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It’s natural to think about the many people in our nation and world who desperately need a helping hand. We've all seen the devastation caused by hurricane Katrina. And many of us give most generously to the worthwhile charities trying to help.
But do you ever feel like you want to participate more directly? If you do, you’re part of a growing number of people taking grassroots action with events like food drives to help neighbors in their community. If you think it won’t make a difference, think again. According to America’s Second Harvest, local food drives provide nearly one third of the two billion pounds of food it distributes annually. So, why not consider organizing a food drive within your community or company? With a few tips and a little planning, it can be very manageable and exceedingly rewarding. Start by finding a core group of people to oversee the project. It could be family, friends or co-workers. Then decide who you want to help. You can contact a local church, mission or food bank. Next, set a goal, start date and length of time for your drive. Then comes the fun part. Build enthusiasm and awareness by promoting your event. Avery Sign Kits are perfect for creating banners and posters that spark interest. Put your signs up within the community encouraging people to participate. And when the drive is over, don’t forget to celebrate your success by thanking everyone involved. |
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The Food Bank Network
- America’s Second Harvest is the nation’s largest charitable hunger-relief organization with a network of more than 200 regional member food banks and food rescue programs serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
The Network secures and distributes nearly two billion pounds of donated food and grocery products annually, supporting approximately 50,000 local charities operating more than 94,000 programs, including food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters and after-school programs. Each year, it provides food assistance to more than 23 million low-income hungry people in the United States, including more than nine million children and nearly three million seniors. For more information, visit www.second harvest.org. |
