The West Northumberland Food Bank was launched in May 2013 to address rising food poverty in the area. It has since distributed over 1,600 food bags to help at least 222 adults and 168 children in 195 households cope with issues like redundancy, illness, welfare reforms and unexpected bills. The food bank operates by collecting donated food, packing it into three-day supply bags, and distributing the bags through a network of centers with help from partner organizations and volunteers. It aims to expand its services while helping recipients become less dependent through advocacy and cooking courses.
Luton Foodbank is a not for profit community benefit society, launched in April 2013. It aims to ensure that no-one goes hungry in Luton. We provide temporary help to Luton residents in crisis by providing a nutritionally balanced parcel with enough food for three days.
Luton Foodbank is a not for profit community benefit society, launched in April 2013. It aims to ensure that no-one goes hungry in Luton. We provide temporary help to Luton residents in crisis by providing a nutritionally balanced parcel with enough food for three days.
Improving Access to Fresh Local Food: How You Can HelpAnne Anderson
Presentation on ways each of us can improve access to fresh, locally grown food. By Kerin Gould, PhD, Program Coordinator for Alchemist Community Development Corporation.
As a third world country, Haiti faces a lot of challenges. Improvements must be made in the areas of education, health care and socio-economic equality.
In 2010, the earthquake devastated much of the country’s healthcare infrastructure. St. Luke Foundation for Haiti and the Andrea Bocelli Foundation (ABF) have made it their mission to confront Haiti’s challenges and to save lives through education, healthcare, and service to others. While Haiti has seen marked reduction in child malnutrition in recent years, there is still much progress to be made. Childhood malnutrition and food insecurity negatively affect physical growth, immune system development, and cognitive function, leading to long term impacts on overall health. St. Luke Foundation and ABF work to address problems of malnutrition through meal programs in their schools and sustainable agricultural support for local farmers. Dr. Beaubrun will present on the foundations’ mission and his experience in the field of nutrition action: projects based on nutrition and health action, agriculture action, HIV treatment and prevention, and distribution of food kits for HIV patients.
Direct marketing your farm by sue b. balcomSue Balcom
This is a presentation by FARRMS Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Sue B. Balcom. Please contact FARRMS at 701-486-3569 if you wish to have Sue present at your local conference.
this tells the quick story of a long term partnership on the island of LaGonave, Haiti. We work in the areas of education, healthcare, and economic development. Please check us out at www.lagonavepartners.org.
Improving Access to Fresh Local Food: How You Can HelpAnne Anderson
Presentation on ways each of us can improve access to fresh, locally grown food. By Kerin Gould, PhD, Program Coordinator for Alchemist Community Development Corporation.
As a third world country, Haiti faces a lot of challenges. Improvements must be made in the areas of education, health care and socio-economic equality.
In 2010, the earthquake devastated much of the country’s healthcare infrastructure. St. Luke Foundation for Haiti and the Andrea Bocelli Foundation (ABF) have made it their mission to confront Haiti’s challenges and to save lives through education, healthcare, and service to others. While Haiti has seen marked reduction in child malnutrition in recent years, there is still much progress to be made. Childhood malnutrition and food insecurity negatively affect physical growth, immune system development, and cognitive function, leading to long term impacts on overall health. St. Luke Foundation and ABF work to address problems of malnutrition through meal programs in their schools and sustainable agricultural support for local farmers. Dr. Beaubrun will present on the foundations’ mission and his experience in the field of nutrition action: projects based on nutrition and health action, agriculture action, HIV treatment and prevention, and distribution of food kits for HIV patients.
Direct marketing your farm by sue b. balcomSue Balcom
This is a presentation by FARRMS Marketing and Outreach Coordinator Sue B. Balcom. Please contact FARRMS at 701-486-3569 if you wish to have Sue present at your local conference.
this tells the quick story of a long term partnership on the island of LaGonave, Haiti. We work in the areas of education, healthcare, and economic development. Please check us out at www.lagonavepartners.org.
