Food Insecurity
During fall break of the 2022-23 school year, ABP conducted a trip to New York, NY focused on ending food insecurity in the United States. Trip participants volunteered in collaboration with the nonprofit Hunger Free America, canvassing various boroughs within New York City, working directly with clients battling food insecurity, and more!
Below is the slideshow presented at the trip informational associated with the trip:
“I really enjoyed volunteering at the Hoboken Shelter and CHASI as I got to directly interact with those benefitting from these organization’s efforts.”
Nonprofits for Food Insecurity
Crimson Cupboard Food Pantry
About: This organization directly provides free, healthy food to students at Indiana University - Bloomington who struggle with food insecurity. Students can visit the pantry once a week without disclosing their finances.
Website: studentaffairs.indiana.edu/student-support/crimson-cupboard/index.html
How To Get Involved: Students can volunteer, set up direct food donations, or organize food drives by emailing cupboard@indiana.edu. Monetary donations can be made by emailing the same address or by clicking the “Give Now” button on the Crimson Cupboard Food Pantry website.
Other Information: The pantry offers resources for food-insecure students, including local food pantries, meal locations, and ways to gain extra meal points. Visit this page for more details.
Hoosier Hills Food Bank
About: This food bank serves 7 Indiana counties, including Monroe county, distributing over 4 million pounds of food annually to nonprofit organizations helping food-insecure populations.
Website: hhfoodbank.org
Donation Link: hhfoodbank.org/donate/
How To Get Involved: Opportunities include working in the community garden, assisting in food distribution, packing food boxes for seniors, and preparing mailings. Learn more and schedule a shift by contacting the Manager of Volunteer Services and Community Engagement at (812) 334-8374 or volunteer@hhfoodbank.org
Indy Hunger Network
About: This organization supports partner organizations fighting food insecurity across the state, conducts research, advocates for policy changes, and raises public awareness.
Website: indyhunger.org
Donation Link: indyhunger.org/donate
How To Get Involved: Volunteers are needed for the Community Compass app and the Cooking Matters initiative. Contact IHN to help keep assistance information updated or to teach nutrition classes.
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