Across the U.S., young and old are threatened with food insecurity, which means they are not aware when or where they will get their next meal. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated preexisting barriers to food access, especially those living just above the poverty line.
I am inspired by a story about TV personality Terrence J who uses his life to provide food to kids. He has partnered with Maytag to fill refrigerators at Boys and Girls Clubs in parts of the U.S. I love this concept. Read more about Terrence J’s effort to fill fridges for kids here.
Do you want to get involved in reducing food insecurity?:
Here’s what you can do to fight food insecurity in your neighborhood through Feeding America.
Click here to learn more about Maytag’s Feel Good Fridge initiative.
Related funding announcement: NIH Announces Request for Information (RFI) for Research Opportunities to End Hunger, Food and Nutrition Insecurity (pass this on to an organization that may be looking for funding in the area of food insecurity).
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