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Last week's speaker was Chris ford, Chief Operating Officer of River Bend Food Bank River Bend Food Bank leads the community-wide effort to end hunger in eastern Iowa and western Illinois, by: Leveraging partnerships to help people in need stabilize their lives; Educating and engaging the public in hunger issues; Advocating on behalf of people facing hunger; Distributing surplus food through a network of hunger-relief agency partners and programs; and Striving to end hunger.
Their Mission: - To lead the community-wide effort to end hunger in eastern Iowa and western Illinois.
- Leveraging partnerships to help people in need stabilize their lives
- Engaging the public in hunger issues
- Advocating on behalf of hungry people
- Distributing surplus food through a network of hunger-relief agency partners
- Striving to end hunger
Ford said that honestly, monetary donations are preferred to physical food donations. Every $1 can be turned into 5 meals, thanks to partnerships River Bend Food Bank maintains with grocers, distributors, farmers, and the community to provide food donations How can we make a meaningful impact for those in need in your community? Advocate: Encourage legislators and community leaders to adopt policies that work to help people experiencing hunger Educate: Learn how hunger is impacting our community and share education and ways to help with your network Volunteer: Get involved at River Bend Food Bank or your local pantry Give: Make a monetary gift of any size to make sure no one goes hungry in our community Click here to go to the Food Bank's website to:FIND A FOOD PANTRY Do you need food? We’re here to help! River Bend Food Bank’s network has food pantries and meal sites in cities across our 23-county service area. Find one close to you today! VOLUNTEER River Bend Food Bank needs your time and talent. Both are vital to making sure no one in our service area goes hungry. See volunteer opportunities and sign yourself or your group up today! DONATE Together, we’re creating a hunger-free community. Your support of funds and food is crucial to making sure children and adults can rely on River Bend Food Bank now and in the future. Donate today! |
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