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Welcome to Hunger Action Month!
September is Hunger Action Month, and we're asking all Americans to take action to fight domestic hunger. Sharing information, talking and raising awareness about hunger right here in America is a great way to get started. The need in this country is tremendous - but so is the impact that you can have.
Thoughout Hunger Action Month, Feeding America's nationwide network of more than 200 food banks (which includes Food for People) is calling upon communities to take action through the "30 Ways in 30 Days" campaign. Whether it's by advocating and raising awareness, making donations, or giving of your time and energy, find the way that's right for you to make a difference during Hunger Action Month. Click on the links to see 30 ways you can fight hunger or to go directly to the Feeding America wesite.
September is Peanut Butter & Granola Bar Month!
September is "Bring a jar of Peanut Butter to work day!" or "Bring a box of Granola Bars to your service group meeting!" Your business, organization or service group can sponsor a September Food Drive for our Backpacks for Kids Program. During September, we will be looking for Peanut Butter (either 12 or 16 oz plastic containers) or Granola Bars (the crunchy type without frosting is best). All of the food collected will go directly into the backpacks of local children. Contact Niki Gribi, our Child Nutrition Coordinator, for more information.
Thank you for helping us make sure every child, every day, has enough to eat here in Humboldt County!
Children's Summer Lunch Program
HUNGER DOESN'T TAKE A SUMMER VACATION - During this past summer, our Children's Summer Lunch Program was able to serve 12,797 lunches at 19 different sites throughout Humboldt County! Thank you to all our partners and sponsors for being part of our "village" and helping to make the Summer Lunch Program a success!
Food for People's Free Produce Market
This May, Food for People kicked off its 2010 season of free farmers’ market-style produce distributions. As in previous years, distributions will be held monthly between May and October at Food for People in Eureka, the Garberville Presbyterian Church and the Redway Baptist Church. One exciting new addition this season will be the start of a free produce give-away in Fortuna at Fortuna Community Services. Anyone who meets the eligibility requirements is welcome to participate. In addition to fresh produce, some of the markets will also feature live music, free fruit and vegetable samples, cooking tips and food stamp application assistance to individuals. Several community organizations will also be present with information about their services. Participants are asked to please bring their own bags to the event. Click here to see the 2010 dates.
Paper=Food
You can help feed hungry people in Humboldt County by buying recycled paper. Each time you buy a case of Give Something Back (GSB) 30% or 100% post-consumer recycled paper, GSB Inc. and Boise Inc. will donate $1 to Food for People, Inc. GSB was founded on a simple concept - sell office supplies and donate the profits to local non-profit organizations. Today GSB has become the largest independent office supply company in the western region and has given over $4 million back to impact our local communities. For more information about Paper=Food, visit them online.
Find us on Facebook
Did you know you could find us at www.facebook.com/foodforpeopleinc and become a fan? Follow us on facebook for updates on events and happenings!
Senior Brown Bag Program
Food for People has been a proud sponsor of the Senior Brown Bag Program for twenty two years. The complete elimination of the Senior Brown Bag Program could have a serious impact on Humboldt County’s seniors. Find out what you can do today!
The Food Stamp Program is a Federal program guaranteed to anyone who meets the eligibity requirements, similar to Social Security or Medicare. Any US Citizen or legal resident who has a valid U.S. Social Security number can apply. It is also safe to apply for one's children born in the U.S. even if the parents are ineligible.
For those of you who have always wanted to see yourselves on television, now is your chance. Click here to "View our Commercial!" from our 2009 Holiday events and fundraisers.
