INSIDE: Working with farmers, getting kids through the weekend, and more

All the incredible work your support fuels. | [Feeding America.]( [Hunger's Hope]( [3 ways Feeding America + farmers = more food for neighbors]( [Farmer wearing a hat and smiling, holding a bin of red berries.]( The people who actually grow the food we eat play an essential part in getting food to those who need it. That's especially true right now with the fall harvest season right around the corner. Feeding America works with a lot of different people to make sure our neighbors have enough to eat—volunteers, food bank staff, supporters like you—and farmers across the country. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how excess produce is reaching our neighbors. [LEARN MORE]( [The weekend is almost here—can you help?]( [For kids who get free or reduced-price school meals, weekends and school breaks can be hard. Make a gift today and it can be matched up to $100,000 to help get food to kids this weekend and all year long.]( [DONATE NOW >>]( [Tell Congress to respect the right of Native people to govern themselves]( [Cheyenne Majenty of the St. Mary's Food Bank in Peach Springs, Arizona.]( Native communities have rich food traditions, but hunger rates in these communities are really high. At least 20% of Native individuals experience hunger—though some estimates put that number at 80%. Hundreds of years of U.S. government policy has broken Native communities' food systems. Tell Congress: Respect Native sovereignty by allowing tribal governments to directly manage food assistance programs, like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and remove unnecessary restrictions on food assistance in the next farm bill. [TAKE ACTION]( [With just a couple minutes a month, you can help end hunger on your phone. Sign up for breaking text alerts today!]( [Join now >>]( [Food waste is a huge problem in America, with over 20% of landfill volume filled with uneaten food. Feeding America rescues billions of pounds of perfectly good food each year, getting more food to our neighbors and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, too.]( [Want to do your part to prevent waste? Here are some simple tips to help make six common foods last longer!]( [LEARN THE TIPS >>]( [Angela from San Francisco holding cauliflower and two onions.]( Partner Spotlight [Living For Giving Shopping Event]( QVC and Housewares Charity Foundation have again joined forces for the fourth year to support Feeding America. This event provides customers an opportunity to give back while shopping eligible national name brand houseware products at discounted prices. A minimum of 70% of the purchase price will go towards supporting the Feeding America network of partner food banks. [Living To Give]( Giving monthly is the best way to help provide meals to your neighbors experiencing hunger. Just $1 a month can help provide 10 meals. [DONATE NOW]( [facebook link]( [twitter link]( [instagram link]( [FeedingAmerica.org]( | [Donate Now]( | [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( 161 North Clark Street, Suite 700 | Chicago, IL 60601 | 1-800-910-5524 © 2024 Feeding America