Arvada, CO|News|
Donation Drive: How You Can Support Jefferson County Residents
Dietitians organized a donation drive in support of The Action Center in Jefferson County. Here's how you can help.
Amber Fisher, 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.
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Easter Bunny To Join DeKalb County Food Distribution This Weekend
The Easter bunny will make a special appearance during DeKalb's free monthly food distributions to fight COVID-19 food insecurity.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Toms River, NJ|News|
Toms River Families In Need Can Get Meals Over Spring Break
A collaboration of Fulfill, the Ocean County YMCA and Chef Lou's Army will provide meals for pick-up; you just have to sign up.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
1K Boxes Of Food Distributed In Belleville To Fight COVID Hunger
WATCH: “We had another successful emergency food distribution event in Belleville thanks to the steadfast work of our staff and volunteers.”
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Feeding Orange County: Coronavirus Economic Fallout Continues
As more businesses reopen officials expect unemployment to improve. Still, the economic fallout from coronavirus has left lingering effects.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
How To Apply For Food Stamps: Fighting Hunger In America
Close to 42 million Americans are expected to be food insecure in 2021. Here’s what you should know about applying for SNAP benefits.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Washington DC|News|
Tom Wilson's '43 Burger' Lends Support To DC Central Kitchen
43 Burger, named for Tom Wilson’s jersey number, will feature craft burgers available for delivery in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Leesburg, VA|News|
Bee Hotel Opens In Western Loudoun To Help With Pollinating
JK Community Farm opened a “bee hotel” this year, providing a special nesting site to draw more species of bees to help with pollination.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Scotch Plains-Fanwood, NJ|News|
Wedding Dresses Get Second Life, Help To Fight Hunger In NJ
Paula Cerdas of Mountainside started Lace For Love which sells donated dresses at a discount. Sales help to feed hungry families in NJ.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Newark, NJ|News|
Newark Nonprofit Holding Spring Cleaning Giveaway: Food, Supplies
A Newark nonprofit is helping local residents to get prepared for spring cleaning in the age of the coronavirus.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|News|
3 Fairfield Women On A Mission: Get Food To Those Who Need It
“We had no idea what to expect,” one woman said of the trio's first event a year ago. “And then they started coming, and it never stopped."
Anna Bybee-Schier, Patch Staff
North Hollywood-Toluca Lake, CA|News|
Free Produce Giveaway Hosted By NoHo Home Alliance
Residents in need of fresh food to stock the fridges can stop by St. Matthew's Lutheran Church this weekend.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
San Mateo, CA|News|
San Mateo Middle Schoolers Collect Over 700 Items In Food Drive
Organizers wanted to help with the increase in demand for services at the Samaritan House during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eric He, Patch Staff
Sherman Oaks, CA|News|
Casa Vega Teams With Foo Fighters For Tacos Toward Charity
Proceeds will benefit 'No Us Without You,' a non-profit that helps back-of-house restaurant staff who struggle with food insecurity.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Emergency Food Giveaway Event In Belleville At Hendricks Field
500 boxes of food will be distributed on a “first come, first serve” basis, Belleville officials said.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Lakewood, CO|News|
Dietitians Partner With The Action Center For Donation Drive
“While trying to cope with their illnesses, the pandemic has also left many of my patients with a shortage of resources."
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Apple Valley Company Donates $30k To Texas Relief
$15,000 each will go to the American Red Cross in Texas and Water Mission, a disaster response company.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Burnsville, MN|News|
Plans For 'Grow Burnsville' Initiative Move Forward
The City Council was notified March 9 that it had been awarded a $125,000 grant for the initiative.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Haverford-Havertown, PA|News|
Delco Girl Scouts Hosting Food Drive Saturday
Girl Scout Troop #566 is hosting a food drive this weekend in Drexel Hill.
Max Bennett, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
As Millions Go Hungry, Here’s How We Can Reduce U.S. Food Waste
A new report estimates more than 17 percent of the world's food supply is wasted. In the United States, that number is doubled.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
East Windsor, NJ|News|
Drive-Thru Food Distribution Scheduled In East Windsor March 21
Since the pandemic began, food insecurity has risen in Mercer County. Residents from the area can pick up groceries at the drive-thru.
