It’s Juneteenth, Pride Month, and more! | Hunger's Hope

And we’re entering disaster season — let’s prepare together. [Feeding America.]( [Hunger's Hope]( [Serving neighbors and celebrating Juneteenth: Meet Ms. Lola]( [Lola working at the food pantry.]( In honor of Juneteenth, Feeding America is celebrating the resilience, power, and strength of our African American neighbors and organizations working to build stronger communities. Lola Hardy is one of those people. At 82, she has been director of a food pantry in Oakland for more than 20 years. “It’s such a beautiful feeling when you can help people,” she said. “When I can reach out and help a person, that keeps me going." Read more, including Lola’s childhood Juneteenth celebrations with friends, family, and food. [READ MORE]( Whether it’s a tornado outbreak, a hurricane, a wildfire, or any other disaster, the Feeding America network of food banks are there before, during, and after disaster strikes. Support our neighbors during disasters and emergencies, ensuring they have the resources needed to not only survive, but thrive after skies have cleared. [DONATE TODAY]( [Why Arlene gives back]( [Arlene and Judy pose together while volunteering at a Washington food pantry.]( Back in 1984, Arlene “had four little kids…was working at a newspaper selling ads and making $100 a month.” Arlene needed a little help getting enough to eat back then, but today she’s happily retired and volunteers with her wife, Judy, at a senior food pantry in Washington. “I struggled, but I don’t struggle anymore,” Arlene said. “We volunteer together. It’s something worthwhile to do and to help our community.” Read more about Arlene and Judy and how they support neighbors facing hunger in their community. [READ MORE]( [Across the country, the LGBTQ community has a long history of facing discrimination, which too often continues today. This can make it especially hard to ask for help, which is why at Chicago food pantry Care for Real, they’re taking extra steps to ensure LGBTQ neighbors feel safe and accepted.]( [Learn three simple steps they use to create welcoming spaces for LGBTQ neighbors facing hunger.]( [LEARN MORE >>]( [A woman and her daughter pick up meals from a mobile pantry.]( Partner Spotlight [Dave.com Gives Back by Giving Meals]( Dave.com supports neighbors facing food insecurity in communities across the country. With the generosity of their members, Dave.com has helped secure over 110 million meals and counting! [Learn More]( Giving Monthly is the best way to help provide meals to kids and their families facing hunger. [DONATE NOW]( [facebook link]( [twitter link]( [instagram link]( [FeedingAmerica.org]( | [Donate Now]( | [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( 161 North Clark Street, Suite 700 | Chicago, IL 60601 | 1-800-910-5524 © 2023 Feeding America