United Way of Greater Knoxville’s Post

Join the Movement: Together, we can make a real difference in decreasing food insecurity. Spread awareness, support local food pantries, and build a future where no one goes to bed hungry. https://lnkd.in/diGsGyhX #FoodBankSupport #HungerInAmerica #OleanFoodPantry #OleanNY #FoodInsecurityFacts #SupportChange #HungerStatistics #FeedingAmericaResponse #UnderstandingHunger

44.2 million people in the US live in households experiencing food insecurity. In our nation of plenty, it’s time to rethink the way we respond to food insecurity. Listen to M'Kayl Lewis, MBA, MS, NBC-HWC (EMBA/MS ’23) describe innovative and necessary solutions to ensure that our communities receive the nutrition they need. How might you support food security initiatives in your community? Comment below to share your insights. #CornellMBA #CornellBusiness #FoodInsecurity #LeadershipDevelopment #HealthcareLaders

Check out the interesting way that the value of Food Co-ops in communities is used as a way to address food insecurity and access to healthy food! https://lnkd.in/enTAs9v3

Arkansas, we have a pressing challenge to tackle: food insecurity. With recent data revealing that our state has one of the highest rates of food insecurity in the nation, action is urgently needed. Approximately 20% of Arkansans currently face this issue, impacting their health and productivity. We cannot overlook the importance of providing access to nutritious, affordable food for all. Join the conversation and explore how we can come together to build a stronger, more resilient future. #FoodInsecurity #ArkansasStrong #BuildingCommunities https://lnkd.in/eyETq6NP

According to Feeding America, nearly 5.2 million seniors in the U.S. struggle with food insecurity, often unable to access nutritious meals due to various challenges. At The Village Cooks, we're committed to supporting our senior neighbors by providing homemade, nutritious meals. Join us in making a difference today. Learn more at thevillagecooks.org. 🍲💖 #FoodInsecurity #SupportSeniors #CommunitySupport #NutritionForAll #TheVillageCooks"

Did you buy your seed already? What are you waiting for? Let's domesticate our food systems and don't contribute to Food Insecurity. Just call 0257431809 for your order or visit legacycrop.com for more information. #LCIC #LegacySquare #seedbusiness #AECFImpact #AGRAImpact

Hunger is all about power dynamics. Food insecurity stems from a problem of access rather than availability in the US, and our current anti-hunger solution is to grant some organizations and individuals authority over its distribution, while people experiencing hunger are at the mercy of their judgements and biases. While we have a long way to go to overthrow this system, here are a few small steps that food pantries can take to begin to shift the power balance.

S:US believes that food is a basic right. Read S:US’ White Paper, “Uniting on Food Justice: An Innovative Approach from a Health and Human Service Organization,” which discusses the complexities of food insecurity, highlights innovations and best practices in food justice, and calls for collective action to eradicate food insecurity in our communities.

Join us and take action to fight food insecurity in California! ✊📣 State budget shortfalls have lead to important programs like #CNIP & #MarketMatch being cut, both of which help California’s low-income families purchase healthy and nutritious foods. Let’s come together to help save these key programs! 🍎Email Gov Newsom and your state representatives TODAY and ask them to #SaveCNIP:  https://lnkd.in/gAfgQb3s

If we really want to empower people experiencing food insecurity to eat healthier and try new foods, then we need to facilitate the conditions that allow risk-taking. For people facing hunger, the challenge is not about knowing what to eat or what choices to make, it's about having access to the resources to succeed. This is how we need to be thinking about food insecurity to effectively fight it.