Budget Bytes and Feeding America

Hey guys! I want to take a few minutes this Friday afternoon to share with you an organization that I’ve become more involved with lately. That organization is Feeding America. I first found out about Feeding America back in 2014 when I was doing the SNAP Challenge, and the more I learned about what this organization does, the more I realized that they are working towards the same goals as I am here at Budget Bytes. This amazing organization works to end hunger in America, reduce food waste (on both a commercial and consumer level), and eliminate stigmas surrounding food insecurity. So, now that I’ve achieved a little bit of security in my life, I want to use my resources to give back to those who are still struggling.

Why Feeding America?

When I did the SNAP challenge back in 2014 it was an eye opening experience. To make a long story short, it helped me realize how even a small amount of hunger can have a major impact on every aspect of your life. After reading the comments from the Budget Bytes community about their experiences with hunger, it was even more evident how hunger can strike anyone at any time, is often unexpected, and it knows no stereotypes. With a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries, Feeding America works to fight hunger in communities across America.

We work to get nourishing food – from farmers, manufacturers, and retailers – to people in need. At the same time, we also seek to help the people we serve build a path to a brighter, food-secure future.

I’m so impressed with the multi-faceted approach that Feeding America takes to reduce food waste, while putting nutritious meals on the table for millions of Americans. They do far more than I could ever outline here, so I encourage you to read more about the wide scope of work that Feeding America accomplishes here.

Getting Involved

While Feeding America has been on my roster of charities for a while, I wanted to do more. You’ll probably see me sharing statistics and personal stories from people impacted by hunger on social media, but be sure to follow Feeding America for even more hunger related headlines and heart-warming stories (follow Feeding America on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram). Feeding America also has a great blog, where I’ll be occasionally contributing (read my first article about The Most Nutritious Foods for Your Money). ;)

Budget Bytes Community Drive

Since we have such a large and supportive group of readers here at Budget Bytes, I wanted to create a place where we as a group can get involved. I’ve created a fundraiser through Feeding America’s Set the Table program where we, as a group, can raise funds to help our fellow community members. Every dollar donated is equal to 11 meals on the table, so any amount that you can give makes a BIG difference! I’m so excited to see how much of an impact we can make as a group. I’ll be sharing the fundraiser’s progress on social media, but you can always go back to the Budget Bytes Community Drive Page to check out how much of an impact we’re making.

While I did set a “goal” dollar amount for this drive, I plan to keep it open and running indefinitely. If we smash through that goal, we’ll just keep going! There’s no stopping the impact that we can make as a group. :)

CLICK HERE to go to donate!

Volunteer – Even if you don’t have any dollars to give, you can still make a difference! Volunteer work is a crucial piece of the puzzle. Volunteering offers the added benefit of helping you connect on a personal level with people in your community—something that is becoming more and more difficult to do in our digital society. To explore more ways that you can get involved and take action in your community, click here.

Thank you for letting me share this with you today! I hope I’ve inspired you to learn more about food insecurity and perhaps how you can get involved and give back. The Feeding America website has oodles of information, so I encourage you to go have a look around! And while you’re at it, stop by the Budget Bytes Community Drive page. :)

Need Assistance? If you or anyone you knows needs assistance, Feeding America provides a fast, easy way to find your local food bank. Don’t be afraid or ashamed to ask for help. We’re here for you.

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