Thanksgiving Drive, Veterans Day, and more | Hunger's Hope

All the latest from the Feeding America network. | [Feeding America.]( [Hunger's Hope]( [Support our Thanksgiving drive today]( [ Ilka and NeKhaiia recieve a turkey in Topeka, KS.]( Everyone should have the opportunity to gather with loved ones over a shared Thanksgiving meal. But high food prices and the cost of rent, health care, and gas are making it difficult for many families to afford enough food this Thanksgiving. Make a gift today to help get food to neighbors facing hunger this Thanksgiving and beyond. [DONATE NOW]( [As Thanksgiving nears, you might be wondering, "Where can I donate a turkey for Thanksgiving?"]( [Well, the answer might depend on your local food pantry, as well as food safety, storage, and other important factors.]( [Learn more about the best ways to fight hunger this Thanksgiving >>]( [Some families who may be facing challenges affording a special Thanksgiving meal this year may stop by a food bank for a bit of help. Can you take a moment to sign a Thanksgiving card for them?]( [Spread a little joy and hope this Thanksgiving >>]( [Holiday meals bring loved ones together]( [Ralph, Michael, and Janie in Pittsfield, MA.]( Ralph and his son Michael love to volunteer regularly at their local food pantry, and once a year at the Thanksgiving Angels holiday distribution. At the end of a day of volunteering, they would bring home food from the distribution to help feed the rest of their family. As Ralph's Parkinson's disease limited his mobility, Michael stayed home to support his father. But that hasn't stopped them from making a big meal for their family around the holidays! Last year, Michael's daughter, Janie, joined them at the Thanksgiving Angels distribution, receiving a turkey and fixings for a Thanksgiving meal at home with their whole family. Read more about the Thanksgiving Angels and how their efforts have helped to provide almost 6,500 people with Thanksgiving food ahead of the holidays. [READ MORE]( [November 11 was Veterans Day, when we honored military veterans and their service. But right now, 1 in 9 working-age veterans live in food insecure households.]( [Learn more about active military and veteran food insecurity and what you can do to help. >>]( [FOOD LION FEEDS.]( Partner Spotlight [FOOD LION FEEDS: Holidays without hunger]( Together we can bring much more than a meal to our neighbors in need this holiday season; WE CAN HELP GIVE HOPE. We believe in the resiliency of our communities and the gift of being able to help others celebrate this holiday season. From November 8 through December 12, 2023, give hope this holiday to a neighbor in need. Visit Food Lion in stores and buy a special Holiday Box at checkout or make a donation & provide meals and HOPE for your neighbors. #FoodLionFeeds. [Learn More]( Giving monthly is the best way to help provide meals to kids and their families facing hunger. Just $1 can help provide 10 meals. [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