Marietta, GA|News|
Cobb Community Food Fleet Makes Last Delivery After 15 Months
The food fleet distributed 168,000 boxes of food over the last 15 months for Cobb County residents and beyond.
Kara McIntyre, 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.
Bedford, NH|News|
Walmart, Tyson, Bimbo Bakeries Donate Tons Of Food To NH
For the fifth time, the companies teamed up to bring 15,000 pounds of food, the equivalent of 12,500 meals, to the New Hampshire Food Bank.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Charlotte, NC|News|
Charlotte Food Bank Receives 2.5M Pounds Of Food From Publix
The Second Harvest Food Bank also received $135,000 to help serve a 24-county region of North Carolina where 553,000 people fight hunger.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Larchmont-Mamaroneck, NY|News|
NY-Based Chobani Helps To Feed Ida Flood Victims In Mamaroneck
On Thursday, Chobani will be on hand to help feed 300 people who were affected by Ida. Other donations will help refugees from Afghanistan.
Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff
Farmington, CT|News|
Feeding America: Stop & Shop, Tunxis Team Up To Boost Food Bank
Stop & Shop this week announced a $5,000 donation to the Tunxis Community College Food Pantry.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Upper West Side, NY|News|
Free Food Pantry Coming To Upper West Side: What To Know
Lincoln Center will host a free food pantry on Tuesday as part of Hunger Action Month this September. Here are the details.
Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
4,100 Boxes Of Food To Be Given Out By DeKalb, Faith Leaders
DeKalb County officials and local faith leaders will distribute 4,100 boxes of produce and chicken to those in need on Friday and Saturday.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Wauwatosa, WI|News|
How SNAP Boost Will Help Fight Hunger In Wauwatosa
The Biden administration this month gave the green light to the largest increase in food assistance benefits in the program’s history.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Brookfield, WI|News|
How SNAP Boost Will Help Fight Hunger In Brookfield
The Biden administration this month gave the green light to the largest increase in food assistance benefits in the program’s history.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
How SNAP Boost Will Help Fight Hunger In Waukesha
The Biden administration this month gave the green light to the largest increase in food assistance benefits in the program’s history.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Kingstowne-Rose Hill, VA|News|
Stuff The Bus Food Drives Planned At 20 Fairfax County Sites
Stuff the Bus is held several times a year to help restock local food pantries when donations normally fall.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Dundalk, MD|News|
Meal Pick-up For BCPS Virtual Students Delayed By Holiday
Baltimore County Public Schools virtual learning students can pick up their meals Sept. 8 since school will be closed Sept. 6-7.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Apple Valley-Rosemount, MN|News|
Rosemount Night To Unite Collects 1.3k Lbs In Dry Good Donations
The dry goods went to 360 Communities.
Morgan Reddekopp, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Waukesha School Board Reverses Free Meal Program Decision
Waukesha school board members reversed their June decision in a 5-4 vote to leave a federal free meals program on Monday.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Parents Protest Over Decision To Opt Out Of School Lunch Program
The Waukesha school board opted out of a federal program that would give all students free lunch. A meeting is planned for Monday.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Canton-Sixes, GA|News|
Braves Bringing 'Home Plate Project' To Canton On Saturday
The Atlanta Braves and Chick-fil-A will prepare and distribute 1,200 meals to families at Hasty Elementary School on Saturday.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Waukesha School District Opts Out Of Lunch Program, Rally Planned
A rally is planned from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. in front of the district office.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Waukesha School Board To Meet About Lunch Programs
The Waukesha school board opted out of a federal program giving all students free lunch this year.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
Largo, FL|News|
Food Pantry To Open Friday At Greater Ridgecrest YMCA
The Greater Ridgecrest YMCA has partnered with Feeding Tampa Bay to offer a food pantry for residents in and around the Largo area.
D'Ann Lawrence White, Patch Staff
Waukesha, WI|News|
Waukesha Schools Opt Out Of Free Federal Lunch Program
Concerned parents organized a rally for Friday at the district office.
