In total, we feed 70, hungry New Mexicans each week through this statewide food bank network. You can learn more about how food banks work through our nationwide food bank network, Feeding America. Thanks to financial contributions made by private individuals, corporations and foundations, we can source, acquire and distribute millions of pounds of food annually.
Make a gift today to help solve hunger! Learn More Give Time Gifts of time are just important in solving hunger in our state. Whether you are an individual, group or employer hosting a team building activity, you can get involved. Both food pantries and food banks share the same commitment: to provide food to those in need. A food bank makes it easy for agencies to obtain nutritious food at low cost in the quantities they need for their clients. Individual agencies in northwest Pennsylvania depend on Second Harvest for most of the food they provide to those in need.
What type of food is donated to the Food Bank? Why does the Regional Food Bank accept donations of non-food items? Does the Regional Food Bank accept donations of pet food?
Does the Regional Food Bank purchase food? Does the food bank sell food? Where does the food go? How does the food get to these agencies? Tell me more about these member agencies… To be members of the Food Bank, agencies must be not-for-profit, c 3 organizations serving people in need. Tell me more about your operations… The Regional Food Bank is an independent, c 3 non-profit corporation. What other programs do you have? This program provides a wide variety of highly desirable food items for agencies, many of which are not available from any other source Co-op Buying Program — Staple items not usually donated are purchased at wholesale prices and re-sold to member agencies, resulting in cost savings and time savings for these agencies USDA Commodities — The Food Bank contracts with New York State to provide federal government commodities to member agencies.
HPNAP provides funds for the Food Bank to supply food and operating support to participating emergency feeding programs Training Programs — The Food Bank offers free seminars on nutrition, food safety, menu planning, and other topics for member agencies, and provides helpful tips and advice through its monthly publication, the Members Guide BackPack Program — the BackPack Program supplies partners with schools to provide chronically hungry children with food on Fridays so they have something nutritious to eat on weekends, when food is often not available at home Where is the Food Bank?
Can we come see how food banking works? How do I find the food pantry nearest to me? Where do you get your funding?
How much of my donation goes toward operations? What is your tax ID number? Why should I support the Regional Food Bank? How does hunger affect people? Although we do not see starvation in the United States, hunger and malnutrition are prominent and have significant consequences: Malnourished pregnant women are more likely to have stillborn or low birth-weight babies Inadequately nourished infants and children are apt to have learning problems and more illnesses Adults who are hungry are less energetic and productive, making it difficult to find and keep a job or care for children Malnourished elderly persons are less able to prevent illness and enjoy good health.
Hundreds of local and national companies donate food to the Regional Food Bank, including: Farmers Manufacturers Retailers Wholesalers All types of food and grocery products are donated, including non-perishable, fresh and frozen foods. Products are donated for a variety of reasons, including: Overproduction Production flaws Discontinuation of product line Mislabeling Shipping errors Close code dates Cosmetic damages Unharvested or imperfect produce What counties does the Food Bank serve?
Where does the food go? The Food Bank provides food assistance to charitable agencies serving hungry and disadvantaged people, including: Food pantries Soup kitchens Emergency shelters Youth programs Senior programs Programs for the disabled Who is hungry? Some of those served by the Food Bank are: Children Single parents Seniors Working poor households Unemployed people Homeless people Efficiency and Stewardship The Food Bank operates in an efficient manner and devotes 91 cents of every dollar to programs and operations as of
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