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 [...]
