Candice from the Foodbank's Outreach section helped me get in contact with New Jerusalem Ministries, who were doing a food drive and needed bags. Yesterday I stopped by their office and dropped off all the bags they needed, and let them know to ask if they needed more. We should know how much food was donated in a few weeks!
New algorithms and network monitors allow connections between food pantries, homeless shelters, and other businesses with excess foods, all under the national moniker of Feeding America. These instant connections allow the food to be transported to wherever it is needed most, and quickly! Read more here
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/02/opinion/going-digital-to-rescue-food.html?rref=collection%2Ftimestopic%2FFood%20Banks&action=click&contentCollection=timestopics®ion=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=4&pgtype=collection
David, Tom and I have a meeting with representatives from the Foodbank tomorrow to discuss how we can further our partnership to benefit us both!
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