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Feeding America is the nation’s largest hunger relief organization supporting tens of millions of people to get the food and resources they say they need to thrive. Join us! Volunteer. Donate. Advocate. 🧡

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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · Nov 20

Hi @bsky.app! We're #FeedingAmerica and we're on a mission to #EndHunger. Please give us a follow and join us in the movement. 🧡

Learn more about our work: FeedingAmerica.org

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Feeding America is a nonprofit network of 200 food banks leading the fight against hunger in the United States. Learn how you can help end hunger in America.

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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 23h

🍎 This #NationalSchoolLunchWeek, we celebrate the resilience of children and the power of nutritious meals to help them learn, grow, and thrive.

Through school & summer programs, Feeding America ensures every child has the fuel to reach their full potential. 💛

Give now: bit.ly/425b450

Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 2d

In the wake of flooding in Alaska, your support brings relief & hope to families in crisis.

Thanks to the Feeding America network, communities can receive food, water, and the essentials needed to recover.

Give now: bit.ly/4nwpRhG

Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 3d

This #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate leaders like Rhonda from the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. 🌱

Through their food sovereignty program, the community is growing more than food — they’re cultivating tradition, resilience & a future where no one goes hungry. 💚

Indiginous Woman standing in front of an open greenhouse structure with a blurred field in the background.

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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 4d

🌱 De recuerdos de infancia a alimentar a su comunidad: Maxi Hernández convirtió su amor por la agricultura en Mr. Farms, en Oregon.

Durante la pandemia, su huerto fue un salvavidas para sus vecinos. Hoy, junto a Oregon Food Bank y Feeding America, Maxi cultiva esperanza — una verdura a la vez. 💚

A farmer holding a basket full of fresh vegetables, smiling at her farm under a sunny sky.

Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 4d

🌱 From childhood memories to feeding her community: Maxi Hernández turned her love for farming into Mr. Farms in Oregon.

During COVID, her garden became a lifeline for neighbors. Today, with Oregon Food Bank and Feeding America, she grows hope one veggie at a time. 💚 #NationalFarmersDay #EndHunger

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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 4d

We’ve shared a blog to help explain:

🍽 How the federal government shutdown impacts people and food programs.
🍎 How the Feeding America network is responding.
🧡 How you can help people impacted in your community.

Learn more: bit.ly/4pNQUGV

Feeding America Hunger Blog. How the Feeding America network is responding to the government shutdown--and how you can help!

Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 5d

Adriana in San Diego carries the resilience of her grandmother, who overcame poverty in Mexico. 🌿

During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate Latino communities whose strength drives the movement to end hunger for everyone. 💚

Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 8d

🍽️ If the federal shutdown continues, any missed paychecks or food benefits could mean impossible choices for our neighbors.

📢 Tell Congress to work together and reopen the government: https://bit.ly/3LSFuLj

We need a bipartisan solution from our lawmakers to end the shutdown. Urge Congress: Work together and reopen the government.

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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 9d

When the government shuts down, millions face uncertainty, wondering if paychecks or food benefits will arrive. Together, we can ensure no one goes hungry.

👉 Give now: bit.ly/47dqGpG
📢 Advocate: bit.ly/4gWtsTP

Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 11d

A year ago, Hurricane Helene devastated families in the Southeast.

For Jake, a father & food bank leader in Augusta, the storm hit home—6 trees crashed into his house. Yet days later, he was back serving neighbors in need.

When disaster strikes, hunger relief can’t wait.

Give now: bit.ly/4nwpRhG

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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 11d

This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate leaders like Augustine “Augie” Serrano, who turn a lifetime of service into ongoing support for veterans & their communities. 💚

He helps homeless veterans with food, housing & reintegration. Leaders like him show the power of compassion & action.

Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 13d

Food banks rely on millions of volunteers to ensure families have access to nutritious food. 💚

There is a role for everyone. Find your local food bank and join the movement to end hunger.

