million agreement to expand food-box distributions to 45,000 households, addressing the urgent need for support amid rising food insecurity.

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What happens when hunger becomes a daily reality? 🍎
A powerful blog highlights how poor nutrition can lead to fatigue, weakness, and long-term health challenges

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Farm advocates and food banks ask Vermont Appropriations for $5.5 million to bolster SNAP and local-food programs NOFA Vermont, local farmers and food-hub operators asked the Appropriations Committee to fund NOFA's $500,000 ongoing request for Crop Cash programs and to approve a $5 million FY27 appropriation for the Vermont Food Bank to expand Vermonters Feeding Vermonters and disaster response capacity.

Vermont's SNAP program is not just a lifeline for nearly 63,400 residents—it's a powerful boost for local farmers and the economy, driving over $12 million monthly!

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🍽️ A meal brings comfort, stability, and hope. 💙
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🍽️ Food brings comfort, dignity, and hope.
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Committee approves Feed MKE contract extension and No Kid Hungry grant to expand food recovery and summer-meal support The committee authorized a $75,000 service contract (from the Wisconsin DNR) to extend the Feed MKE food-waste assistance program through September 2026 and accepted a $25,000 No Kid Hungry grant to support four food-recovery organizations and summer-meal/SNAP-Ed continuity; Andy Shaka described program aims and delivery plans.

Milwaukee is taking a bold step in the fight against hunger with a $75,000 extension of the Feed MKE program and a $25,000 grant to boost food recovery efforts for families in need!

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Northern Illinois Food Bank Unveils Exciting Fundraising Events for 2026 The Northern Illinois Food Bank has announced five signature fundraising events for 2026, aimed at combating hunger in the community. Join us in this important mission.

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Iowa Food Banks Innovate to Feed Families Amid Rising Prices
Food banks find new ways to stock shelves as donations from $SJM, $KHC aren't enough
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WSDA reorganizes food‑systems work; state studies rising household food insecurity WSDA's new Farm and Food Systems Development Division will combine food assistance, regional markets and specialty crop programs. WSDA highlighted the WA Food Study and reported that in a recent survey one third of households earning $75,000–$150,000 reported food insecurity.

WSDA's new Farm and Food Systems Development Division reveals shocking data: one-third of households earning up to $150,000 are facing food insecurity!

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Black background quote graphic featuring a grayscale photograph of an aged 18th-century sermon title page on the left. Text identifies the author as John Castelman (d. 1761), Sermon before Bristol Infirmary. To the right is a quotation stating that Christ healed the sick, fed the hungry, raised the dead, and then preached the Kingdom of God as a method of conviction.

John Castelman, an #Anglican, notes that Jesus persuaded people by healing the sick, feeding the hungry, even raising the dead—and then preaching the Kingdom.

We’ve reversed it: preach first, ignore bodies later, then scold the offended. How about Christ’s order?
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Treasure Coast Food Bank mobile pantry distributed nearly 22,000 pounds in Sebastian; board to host follow-up Jan. 24 Staff reported that the Treasure Coast Food Bank mobile pantry distributed 21,957 pounds of food (about 18,297 meals) at a Dec. 19 event held on City of Sebastian property; a follow-up mobile pantry is planned for Jan. 24, and the board debriefed parade outreach and logistics.

Sebastian's first mobile pantry event was a massive success, distributing nearly 22,000 pounds of food to those in need and setting the stage for another opportunity on January 24!

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Open Pantry, food banks and community groups warn CDBG changes will squeeze local hunger relief Open Pantry and other Lowell nonprofit leaders told a city subcommittee that recent changes to entitlement-fund administration and higher award minimums make applying impractical for small pantries; food-bank partners and the city outlined reimbursement and procurement constraints.

Local food pantries are sounding the alarm as recent changes to funding rules threaten their ability to fight hunger in the community.

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Merry Christmas to all our supporters who celebrate. As many of you gather with family, friends, and loved ones today, we’re taking a moment to reflect with gratitude.

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Access to nutritious meals 🥗 creates stability 🏡, dignity ✨, and opportunity 🌈 for all.

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We are SO moved by the generosity of this community — thanks to you, we’ve already unlocked 🚨 $17,120 🚨 of the $25,000 match 🙌

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In times of need, food pantries are here to help - QnotesCarolinas.com Charlotte food pantries step up as food insecurity rises, offering crucial support, resources and care for LGBTQ+ and underserved communities.

CHARLOTTE - As the cost of living soars, the need for assistance grows. Read more at link👇

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