Karen Pilarski, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Food Bank Needs Volunteers In St. Petersburg
Florida Dream Center is looking for help during the weekdays and Saturdays to help with unloading donated foods and packing foods.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|News|
Concord And Capital Region Food Pantries Net 2 Tons Of Food
The Capital Region Food Program distributed the nonperishable items to 14 area social service agencies earlier this month.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
FeedNC To Host Food Stamps Community Meeting Monday: Details
The Mooresville food pantry program aims to help bridge the gap between families in need and community resources available to assist them.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Burke, VA|News|
Lake Braddock Students Garden To Feed Families In Need
Lake Braddock Secondary School students work with the Good News Community Kitchen to grow produce for Fairfax and Prince William residents.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
St. Pete, FL|News|
Free School Meals For St. Pete Students, 2021-2022 Academic Year
Pinellas County Public Schools has added 10 new items to its menu chosen by students in the Student Food Connection taste testing last year.
Skyla Luckey, Patch Staff
Conroe-Montgomery County, TX|News|
Houston Restaurant Weeks: Your Guide For Montgomery County
Here are the HRW menus for the 17 participating restaurants in Conroe, Shenandoah, The Woodlands and Spring. The event lasts until Sept. 6.
Jeffrey Perkins, Patch Staff
Nyack-Piermont, NY|News|
P-Tech Students Help Rockland Food Pantries Reach Out
They redesigned the website for Rockland Community Against Hunger to make it easier to find resources and opportunities.
Lanning Taliaferro, Patch Staff
Homer Glen-Lockport, IL|News|
How To Can, Freeze Produce From Will County Gardens
Billions of pounds of garden produce go to waste each year. Here’s how you can fight food waste by learning to can and freeze fresh food.
Jeff Arnold, Patch Staff
Bowie, MD|News|
Mobile Groceries Come To Prince George's, Offer Affordable Prices
A mobile grocery truck is coming to Prince George's County. The store on wheels will serve areas without easy access to a supermarket.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Washington DC|News|
DC-Area Chick-Fil-A Restaurants Rank Third In Meal Donations
As part of the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program, restaurant operators in the D.C. area have donated more than 360,000 meals to fight hunger.
Mark Hand, Patch Staff
Conroe-Montgomery County, TX|News|
Houston Restaurant Weeks Are An Opportunity To Give Back
Fifteen local eateries take part, and donations will go to Montgomery County Food Bank. Here is where you can eat for a good cause.
Jeffrey Perkins, Patch Staff
Woodstock-Towne Lake, GA|News|
Cherokee School Nutrition Announces Plans For School Year
Cherokee County School Nutrition department said it will continue to provide breakfasts and lunches to all students at no cost.
Kathleen Sturgeon, Patch Staff
Across America|News|
Stop Child Hunger Act Wins Backing Of Broad Coalition Of Groups
Before the pandemic, the summer meal program for children who qualify for free and reduced price lunches at school served only about 1 in 7.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
The Bridge Church To Host Food Pantry Thursday In Mooresville
The Mooresville church is distributing food boxes Thursday, from 2:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. Here's how to get one.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Washington DC|News|
Restaurateur Fights Food Insecurity One Refrigerator At A Time
Mark Bucher, owner of Medium Rare in D.C., is championing Feed the Fridge, a nonprofit battling hunger in the DMV.
Abigail Russ, Patch Staff
Decatur-Avondale Estates, GA|News|
Back-To-School Food Giveaway, Vaccinations Offered In DeKalb
DeKalb families can get free groceries and free vaccinations — if desired — across the county this Saturday.
Kara McIntyre, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
'Buy A Family A Meal' Campaign To Help Families Facing Hunger
Purchases at area wine and liquor retailers in the next month can help feed hungry Anne Arundel County families. Here's how you can help.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Mooresville, NC|News|
FeedNC Summer Supply Drive Underway In Mooresville: How To Donate
FeedNC is collecting thousands of pounds of food for needy area families this week. Here's how to donate.
Kimberly Johnson, Patch Staff
Bernardsville-Bedminster, NJ|News|
NJ Police Departments Join Soup Kitchen 411 To Distribute Meals
Through its program FeedNJ, the organization has already bought hundreds of meals to be distributed in local New Jersey communities.
Catarina Moura, Patch Staff
Sherman Oaks, CA|News|
Food Giveaway Scheduled For Friday At Church On The Way
Stock up on free groceries and receive a coronavirus vaccine at this month's food distribution.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
