Creating a Hunger Free North Dakota envisions a hunger-free state through advocacy, education & outreach, raising awareness and sustainability
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QUICK action required: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) clients in north-central and western ND who lost food due to storm-related power outages April 23-24, 2022, can request replacement benefits. Learn more at bit.ly/3MsrU3b
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We're providing up to $1.5 billion to states and school districts to help school meal program operators deal with the challenges of supply chain disruptions. ow.ly/bzzB50Hem1y
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• Providing opportunities for learning, for sharing, and for the insights gained by hearing of works and the potential to grow it by connecting with others
• An efficient way to get and share information & resources
Coalition members reflect on what being part of this group of organizations & people has meant to them:
• Benefitted from help from and connections with others
• Being aware of what is going on; sharing information and resources to others in our organization and with families.
  Coalition members reflect on what being part of this group of organizations and people has meant to them:
• Networking, sharing, connecting
• Being aware of what is going on; sharing information and resources to others in our organization and with families.
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Did you know your child can get WIC benefits until 5 if you meet income eligibility guidelines? Only 25% of 4-year-olds who qualify for benefits participate in WIC, so spread the word! #momstrong
Find out more at signupwic.com
With thanks for
planters & pickers
waterers & weeders
drovers & herders
shovelers & sweepers
slicers & grinders
sorters & trimmers
drivers & lifters
stockers & checkers
peelers & stirrers
kneaders & washers
ladlers & wrappers
dishers & servers
planners & dreamers
all
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This week's stops of the #greatplainsfoodbank Mobile Food Pantry. All in need of food assistance are welcome. #HeartsSolveHunger.
Deer hunting opener today!
If you have deer to share, consider donating through
Sportsmen Against Hunger
Learn more at capnd.org/programsandinitiat…
Hungerfree ND retweeted
Open enrollment for 2022 health coverage runs until Jan. 15. Visit healthcare.gov to view current plans and prices. Health center staff can also provide impartial info on the best plan choice based on your #healthcare needs. It's time to #GetCovered. #ValueCHCs
SNAP funds save rural jobs & boost rural economies!
“For every dollar of SNAP benefits…there was a dual benefit –
about a dollar of food purchasing, plus spending on other goods and services with money freed up from the family food budget.”
dailyyonder.com/usda-snap-be…
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Good news! Our texting service is back!
If you want to quickly locate food resources near you or get information about public assistance programs, text keywords like "Food", "PEBT", "SNAP" to 1-914-342-7744 get an automated response.
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Are you harvesting squash, carrots, potatoes and more this week?
If you find you have more than you need, please considering donating to a nearby pantry or soup kitchen!
Find a list of places to donate here:
nd.gov/ndda/produce-donation…
It’s been a great September,
Hunger Action Month!
Thank you to all who participated.
Keep using what you learned, and taking action! Here are some ideas:
hungerfreend.org/advocacy/re…
It is so important to keep offering sources of healthy foods in community settings like schools & childcare. The pandemic has brought more challenges to our children’s weight status.
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the US have obesity. Some children are more affected than others, but all children are at risk of gaining weight that is higher than what is considered healthy.
Read more: cdc.gov/obesity/childhood/in…
Are you harvesting squash, carrots, potatoes and more this week?
If you find you have more than you need, please considering donating to a nearby pantry or soup kitchen!
Find a list of places to donate here:
nd.gov/ndda/produce-donation…
Hungerfree ND retweeted
We want to hear your stories. Tag us in a social media post using #HungerActionMonth and #HeartsSolveHunger to share your hunger stories or statistics.
Hunger Action Month continues!
Find the latest data on food insecurity and hunger in North Dakota on our "Data" page at:
hungerfreend.org/data/
~ 25,800 of North Dakota’s households experienced food insecurity in 2018-2020
We continue our "30 Ways in 30 Days" daily calendar throughout #HungerActionMonth.
Today's action item: Research hunger in your state or the U.S. and share your findings with a friend.
#greatplainsfoodbank #HeartsSolveHunger.
