NAPLES, Florida – St. Matthew’s House in Naples recently introduced a new way for people to get food. “People who come to the food bank are not in the best mood,” says Manny Vazquez, Community Impact Coordinator at St. Matthew’s House. “They don’t want to be there. So we try to change the whole experience […]
The Hamilton Counted report for the second quarter of 2024 shows a dramatic increase in calls for domestic violence, homicide and the need for emergency food packages compared to previous years, as well as a significant decrease in fatal overdoses. The report provides the latest statistics and figures on crime, overdoses and food insecurity in […]
In our communities, the number of people experiencing food insecurity has doubled in the last four years. To start slow change, the Olean Food Pantry Board is communicating the issue and gathering support, appealing to funders, philanthropists and ordinary citizens alike. Kathleen Donovan is Vice President of the Board of Directors for the Olean Food […]
With schools closing their doors every weekend, some children might miss out on meals if it weren’t for nonprofits like the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Thousands of children in the US state of Tennessee are affected by food insecurity and the number continues to rise. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank offers programs to ensure students […]
