Sentences with phrase «for the food bank»

In addition to his public and private ventures, Michael also has experience in the nonprofit sector, where he was Director of Business Development for the Food Bank for New York City, the largest of its kind in the country.

The grant will also fund the improvement of basic technological infrastructure and improve cold chain capabilities, as well as allow for the hiring of regional and national level staff to cultivate and manage new food donors for food banks in the provinces in which they work.

The campaign, which runs from April 20 to May 10, hopes to raise enough funds to secure 5 million meals for Food Banks Canada and its network of more than 550 food banks.

Addressing food insecurity by providing quality, nutritious food to Canadians is a priority for Food Banks Canada, a national organization representing a network of 550 food bank partner organizations.

«Investment in resources helps strengthen the charitable meal system, making it possible for food banks to accept more food from donors, whether from Walmart or any other business or organization that wants to relieve hunger in Canada.»

To date, the festival has raised $ 8.5 million for the Food Bank for New York City and the Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign.

To date, the festivals have raised more than $ 20 million for the Florida International University Chaplin School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, as well as $ 8.5 million for the Food Bank for New York City and the Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign.

The festival has raised $ 8.5 million for the Food Bank for New York City and the Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign.

Food Bank also deal in much larger quantities like tonnes - an example is corporate donor Goodman Fielder who bake 1,500 loaves of bread for Food Bank each day as well as donating surplus loaves.

Russell was eager to participate because it helps raise money for food banks and she knew of the company because it has been featured on ABC's Shark Tank.

«It's a win for local farmers, a win for the community, and a win for the Food Bank of South Jersey,» says Val Traore, the Food Bank's CEO.

We change that by focusing on a unique, shared experience to both bring people together and to raise food and funds for the food bank.

Brown, who also is a former board member of Second Harvest, the nation «s clearinghouse for food banks, nudged them into action.

What a great campaign by Piccolo — the growth of the need for food banks in the UK just astounds me and points to a society with real social issues that big companies do need to do more to help.

CANstruction has raised over 50,000 cans of food this year for the food bank.

Every baby needs to be kept clean and dry, but it is often difficult for food banks and other social service organizations to be able to provide enough diapers to serve the needs in the community.

This session will update on progress since last year's conference, on the work between coalition members of the Baby Feeding Law Group to develop a resource for food bank organizers and volunteers, and a pilot to implement the resource supported by Leicester City Council.

«Through our buying power with the school district, we're able to [leverage] that for the food bank to get fresh fruits and vegetables.

It was a blistering hot summer day, and I was a young and enthusiastic, newly registered dietitian working for the Food Bank of Central New York.

In addition, Governor Cuomo recently announced nearly $ 5 million in funding from the Superstorm Sandy Social Services Block Grant to support continued food relief for Sandy victims and, in the days leading up to Thanksgiving, announced a 15 % funding increase for food banks and other emergency food programs.

Stanley Tucci — Stanley Tucci serves as the Celebrity Ambassador Program Chair for the Food Bank for New York City.

One teacher commented: «The school collects for the food bank in the staffroom.

And because each dollar raised for the Food Bank has the buying power of four dollars, students can use the Food Bank's online shopping cart to see just how much their donation is buying.

They took turns standing outside, collecting non-perishable food items for a food bank.

But charities also say there may be other nonperishables that work better for a food bank and it's better to just donate the money and let the organizations figure out how to spend that donation best.

You can search for a food bank at www.trusselltrust.org.

For the food bank, we also accept open bags of food and treats.

Donations of any brand of food (wet or dry) for the food bank are accepted and can be dropped off during our open adoption hours.

Doing something that helps the community, such as volunteering in a shelter or collecting food for a food bank, is another great way to honor the pet.

Did you know that you can stop by Caye Mart and buy a pre packaged bag of groceries for the food bank?

Soon the public will be able to buy Nourish and donate it in in - store bins for food banks.

I'm hoping that the well - heeled patrons of the Brewer's Plate took a moment away from their spectacular food and beer tastings to try Nourish, and when it becomes available will take the opportunity to donate it to people who need it, whether that is for food banks or for disaster relief.

Its goal is to bring in the most donations for the food bank among the roughly 40 firms that signed up.

Blakes was among 29 Toronto law firms that raised $ 243,000 in cash and food donations for the food bank during the three - week competition.

Ontario Bar Association staff held a food drive competition that brought in 716 kg (1580 lbs) of non-perishable food for the Food Bank.

They regularly sponsored volunteer activities like: blood drives, Habitat for Humanity, collections for the Food Bank, and holiday «giving tree,» Junior Achievement and Special Olympics.

Typical resume samples make display of a high school diploma, although people from all educational levels volunteer for food banks.

First, they wrapped up their food drive for the Food Bank of Northern Indiana.

For food banks, it is a common occurrence to be in need of food and help.

Her involvement in the Anne Arundel County Association of REALTORS ® Community Service Committee enables Harrison to leverage the generous spirit and competitive nature of her fellow REALTORS ®, reaping enormous benefits for the food bank and the people it serves.

She has taken part in just about every kind of charitable activity the KWAR has participated in: collecting for the food bank, Adopt - a-Road clean - ups, Cure for Cancer walks and Christmas toy drives, among others.

The group's Food Fight raised 2,000 pounds of food for the food bank.

They raised $ 7,000 for the food bank as well as lots of canned goods were donated.

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As an executive with consumer brands in the convenience and food - retail, automotive and credit card industries, he'd developed the first U.S. chip - enabled credit card for Bank One and helped launch the Suburu Outback — among other impressive feats.

What they will be working on is software solutions for charities including Big Sisters of B.C., Canuck Place Children's Hospice, Ending Violence Association of B.C. and the Greater Vancouver Food Bank.

«I began to pray for the people in Texas after having gone through that same experience myself as a Katrina survivor,» said Crystal Harris, who works for the Second Harvest Food Bank, which was taking donations for storm victims.

In Santa Clara, California, employees organized a canned food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank of San Mateo and Santa Clara countfood drive for Second Harvest Food Bank of San Mateo and Santa Clara countFood Bank of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.

We have a younger generation, for instance, used to being able to do everything online — ordering food, doing banking tasks, shopping and more — and they don't want to sit on a phone waiting to speak to someone who reads a script and provides little benefit.

Higher demand for food is also putting pressure on water resources, says Angelo Katsoras, a geopolitical analyst at National Bank and co-author of the report.

For example, each store in the Whole Foods Market chain donates food to area food banks and shelters and holds community giving days during which 5 percent of net sales are donated to a local nonprofit.