Sarah Salvadore, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
FeedCulver Serves More Than 30,000 Meals To Food Insecure Locals
Culver City locals have received more than 30,000 meals in the pandemic through the city's FeedCulver program.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
Birmingham, AL|News|
Birmingham PD Food Giveaway: What To Know
The Birmingham Police Department has organized a food giveaway this weekend in honor of National Women's History Month.
Michael Seale, Patch Staff
Atlanta, GA|News|
Yoplait Launches Program To Help Atlanta Community Food Bank
Georgians can buy specially-marked Yoplait products to help donate money to Feeding America and the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Central Texas Food Bank Drive-Thru Dates, Locations For March
Here's when and where Central Texans will be able to get free food at these drive-thru sites in the month of March.
Meagan Falcon, Patch Staff
Aurora, IL|News|
Pop-Up Pantry To Feed Hundreds Saturday In Montgomery
The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry is set to host a pop-up pantry Saturday morning in Montgomery's Austin Park.
Jason Addy, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Pacific Palisades Rotary Club Donates $10,000 To Food Bank
The donation will provide 40,000 healthy meals for hungry westside residents.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Montclair, NJ|News|
Montclair Food Pantry: 3 Stats That Show Local Need Amid COVID
The Human Needs Food Pantry in Montclair saw 1,117 new households come for assistance in 2020 – it’s highest total ever.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Walnut Creek, CA|News|
Free Pie For Helping Walnut Creek Shut-In Seniors
Pi Day is 3/14. Here's how you can score a free pie and help vulnerable seniors at the same time.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Doylestown, PA|News|
Central Bucks Students, Police Partner For Food Drive
Central Bucks Regional Police and students from Central Bucks West are organizing a food drive in New Britain.
Peter Blanchard, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|News|
Belleville Siblings Thank Town After Successful Food Drive
Two sisters held a "contactless food drive" in Belleville, collecting a trove of much-needed supplies for a local food pantry.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Mendota Heights, MN|News|
District 197 Families May Qualify For Free Food From MN
Applications for free or reduced-price meals will be accepted until March 4.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Melrose, MA|News|
Melrose Church's Extra $34K In PPP Money Found A Worthy Home
When the Melrose Unitarian Universalist Church realized it wouldn't need its entire federal loan, it found a place that did.
Mike Carraggi, Patch Staff
Alsip-Crestwood, IL|News|
Worth Township Offers Emergency Food Distribution
Worth Township will host an emergency food distribution event this Thursday, March 4.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Fredericksburg, VA|News|
Fredericksburg Police Team With Local Church For Food Drive
The Fredericksburg Police Department is partnering with the Living Water Church to collect donations for local food banks and pantries.
Liam Griffin, Patch Staff
East Haven, CT|News|
Momauguin Elementary School Student Launches Food Donation Drive
Jordan Gamble is an 8-year-old boy with autism who stepped "way out of his comfort zone" to help the hungry, his mother said.
Ellyn Santiago, Patch Staff
Studio City, CA|News|
Flair Cleaners Hosts Food Drive Through March 31
The dry cleaning company will match all donations up to 250 pounds of food.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Long Branch-Eatontown, NJ|News|
Jersey Shore Restaurants Served Hot Meals To Hungry In Pandemic
A food bank paid restaurants from Holmdel to Asbury Park $5 per meal to cook for the hungry in 2020, in a model that's now being copied.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
Across California, CA|News|
The Work Starts Now To Improve Our Approach To Hunger, Food Assistance
From emergency food assistance to the USDA approach to school meals, we need to change to more efficient and sustainable policies.
Austin, TX|News|
Former Austinite Sandra Bullock Donates $250k To Area Food Bank
The donation was made on behalf of the women from the film "Ocean's 8," the food bank said.
Payton Potter, Patch Staff
