Categorie: Tutti - nutrition - donations - resources - volunteers

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Feeding greene inc.

Many community-based agencies rely heavily on volunteers and donations to operate effectively. They often provide referrals to various community resources, including health departments, social services, farmers markets, and public schools.

Feeding greene inc.

Feeding greene inc.

Food Insecurities

Making sure all nutritional values are met, and this is not usually done when food insecurities exist.
Food insecurities commonly lead to chronic health issues
Even families who recieve food stamps need supplemental assistance to address food insecurities.

Low Income

Low wages prevent individuals from being able to support their families.
Cost of living is high which can create the dilemma of chosing to pay bills over buying groceries
Rising grocery prices prevent individuals from being able to afford to feed their families adequately

Community

These agencies often operate solely off volunteers from within the community.
Referrals to other community resources and their offered services such as the health department, social services, farmers markets, and the public school system
Donations from individuals and businesses in the community

Food Pantry

Stigmas attached to food pantries cause some families to not utilize the assistance they provide.
Education on nutrition is available to clients
Free food- The reason people come to food pantries