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American Airlines Renews Partnership with Feeding America for Hunger Relief Efforts

American Airlines Renews Partnership with Feeding America for Hunger Relief Efforts

American Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment as a Mission Partner with Feeding America, the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. This renewed partnership aims to combat hunger and ensure access to food for individuals across the country. The collaboration supports Feeding America's extensive network, which includes over 250 food banks, more than 20 statewide food bank associations, over 10 regional co-ops, and more than 60,000 agency partners, food pantries, and meal programs. This network collectively reaches millions of people experiencing food insecurity annually. American Airlines also contributes by donating AAdvantage® miles, which helps network members travel to further their mission in communities affected by food insecurity. The ongoing efforts include participation in Hunger Action Month®, an annual national campaign in September dedicated to raising awareness about food insecurity and encouraging action to end hunger in America. The partnership will also continue with the ...

City of Rochester Launches New Community Food System Plan to Combat Rising Food Insecurity

City of Rochester Launches New Community Food System Plan to Combat Rising Food Insecurity

The City of Rochester, New York, has initiated a new community food system plan aimed at addressing the growing issue of food insecurity. This comes as nearly one in five Rochester residents are food insecure, a rate that has increased significantly since the pandemic, according to the latest Feeding America report. Elizabeth Murphy, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives for the Department of Neighborhood and Business Development, noted that while food insecurity rates were declining pre-pandemic, several major events, including federal policy changes and the rollback of SNAP benefits, have exacerbated the challenge. The city's new food map is designed to help organizations like Foodlink and local community groups strategically plan food distribution. The map categorizes areas based on risk factors such as poverty and lack of access to healthy, affordable food options, using shades of orange for highest need areas and purple for areas with slightly better, but still limited, access to grocers. The i...

Seigle Foundation Awards $125K in Grants to Elgin Area Food-Related Nonprofits

Seigle Foundation Awards $125K in Grants to Elgin Area Food-Related Nonprofits

The Seigle Foundation has distributed a total of $125,000 in grants to four food-related nonprofit organizations serving the Elgin and Dundee areas. The recipients include the Northern Illinois Food Bank, Food for Greater Elgin, Fox Valley Food for Health, and the D300 Food Pantry. According to Andres Diez, CEO of Food for Greater Elgin, this support is crucial 'at a time of increasing demand for food among our most vulnerable neighbors,' enabling his organization to keep its shelves stocked and doors open. Beyond food assistance, the Seigle Foundation also focuses its funding on housing, education, and arts nonprofits within the same geographic region. More information about the foundation's initiatives can be found at SeigleFoundation.org.

Texarkana's Offenhauser-Morriss Family Exemplifies Enduring Community Legacy

Texarkana's Offenhauser-Morriss Family Exemplifies Enduring Community Legacy

The Offenhauser-Morriss family of Texarkana is being recognized for its deep roots and extensive service to the community, exemplifying a powerful legacy built over generations. The family's history traces back to Fred Offenhauser, who arrived in Texarkana in the 1880s and founded Offenhauser Insurance, a company that continues to thrive over 120 years later. His descendants, including the Morriss family, have continued this tradition of community involvement, participating in organizations such as the Boy Scouts, United Way, Chamber of Commerce, and various museum boards. This multi-generational commitment to hard work, keeping promises, and community service has left an indelible mark on Texarkana, demonstrating how a single individual's efforts can create a lasting impact that extends far beyond their lifetime.

Institute for Policy Studies Report Critiques Philanthropy Under Current Administration, Cites Increased DAF Contributions

Institute for Policy Studies Report Critiques Philanthropy Under Current Administration, Cites Increased DAF Contributions

The Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) has released its new report, 'Gilded Giving 2026: Philanthropy Under Oligarchy,' which critically examines the state of philanthropy, particularly under the current administration. The report highlights three main response patterns among major funders: accumulation, capitulation, and solidarity. It notes that the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' passed by the Trump administration has exacerbated wealth inequality by expanding tax breaks for billionaires, leading to a significant influx of donations into Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs). Wealthy donors reportedly poured record amounts into DAFs before certain provisions of the law took effect, which might have limited their tax deductions. The report expresses concern that, without a mandatory DAF payout, the question of when these funds will reach working nonprofits remains acute. Bella DeVaan, co-author and IPS Charity Reform Initiative Director, stated that a dramatic influx into DAFs without a commensurate payout rate is exp...