Slides from Natasha Beaudin's presentation on the Ottawa Good Food Box/La Boîte verte d'Ottawa as part of the Food Access PLC's webinar on Good Food Box & Market Programs that took place December 11th. Natasha Beaudin is the Ottawa GFB Coordinator.
Understanding the Challenges of Street ChildrenSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Many ways to support street children.pptxSERUDS INDIA
By raising awareness, providing support, advocating for change, and offering assistance to children in need, individuals can play a crucial role in improving the lives of street children and helping them realize their full potential
Donate Us
https://serudsindia.org/how-individuals-can-support-street-children-in-india/
#donatefororphan, #donateforhomelesschildren, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #donationforchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #donation, #education, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool, #joyhome
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
What is the point of small housing associations.pptxPaul Smith
Given the small scale of housing associations and their relative high cost per home what is the point of them and how do we justify their continued existance
This session provides a comprehensive overview of the latest updates to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly known as the Uniform Guidance) outlined in the 2 CFR 200.
With a focus on the 2024 revisions issued by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), participants will gain insight into the key changes affecting federal grant recipients. The session will delve into critical regulatory updates, providing attendees with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate and comply with the evolving landscape of federal grant management.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the rationale behind the 2024 updates to the Uniform Guidance outlined in 2 CFR 200, and their implications for federal grant recipients.
- Identify the key changes and revisions introduced by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in the 2024 edition of 2 CFR 200.
- Gain proficiency in applying the updated regulations to ensure compliance with federal grant requirements and avoid potential audit findings.
- Develop strategies for effectively implementing the new guidelines within the grant management processes of their respective organizations, fostering efficiency and accountability in federal grant administration.
ZGB - The Role of Generative AI in Government transformation.pdfSaeed Al Dhaheri
This keynote was presented during the the 7th edition of the UAE Hackathon 2024. It highlights the role of AI and Generative AI in addressing government transformation to achieve zero government bureaucracy
Presentation by Jared Jageler, David Adler, Noelia Duchovny, and Evan Herrnstadt, analysts in CBO’s Microeconomic Studies and Health Analysis Divisions, at the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists Summer Conference.
A process server is a authorized person for delivering legal documents, such as summons, complaints, subpoenas, and other court papers, to peoples involved in legal proceedings.
Jennifer Schaus and Associates hosts a complimentary webinar series on The FAR in 2024. Join the webinars on Wednesdays and Fridays at noon, eastern.
Recordings are on YouTube and the company website.
https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferschaus/videos
Russian anarchist and anti-war movement in the third year of full-scale warAntti Rautiainen
Anarchist group ANA Regensburg hosted my online-presentation on 16th of May 2024, in which I discussed tactics of anti-war activism in Russia, and reasons why the anti-war movement has not been able to make an impact to change the course of events yet. Cases of anarchists repressed for anti-war activities are presented, as well as strategies of support for political prisoners, and modest successes in supporting their struggles.
Thumbnail picture is by MediaZona, you may read their report on anti-war arson attacks in Russia here: https://en.zona.media/article/2022/10/13/burn-map
Links:
Autonomous Action
http://Avtonom.org
Anarchist Black Cross Moscow
http://Avtonom.org/abc
Solidarity Zone
https://t.me/solidarity_zone
Memorial
https://memopzk.org/, https://t.me/pzk_memorial
OVD-Info
https://en.ovdinfo.org/antiwar-ovd-info-guide
RosUznik
https://rosuznik.org/
Uznik Online
http://uznikonline.tilda.ws/
Russian Reader
https://therussianreader.com/
ABC Irkutsk
https://abc38.noblogs.org/
Send mail to prisoners from abroad:
http://Prisonmail.online
YouTube: https://youtu.be/c5nSOdU48O8
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/libertarianlifecoach/episodes/Russian-anarchist-and-anti-war-movement-in-the-third-year-of-full-scale-war-e2k8ai4
1. FOOD POVERTY
in West Northumberland
Redundancy, illness, Welfare Reform and
unexpected bills. Rising costs and falling incomes.
