Moorestown, NJ|News|
Burlington County Delivers 51K Meals To Seniors Amid Pandemic
Burlington County has delivered more than 50,000 meals to home bound senior citizens amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Hunger In America
Patch has teamed with Feeding America to bring awareness to the problem of hunger and food insecurity, which are increasing dramatically in every county across America. These stories show what’s being done and how you can help.
Ellington-Somers, CT|News|
Small Food Pantry Set Up to Aid the Needy In Ellington
An Ellington location has been established for a Free Little Pantry, founded by nonprofit group Hartford Bags of Love.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
State Launches Emergency Food Resources Program For Food Pantries
"Designated a high-priority area by the USDA Farmers-to-Families Food Boxes," the state, and End Hunger CT, developed a distribution plan.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Howell, NJ|News|
Volunteers Still Needed For Monmouth County’s Meals On Wheels
Homebound seniors living in Monmouth County count on volunteers to deliver 1,100+ nutritious meals each day, according to the nonprofit.
Nicole Rosenthal, Patch Staff
West Deptford, NJ|News|
More Than 600 Milk Products To Be Handed Out At Woodbury Church
The Knights of Columbus will hand out more than 600 units of milk products, as well as fruits and vegetables, during the event.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
'We Will Leave No One Behind': LA Food Banks See Surge In Help
Volunteers and donors are stepping up to help fight food insecurity in Venice and across LA County.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|News|
Small Food Pantries Set Up to Aid the Needy In East Windsor
Two East Windsor locations for a Free Little Pantry, founded by nonprofit group Hartford Bags of Love, are now open, with two more slated.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Southampton, NY|News|
'Feed The Need' Campaign Hits $1 Million Fundraising Goal
The East End has come together to help feed the most vulnerable during the pandemic. And now, the goal is to raise another $1 million.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|News|
Pleasanton Nonprofit Expands Nationwide To Feed The Hungry
A Pleasanton tech entrepreneur started the nonprofit in March. By June, donors were feeding hungry people in New York, Chicago and beyond.
Courtney Teague, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Small Food Pantry Set Up to Aid the Needy In Enfield
The first Enfield location for a Free Little Pantry, founded by nonprofit group Hartford Bags of Love, is now open to serve people's needs.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Moorestown, NJ|News|
NJ American Water Donates $5K, 500 Pounds Of Food To Food Banks
New Jersey American Water is doing its part to fight food insecurity, the water company said Tuesday morning.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Burke, VA|News|
West Springfield Church Helps With Record Food Collection
A West Springfield church served as one of the food collection sites to help students facing food insecurity.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Extends Student Meals Program Through End Of 2020
All school-age children in Marblehead are eligible for the program has been extended to Dec. 31.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Free Fairfax School Meal Distribution Continues Through 2020
Free meals for students are distributed through bus routes and select school sites.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Galloway, NJ|News|
COVID Increased Atlantic County's Food Insecurity, Research Says
Here's how much food insecurity spiked during the pandemic and lockdown, according to Stockton University research.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Free Food Pantry Coming To The Upper West Side: What To Know
Lincoln Center will host a free food pantry on Thursday as part of an ongoing commitment to serve its local community.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
Barnegat-Manahawkin, NJ|News|
Surf City Police Holding Food Drive This Week
After Monday's 'Fill-A-Cruiser' event, they will accept nonperishable donations at Borough Hall.
Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Canton-Sixes, GA|News|
Cherokee Chamber Begins Leading By Feeding Initiative
In 2019, collections totaled 8,399 items ranging from fruits and vegetables to diapers and paper products – up from 3,100 items in 2018.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
East Haven, CT|News|
Farm To Families Program Helps Feed Those In Need In East Haven
Coordinated by schools family resource program manager Marissa Velazquez, vegetable boxes from Cicarelli's farm have fed 200 local families.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Maplewood, NJ|News|
Maplewood Girl's Art Raises $500 To Help The Hungry
People gave her money for posters, which she and her family used to shop for groceries for two organizations.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Boston, MA|News|
5 Things You Might Not Know About Food Banks In Massachusetts
By the end of 2020, food banks will likely play a crucial role in feeding nearly 54 million food-insecure Americans.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Agency Sees Increase In 'Food Insecurity' In Westport
There has been a jump in the number of families seeking food from the Homes with Hope food pantry, according to an official.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Virtual Race To Raise Funds For Aurora Food Pantry
Those who register to compete in the virtual race can run 5 kilometers at any point between Sept. 20 and Sept. 30.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Edison-Metuchen, NJ|News|
Community Food Drive In Edison
The drive will support 30 community groups, businesses, schools, churches and unions in Edison and surrounding communities.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
5 Things You Might Not Know About Food Banks In America
By the end of 2020, food banks will likely play a crucial role in feeding nearly 54 million food-insecure Americans.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Haddonfield-Haddon Township, NJ|News|
More Than $300K In Grants To Fight Food Insecurity In Camden
The Camden Urban Agriculture Collaborative (CUAC) will receive more than $300,000 for its local farming and healthy food initiative.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Gloucester Township, NJ|News|
Pantry Boxes Set Up In Gloucester Twp. To Fight Food Insecurity
Three pantry boxes have been set up to fight food insecurity, and Council President Orlando Mercado joined police for a Bag Hunger event.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Stop & Shop, RI Community Food Bank Donate 5 Tons Of Fresh Food
Volunteers filled 1,000 bags with fresh produce to be distributed to area organizations.
Rachel Nunes, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
McLean Mom Plans Meal Packing Efforts During Pandemic
Through her LiftLikeAMother Amplify program, McLean's Alicia McKenzie coordinates meal packing efforts to help those in need.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Southington Family Recreating Movies To Help Feeding America
A Southington family has been making "movies" to benefit Feeding America and a surprise celebrity donation has put the tab beyond $26,000.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Cumming, GA|News|
Vegetables From North GA's Garden Feed Lumpkin County Students
Radishes, tomatoes, onions and an assortment of herbs were a few items the University of North Georgia supplied to the Lumpkin Schools.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Food Bank Volunteers Fight Hunger Amid Coronavirus
Dulce Gomez is among thousands of Americans who have embraced the spirit of helping others during this time of great need.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
San Francisco Food Bank Volunteers Fight Hunger Amid Coronavirus
Dulce Gomez is among thousands of Americans who have embraced the spirit of helping others during amid this time of great need.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|News|
Cornerstones Helps Families Struggling Due To Coronavirus
Individuals and families facing food insecurity or other hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic can turn to Cornerstones for help.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Oak Park-River Forest, IL|News|
Oak Park Mutual Aid Offers Needed Support Services
The coalition of Oak Park neighbors is dedicated to providing resources and raising funds for area residents in need during this tough time.
Rebecca Hughes, Patch Staff
Cartersville, GA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Bartow County
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Bartow, into an economic tailspin that’s being felt at the dinner table.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dallas-Hiram, GA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Paulding County
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Paulding, into an economic tailspin that’s being felt at the dinner table.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Councilman Fundraising For Local Food Pantry
Montclair Councilor-at-Large Peter Yacobellis launched an online fundraiser for the Human Needs Food Pantry.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Douglasville, GA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Douglasville
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Douglasville, into an economic tailspin that’s being felt at the dinner table.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
Dacula, GA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Gwinnett County
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Gwinnett, into an economic tailspin that’s being felt at the dinner table.
Jim Massara, Patch Staff
