Schenectady County has selected Schenectady Shares to lead its holiday parade, aiming to highlight the ongoing struggle many families face to put food on the table. As costs rise and support wanes, local officials are turning a cherished annual tradition into a unique platform for raising awareness.
In a remarkable community effort, the FoodWISe Gleaning Program at the Watertown Farmers Market has collected and donated 582 pounds of fresh, locally grown produce to The Bread Basket, Watertown’s community food pantry, all within five weeks. This initiative reflects the town’s commitment to supporting those in need through local collaboration.
This Saturday, letter carriers across Indiana will collect nonperishable food donations as part of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Aiming to gather 75,000 pounds of food, the initiative seeks to support local pantries and combat hunger in the state.
With over 15,000 non-perishable food items collected, the Kiwanis Club of Starkville’s United We Feed initiative has once again provided crucial support to 22 food programs across Starkville and Oktibbeha County. The 2024–2025 effort highlights the community’s ongoing commitment to combating hunger in the region.
Feeding America’s recent Number One ranking on Forbes’ Top 100 Charities highlights the unwavering efforts of Second Harvest Community Food Bank in St. Joseph. Serving 18 counties and feeding approximately 40,000 individuals, Second Harvest continues its mission to combat food insecurity, emphasizing that despite the recognition, the work is far from over.