These are just some of the reasons why people
are struggling to put food on the table in our
communities and neighbourhoods.
It can happen to anyone but,
Together, we can make a difference!
2. Launched 29th May 2013
1600 Food Bags distributed so far!
How do we do it?
Tinned and dried food is donated
by local people though
Supermarkets, Churches, Schools
and Community Groups
Partner Organisations provide
volunteers to take deliveries, sort
and pack Food Bags twice a
week at our Food Bank Store at
Adapt
3. So far we have helped at least 222 adults and
168 children in 195 households
How do we do it?
A Food Bag is packed with enough dried and canned food
to provide one person with three meals a day for three
days.
A Food Bag is also packed with a leaflet signposting people
onto organisations that can provide advice and support
Food Bags are distributed through a network of over 30
Distribution Centres and agencies throughout West
Northumberland.
4. Why do we do it?
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Last year we saw about 50% of people needing our help were
‘the working poor’ struggling on low wages as the cost of living
went up
Since January we have seen a shift as tougher benefits regimes
are pushing unemployed Job Seekers into extreme hardship,
and now around 70% of the people we help are feeling the
impact of Welfare Reforms
Sanctions are the removal of benefits for 4-6 weeks in most
cases but up to 3 years for some. No money, no food, no
heating for weeks or months on end, and with very few places
to go for help apart from the Food Bank.
5. Families in need
168 children many under 5 years old
4 Surestart Children’s Centre in our network of Distribution Centres
Children’s Services, 608030 and No28 all support families in need
Demand doubled last summer holidays
We expect it to triple this summer
6. What we plan to do next….
Carry on what we are doing but get better at it by;
Setting up a new Charity and moving to a bigger
premises, as we are a bit pushed for space!
We also plan to help people become less
dependant on the Food Bank through Welfare
Rights Advocacy helping people navigate the
benefits system
And through Eat Well for Less cookery courses
7. Eat Well 4 Less
For people who are struggling to afford to buy enough food
Learning how to prepare tasty, healthy good food that’s not complicated, time
consuming, expensive and you don’t have to switch the cooker on!!
"We should make more soup, sell it from a van and make money for the Food
Bank" (participant)
“I’ve never seen him so engaged" (Stopgap support worker comment about one of
their clients)
8. Our Partners
Funders: Isos Housing Ltd, Northumberland County Council, Waitrose Green Token Scheme,
Tynedale Lions and cash donations from Church Congregations and Individuals
In kind support: Adapt, West Northumberland Children’s Centres and Hexham Community
Partnership. Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury and the Coop
9. Call or text: 07443 519 852
Email: westnorthumberlandfoodbank@gmail.com
:West Northumberland Food Bank
10. Call or text: 07443 519 852
Email: westnorthumberlandfoodbank@gmail.com
:West Northumberland Food Bank
Editor's Notes
The Food Bank Store officialy opened its door to organisations on the 29/05/2013
A Food Bag is a large strong supermarket carrier bag packed with enough dried and canned food to provide one person with three meals a day for three days. The amount of Food Bags provided to each recipient depends on the size of their household but is generally 1 bag per adult and 1 bag for 2 children under 10.
Each Food Bag also contains a leaflet detailing local advice agencies to help Food Bag recipients to access the support they may need to help them out of Food Poverty.
This is a vital part of what we do. 3 days worth of food is not going to get someone out of Food Poverty. This is especially important for Distribution centres that do no already offer advice.
Everytime a Distribution centre hands over Food we ask that they return a referral form.
76 referral forms have been returned so far indicating that Benefits being stopped or new claims being processed are one of the main reasons why people are using the Food Bank.
As well as families struggling over the School Holidays, other reasons for using the Food Bank include Illness, unexpected bills, the Bedroom Tax and relationship breakdowns.
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