Pennsylvania Leaders Discuss Hunger Effects and Reflect on 16th Capitol Hunger Garden Season

Pennsylvania Leaders Discuss Hunger Effects and Reflect on 16th Capitol Hunger Garden Season

Senator Elder Vogel, Jr. (R-47) and Representative Emily Kinkead (D-20) recently led a discussion in Harrisburg on the increasing effects of hunger across Pennsylvania, coinciding with the conclusion of the 16th Capitol Hunger Garden season. According to Feeding Pennsylvania, one in seven Pennsylvanians experiences food insecurity. Senator Vogel highlighted the strain on Pennsylvania families due to rising household bills and local goods and services, often forcing them to choose between groceries and bill payments. He emphasized the crucial role of area food banks, community hunger advocate groups, and state and local agencies in providing services. Vogel authored Senate Resolution 371, designating September 2026 as Hunger Action Month in Pennsylvania, and organized a capitol and district food drive, donating nonperishable items to the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank and a local food bank. Representative Kinkead, co-chair of the Legislative Hunger Caucus with Vogel, sponsored House Resolution 317, a compan...

Aviva Valparaiso Hosts Glamour and Giving Superhero Fashion Show to Benefit 500 Turkeys

Aviva Valparaiso Hosts Glamour and Giving Superhero Fashion Show to Benefit 500 Turkeys

Aviva Valparaiso Hosts Glamour and Giving Superhero Fashion Show to Benefit 500 Turkeys

American Airlines Renews Partnership with Feeding America to Combat Hunger

American Airlines Renews Partnership with Feeding America to Combat Hunger

American Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment as a Mission Partner with Feeding America, the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. This renewed partnership, announced during Hunger Action Month, aims to continue efforts to end hunger and ensure access to food for individuals across the country. Over the years, the collaboration has expanded access to food and essential resources by supporting Feeding America's extensive network, which includes over 250 food banks, more than 20 statewide food bank associations, over 10 regional co-ops, and more than 60,000 agency partners, food pantries, and meal programs. American Airlines also contributes by donating AAdvantage miles, enabling network members to travel and further their mission. The partnership will continue its seventh annual Thanksgiving Mobile Market later this year, distributing food items in the Dallas-Fort Worth area ahead of the holiday.

Atlanta Hawks and Volunteers Pack Over One Million Meals for Georgia Families

Atlanta Hawks and Volunteers Pack Over One Million Meals for Georgia Families

The Atlanta Hawks, in collaboration with thousands of volunteers, successfully packed more than one million meals at State Farm Arena over the past weekend. These meals are now being distributed to various food banks and community partners throughout the metro Atlanta area. The primary focus of this initiative is to ensure that the packaged food reaches the communities most in need as quickly as possible. The Atlanta Community Food Bank, a key recipient, has already received approximately one-third of the total meals packed, amounting to about 300,000 meals or over 38,000 pounds of food. Jon West, Vice President of Partner Relations at the food bank, confirmed that these meals were quickly ordered by their partners for distribution.

The Augusta Chronicle

Parker’s Kitchen gives $100,000 to schools, food bank

Parker’s Kitchen gives $100,000 to schools, food bank

Parker's Kitchen donated $100,000 in total to support Augusta area schools and the Golden Harvest Food Bank.

Sickles High School Senior Zach Hartman Awarded Congressional Award Gold Medal

Sickles High School Senior Zach Hartman Awarded Congressional Award Gold Medal

Zach Hartman, a senior at Sickles High School in Hillsborough County, has been honored with the Congressional Award Gold Medal, the highest recognition for youth achievement bestowed by Congress. This prestigious award acknowledges young Americans who demonstrate exceptional initiative, service, personal growth, physical fitness, and exploration through a multi-year commitment to challenging goals. Hartman significantly surpassed the program's requirements, accumulating over 1,300 documented hours across various categories. His extensive contributions include co-founding Eco Brothers, a nonprofit that distributed over 330,000 books to students, and partnering with Glad Dogs Nation to repurpose stuffed animals into pet toys. As an Eagle Scout, he also provided 250 essential item bags for children in foster care through the Heart Gallery of Tampa. Additionally, Hartman dedicated nearly 500 hours to physical fitness as a competitive swimmer and completed a Southwest expedition exploring Route 66.

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida Appoints New Board Chair and Officers

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida Appoints New Board Chair and Officers

Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, a non-profit organization dedicated to granting life-changing wishes for critically-ill children, has announced the appointment of Dennis Crowley as its new chairman of the Board of Directors. Crowley, who has been a board member since 2016 and previously served as vice chair, will lead the board for the next two fiscal years. He is also the chairman of the board at Doctor’s Choice Pharmacy. Joining Crowley as officers are Ricky Patel of Akerman LLP as Vice Chair and Karen Ford as Treasurer. Diego Ojeda of Rilea Group has also been appointed as a new board member. The organization, which has granted over 15,000 wishes since 1983, serves 22 counties across southeast and southwest Florida, the Suncoast, Tampa Bay, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Its mission is to fulfill wishes for medically-eligible children, believing these experiences are crucial for children and their families during difficult times.