Columbia, MD|News|
HoCo Harvest For The Hungry Offers Venison To Food Banks
The pilot program connects hunters with deer meat processors and families or individuals who are food insecure through food banks.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, 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.
Livingston, NJ|News|
Livingston Restaurant Offers Free Food To Struggling Families
“Please don’t let yourself or your kids go to sleep with an empty stomach,” the owners of Calabria Restaurant and Pizzeria say.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
South St. Pete Marketplace Ends Food Desert With Convenience
South St. Pete residents won't have to go far to get fresh produce at the South St. Pete Marketplace located at the Manhattan Casino.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Central Texas Food Bank Planea Distribución De Alimentos
Se necesitan voluntarios para ayudar distribuir alimentos durante la distribución de comidas para aquellos afectados por el coronavirus.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Austin, TX|News|
Central Texas Food Bank Sets December Food Distribution Events
Volunteers are needed to help sort and distribute food during distribution of meals for those who have been financially hit by the pandemic.
Tony Cantu, Patch Staff
Gig Harbor, WA|News|
Gig Harbor Fire Gathering Toy And Food Donations For Santa
Firefighters are asking the community to come forward and help feed hungry children this holiday season. Here's how you can join in.
Charles Woodman, Patch Staff
Clearwater, FL|News|
Plea For Thanksgiving Meal Posted On Patch Unites Residents
A group of newly acquainted residents respond to a homebound resident's plea in Clearwater Patch's Neighbor Posts for a Thanksgiving meal.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Fairfax Library's Food For Fines Collecting Food Donations
Fairfax County Public Library will reduce fines up to $15 for food donations during December.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Patch Holiday Food Drive: How To Give To Feeding America
The Patch Holiday Food Drive raises money for Feeding America's 200 member food banks and the 60,000 food pantries and meal programs served.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
MD Food Bank Needs Donations, Volunteers As Giving Tuesday Nears
The pandemic has left many locals without a reliable food source. The Maryland Food Bank needs help providing for these families.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Chicago, IL|News|
Michael Jordan Donates $2 Million To Feeding America Food Banks
The money comes from proceeds the former NBA star earned from "The Last Dance," a Netflix-ESPN documentary series about his career, he said.
J. Ryne Danielson, Patch Staff
Detroit, MI|News|
‘Dramatic Increase’ In Number Of People Needing Food Assistance
The holiday season has arrived and is coupled with a heightened COVID-19 pandemic and a challenged economic environment.
Mooresville, NC|News|
9-Year-Old NC Girl Donates 107 Turkeys, 35 Hams To Food Bank
Reese Grandelli, 9, collected more than $1,200 to buy Thanksgiving turkeys for the FeedNC food bank in Mooresville.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Westfarms Joins The Fight Against 'Food Insecurity' For Holidays
Westfarms mall is supporting two hunger-related organizations this holiday season.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|News|
PenFed Supports Capital Area Food Bank With $5K Donation
Employees provided contributions and volunteer time to help the Capital Area Food Bank.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Houston, TX|News|
How To Help — And Find Help — As The Coronavirus Surges In Texas During The Holiday Season
Food banks and nonprofits are providing free meals, internet access and housing assistance.
San Clemente, CA|News|
Mission Viejo Couple Serves Food, Care Packages At Daily's
Dan and Christie Forster are giving away loads of food and goodies to the homeless outside of Daily's Sport Grill this Thanksgiving.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Washington DC|News|
Get Your Thanksgiving Turkey Fried; Help Feed DC's Hungry
Medium Rare restaurants are setting up fryers Thursday at Nationals Park to help raise money for the Feed the Fridge initiative.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Tucson, AZ|News|
Southern AZ Food Banks See Increased Need This Holiday Season
Two Southern Arizona food banks have seen increased need in 2020 due to the effects of the coronavirus crisis.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
Harlem, NY|News|
Food Giveaways Blanket Harlem Ahead Of Thanksgiving
Harlemites got into the holiday spirit ahead of Thanksgiving, hosting donations for turkeys and other essentials around the neighborhood.
