How to help by Brendon Pack Food banks and shelters across the United States provide crucial support to millions of Americans facing food insecurity and homelessness. We’ve spoken in the past about how to volunteer at a food bank and other ways you can contribute to the cause of helping those in need. While all donations are appreciated, some items [...]
Helping the Homeless for the Holidays: Bringing Hope and Warmth to Those in Need by Brendon Pack As the holiday season approaches, most of us look forward to cozy gatherings, festive meals, and time with loved ones. But for those who are homeless, the holiday season can be a stark reminder of what they’re missing. However, thanks to the tireless [...]
Brendon Pack Shares Ways to Get Involved and Help the Homeless In recent years, a new trend has emerged in the world of philanthropy and community service: skills-based volunteering. This approach allows individuals to leverage their professional skills and expertise to make a meaningful impact on causes they care about. One area where skills-based volunteering can be particularly effective is [...]
Helping guidance by Brendon Pack Volunteering at local homeless shelters is a profoundly rewarding way to give back to your community. It not only benefits those in need but also enriches your own life by fostering a sense of purpose and empathy. However, to make a truly impactful difference, it's essential to approach volunteering thoughtfully and strategically. Here are some [...]
A Look at Corps That Give Back With Brendon Pack, CEO of 1-800Accountant With so many corporations or big businesses you often only hear about things they do wrong, but there are many corps who thrive on philanthropy that we rarely hear about. I’ve written often about the hunger issue in the United States, affecting millions of people every year. [...]
By Food Bank Supporter Brendon Pack Independence Day is a time for Americans to come together in the spirit of freedom, patriotism, and community. While many mark the occasion with fireworks, barbecues and parades, food banks across the country also seize this opportunity to celebrate and give back in meaningful ways. It’s the true spirit of celebrating our nation’s birthday [...]
Giving back to food banks with Brendon Pack Food banks provide a lifeline in the fight against hunger in the US and across the globe. They rely heavily on donations to provide essential food items to those in need. While donating non-perishable goods is a valuable way to support food banks, there are many other ways individuals and communities can [...]
A Guide to Finding Opportunities and Making a Difference Working at a Food Bank in America by Brendon Pack In the United States, millions of people face food insecurity every day. Food banks play a crucial role in addressing this issue by collecting, storing, and distributing food to those in need. Food shelters remain a lifeline of hope in this [...]
Brendon Pack on How Americans Can Help Fight the Ongoing Food Crisis Food insecurity is a harsh reality for millions of Americans. In 2022, an estimated 49 million Americans relied on food assistance from charities like Feeding America. That’s roughly one in seven people in the US who rely on a food bank’s charitable programs just to feed themselves each [...]
Food insecurity, though often surprising to some, has a long history in the United States. Efforts to combat hunger have evolved over time, with food shelters taking on different forms to meet the needs of each era. Early Beginnings: The Rise of Soup Kitchens The roots of food shelters in the U.S. can be traced back to the 1870s, with [...]