📍: http://bit.ly/31sPLxq | #EndHunger

Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 15d

Many people in America are a single missed paycheck away from needing support from their local food banks. A prolonged shutdown will deepen the strain.

📰 Read our full statement: bit.ly/4gMi1hb

Quote from Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot. When the federal government shuts down, uncertainty begins immediately. Families, federal workers—including active-duty military—people who work for federal contractors and seniors suddenly face impossible choices not knowing if paychecks or food benefits will arrive on time.

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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 17d

When floods hit Watsonville, CA, Adriana Mata delivered food to 300+ families.

💚 During Hispanic Heritage Month and beyond, we honor the leadership and resilience of Latino communities like Adriana’s in the movement to end hunger for all.

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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 17d

Neighbors say ending hunger starts with dignity. The 2025 #ElevatingVoices: Insights Report shows why food access must be stable, respectful, and reliable when helping individuals get back on their feet.

🧡 FeedingAmerica.org/ElevatingVoices

Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 21d

During #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate leaders like Chef Ventura Vivoni, who nourish communities with food & care.

Leaders like him—across all communities—show the power of coming together to ensure everyone has access to food.

Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 22d

USDA’s food security survey has helped show where hunger exists and how solutions make a difference. As it sunsets, Feeding America is committed to finding new ways to track food access and strengthen community-driven solutions.

Read our statement here: bit.ly/46QL0gv

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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 24d

Neighbors want more food on shelves, more meals on tables, and more resources in hand to get on steady ground. The 2025 #ElevatingVoices: Insights Report—the most expansive yet—shows how we can increase food access and ensure no one goes hungry.

💡 FeedingAmerica.org/ElevatingVoices

Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 25d

It takes many hands – including yours – to make sure every person facing hunger gets the food they need. We CAN end hunger when we all work together.

This #HungerActionMonth, you can double your impact. Every gift is matched to help provide twice the meals.

Give now: bit.ly/3JBWziv

A person smiles while making a heart shape with their hands, against an orange background with text promoting "Double Your Impact" donation campaign for Hunger Action Month by Feeding America. The call to action states "Give Now" with a deadline of September 30.

Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · 26d

Federal nutrition programs and food banks work hand in hand to strengthen communities. We urge lawmakers in Congress to invest in families, farmers and people facing hunger by supporting critical programs like TEFAP, CSFP and WIC in federal appropriations.

Photo of Joseph, a boy from Rockford, Illinois. Everyone deserves access to nutritious food. We're calling on Congress to reach a bipartisan agreement that fully funds federal nutrition programs in FY 2026 appropriations legislation.

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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · Sep 16

Hunger and economic pressures go hand in hand. The 2025 #ElevatingVoices report—our most expansive yet—shows neighbors want more pathways to economic opportunity and self-sufficiency.

⭐ FeedingAmerica.org/ElevatingVoices

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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · Sep 15

During #HispanicHeritageMonth and every day, we honor the contributions of Latino communities in the movement to end hunger.

In Miami, Duvrabska’s story shows what that looks like: once a newcomer receiving support, she now volunteers to help families of all kinds in her community.

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Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · Sep 14

Today is National #FoodIsMedicine Day – a reminder that health starts with nutritious food.

In partnership with Elevance Health Foundation, the Food as Medicine initiative is strengthening access to affordable, nutritious food and the health of every community.

🔗bit.ly/40IbJZ6

Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · Sep 13

Meet Ricky: Purdue grad, construction worker, silly sock collector—and a 20-year volunteer.

As a kid, food pantries helped keep his family safe. Today, he’s making sure other families feel the same way.

This #HungerActionMonth, let’s follow Ricky’s lead: HungerActionMonth.org

Feeding America @feedingamerica.org · Sep 9

Food insecurity impacts health. The 2025 #ElevatingVoices: Insights Report lifts up neighbor voices calling for affordable, nutritious food so communities can thrive. Together, we can strengthen health and well-being for everyone.

🍎 FeedingAmerica.org/ElevatingVoices