Nick Garber, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|News|
Enfield Food Shelf Continues Service At New Larger Location
The nonprofit hunger relief agency recently moved to a larger space in a building adjacent to its longtime Alden Avenue home.
Tim Jensen, Patch Staff
Herndon, VA|News|
Here's Where Your Neighbors Are Donating Food: Why Not Join Them?
Patch readers from Reston and Herndon share which food pantries, nonprofits, and agencies they are supporting with their donations.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Port of Los Angeles Donates 2,000 Turkeys To Families In Need
The port and its police department joined CMA CGM Group, a shipping company, to donate thousands of turkeys and meals for the homeless.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
7K Cars Expected At 'We Give Thanks' Drive-Thru Event In OC
The 'We Give Thanks' partners will distribute turkeys, pies, and groceries to Orange County's needy residents amid coronavirus.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Phoenix, AZ|News|
Phoenix Food Banks See Increased Need This Holiday Season
Two Valley food banks, St. Mary's Food Bank and United Food Bank, have seen increased need in 2020 due to the effects of the coronavirus.
Lindsay Walker, Patch Staff
New City, NY|News|
800 Thanksgiving Dinners Given In Rockland To Vets, Families
The event was coordinated by the Veterans Angels of Hope in partnership with each of the county's five towns and the Village of Sloatsburg.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
Sendik’s Food Market Raised $126,964 In Food Donations
Sendik’s Food Market customers, employees across all 17 stores, including the Brookfield and Wauwatosa locations, helped to raise funds.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Waukesha County Food Pantry Reopens After Coronavirus Exposure
The pantry will operate at a limited capacity, but modified services will be available from 1-3 p.m. Monday to Wednesday.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Castro Valley, CA|News|
Free Food Distribution Moved From Thursday To Tuesday
The food distribution program is in response to coronavirus.
Lamorinda, CA|News|
Lafayette Eyes Donation To Food Bank
Money set aside for staff may be shifted to the food bank.
Libertyville, IL|News|
From 500 Meals Per Week To 13,000: Non-Profit Serves Needy
The Roberti Community House in Waukegan recently had two tents, set up to distribute meals, downed during storms.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA Food Banks Gather Long Lines Ahead Of Thanksgiving
Long snaking lines outside an LA food bank just days before Thanksgiving point to the economic downturn spurred by the coronavirus pandemic.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
Marin Nonprofit Provides Thanksgiving Meals Amid Pandemic
San Rafael-based Ritter Center has already started distributing Thanksgiving meals to low-income families in Marin County.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
New York City, NY|News|
Where To Find Food In NYC For Thanksgiving
Patch has compiled a list of places to find Thanksgiving food.
Maya Kaufman, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|News|
The Chicken & The Unicorn: Stunt Highlights Hunger In Danbury
You know about that fundraising challenge that will likely send Mayor Boughton running downtown in a chicken suit. Here's the backstory...
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Huntersville, NC|News|
'Thanksgifting' Grocery Giveaway Set For Saturday In Huntersville
Christ Community Church in Huntersville is giving away 500 Thanksgiving meals during the grocery giveaway Saturday.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Sarasota, FL|News|
Tanner’s Turkeys Thanksgiving Basket Brigade Seeks Donations
For 10 years, Sarasota Realtor Michele Tanner has delivered holiday meal baskets to local families in need.
Tiffany Razzano, Patch Staff
Lakewood, CO|News|
Thanksgiving Food Drive To Help Feed More Than 1,400 Families
The Action Center is set to provide more than 5,700 meals for families this Thanksgiving.
Amber Fisher, Patch Staff
Solon, OH|News|
Solon Police Food Drive Moves Virtual
To protect residents, police are gathering donations online instead of in-person.
Chris Mosby, Patch Staff
Culver City, CA|News|
West L.A. College In Culver City Will Distribute Food To Students
West L.A. College in Culver City will distribute food to students Friday before the Thanksgiving holiday, district officials announced.
Nicole Charky, Patch Staff
