Boston, MA|News|
'Take What You Need, Leave What You Can': Boston Community Fridge
After a community fridge popped up in Jamaica Plain found success, another is getting ready in Dorchester.
Samantha Mercado, 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.
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
PVPUSD Offering Free Breakfast, Lunch Curbside Pickup For Kids
Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District offers free breakfast and lunch for children during the coronavirus pandemic.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Foodbank Bill To Aid Socal Residents Awaits Newsom's Signature
California representatives ask Newsom to sign AB 826, putting $600 in food assistance to low-income residents & undocumented immigrants.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Vernon, Feds Teams Up To Distribute More Food Boxes
A second truckload of pandemic federal food boxes was handed out on Vernon Tuesday.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Vienna, VA|News|
Vienna Kids' Friendship Bracelet Sales Feed Families In Need
The sisters' efforts making bracelets over the summer helps an initiative of restaurants feeding families during the pandemic.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Redondo Beach, CA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Redondo Beach
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in LA County, into an economic tailspin that’s being felt at the dinner table.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Palos Verdes, CA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Palos Verdes
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in LA County, into an economic tailspin that’s being felt at the dinner table.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Marina Del Rey, CA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Marina Del Rey
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in LA County, into an economic tailspin that’s being felt at the dinner table.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Venice-Mar Vista, CA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Venice
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in LA County, into an economic tailspin that’s being felt at the dinner table.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Santa Monica
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in LA County, into an economic tailspin that’s being felt at the dinner table.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Culver City
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in LA County, into an economic tailspin that’s being felt at the dinner table.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|News|
East Windsor Food Pantry Low On Many Items
The all-volunteer Five Corner Cupboard has been assisting hungry East Windsor residents since 1973.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Caldwells, NJ|News|
‘Neighbor Brigade’ In The Caldwells Shops For Seniors Amid COVID
A volunteer visited an elderly resident with groceries when she turned 93. She said it was "the best birthday present she could ask for."
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
New Berlin, WI|News|
New Berlin Food Pantry Offers Assistance To Families In Need
The New Berlin Food Pantry, located at 14750 W Cleveland Ave., serves New Berlin, Brookfield, and Elm Grove, residents.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Cinnaminson, NJ|News|
Free Food Distribution Continues In Burlington County
Burlington County will hold its 11th free food distribution event this weekend since the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in March.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Guilford, CT|News|
Fundraiser For Meals On Wheels, Who Really Delivered In Pandemic
Guilford Interfaith Volunteers' meal service helped countless at risk folks. Now, it's time to give back by playing a little disc golf.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
As Demand Soars, Local Organization Helps Fight Childhood Hunger
Filling in the Blanks services families in Norwalk, Greenwich, Stamford and New Canaan, and has even partnered up with a local pizzeria.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Bethel, CT|News|
Bethel Rises To Challenge Of Coronavirus Food Insecurity
In Bethel, neighbors are opening their wallets and larders for neighbors hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Massive Food Giveaway In Newark Feeds 23,000 People
The coronavirus pandemic has created a tremendous need in Newark. But it’s also inspired an unprecedented spirit of cooperation, some say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
New Canaan Food Drive Helps Residents While Honoring 9/11 Victims
A food drive in New Canaan Sunday collected items to help during the coronavirus pandemic, while also honoring victims of 9/11.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Contra Costa Food Pantry Expands Help
"We rescue food that would otherwise be landfill. We feed hungry people."
Pleasantville-Briarcliff Manor, NY|News|
Pleasantville Donates A Ton Of Food At Saturday's Drive
The shelves at the Interfaith Food Pantry started empty and ended up full.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Wholesale Food Supplier Sets Up Fridges To Feed Hungry
When its business supplying restaurants dried up in March, one food supplier pivoted to food pantries and directly to people in need.
Across Connecticut, CT|News|
Hungry Children In Connecticut: What Is To Be Done?
The faster everyone gets back to work, the fewer hungry children there will be.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Worcester, MA|News|
Stop & Shop Gives Tons Of Food In Worcester On Hunger Action Day
Worcester-area Stop & Shop workers delivered the food to the Friendly House service center.
Neal McNamara, Patch Staff
Yorktown-Somers, NY|News|
Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Food Bank Needs
Every week, Patch will spotlight volunteer opportunities in the Hudson Valley.
Michael Woyton, Patch Staff
Northridge-Chatsworth, CA|News|
Parthenia Fire Victims Honored At Labor Day Breakfast
Councilmember John Lee distributed food and gift bags to the victims of the July 4th fire.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Texas Schools Seeing Steep Declines In Number Of Students Getting Free Meals
Many families with students learning at home can't access the free breakfasts and lunches they depended on.
Bridgeport, CT|News|
Alliance for Community Empowerment To Hold Free Food Giveaway
Alliance for Community Empowerment is holding a free community food distribution event on Sept. 28 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|News|
Free Meals Extended To All Vernon Public School Students
Free meals have been extended to all Vernon public school students, at least for the first part of the academic year.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
Danbury Daily Bread Food Pantry Weathering Coronavirus Storm
The worst of the pandemic is behind Daily Bread, or so management hopes. But food, volunteers and money are still desperately needed.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Marietta, GA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Marietta
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Marietta, into an economic tailspin that's being felt at the dinner table.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Smyrna-Vinings, GA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Smyrna
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Smyrna, into an economic tailspin that's being felt at the dinner table.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|News|
Free Meals Extended To All Public School Students In Southington
Free public school meals are being extended to all students in Southington.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Decatur
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Decatur, into an economic tailspin that's being felt at the dinner table.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
West Deptford, NJ|News|
600 Gloucester County Residents Benefit From Food Distribution
Touch New Jersey were joined by state and local officials in handing out 12 pallets worth of food to nearly 600 residents in need Thursday.
Anthony Bellano, Patch Staff
Midtown, GA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Midtown
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Midtown, into an economic tailspin that's being felt at the dinner table.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Buckhead, GA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Buckhead
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Buckhead, into an economic tailspin that's being felt at the dinner table.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Coronavirus Increases Hunger: Find A Food Bank In Atlanta
The coronavirus sent millions of Americans, including some in Atlanta, into an economic tailspin that’s being felt at the dinner table.
Andrea V. Watson, Patch Staff
New Haven, CT|News|
New Haven IKEA To Hold 2-Day Food Drive For Coronavirus Relief
The New Haven furniture store is working with the Salvation Army to help feed those hurt economically by the pandemic.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
