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Why We Shouldn’t Focus on Hunger during Hunger Action Month

September is Hunger Action Month, which means there are great discussions happening everywhere about all the work that goes into fighting hunger. Lately I’ve been involved in some particularly engaging conversations around reducing food waste, increasing donations, building access…

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Food Pantry Volunteers: Managing Bad Attitudes

The most common reason that food pantries reach out to me is because they’re struggling with the attitudes and biases of their volunteers (and occasionally leadership). While food pantry staff try to build organizations that provide food without judgement…

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When Not to Start Your Own Food Pantry

With hunger rates rapidly rising, brutal cuts happening to vital emergency services, and inflation continuing, it can be very tempting to believe that we need more food pantries. Food pantries are an important service for keeping hunger at bay…

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Who Doesn’t Deserve to Eat?

My news feed is increasingly full of conversations examining frightening cuts to SNAP, the glaring hypocrisies of MAHA policies, and rising costs that make it more difficult for everyone to access the food they need. Additionally, food pantries and…

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Building a Better Food Pantry Website

When I’m nervous about doing something new, I try to learn as much as I can in advance. This usually involves reviewing websites and reviews that allow me to plan and strategize. I’m sure I’m not alone in this.…

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