Women Ending Hunger

05/04/2013

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05/03/2013

This is the way proper living is done. Should you be interested in investigating these possibilities in Salem-Keizer and beyond, call Kat at Marion-Polk Food Share to find out more about Women Ending Hunger's Neighborhood Reconnect project and Hunger Free Zones.

Sharing, once largely the domain of public libraries and hippie co-ops, is increasingly spreading its tentacles into the mainstream, attracting the attention of major corporations and deep-pocketed investors

05/02/2013

Women Ending Hunger Cheers on Girls on the Run!

The Girls on the Run program is an afterschool youth development program that builds confidence and self-esteem in 3rd-5th grade girls. The program has a 10 week season filled with health lessons and fun running activities. The season ends with a community service project and a celebratory 5k race/walk! Girls on the Run Willamette Valley needs volunteers to be 5k Buddies and support the girls during the race/walk, which takes place during the HandsOn Superhero Dash on June 1, 2013. 5K Buddies are responsible for their own race sign-up and entry fee.

Ready to run? Sign up at http://bit.ly/YEMyO0

04/29/2013

FYI.

While pesticide residue is continuously detected in conventional-grown produce, the Environmental Working Group recently revealed The Clean Fifteen for 2013. The study determined 15 fruits and vegetab

04/25/2013

A next step for a thriving, healthy, sustainable Community that Cares.

1. Green Worker Cooperative’s Co-op Academy, The Bronx, N.Y. Ideas for co-ops may flourish, but few people understand exactly how to make theirs real. The Co-op Academy is providing answers. Found

04/24/2013

A poignant story that describes why so many of our seniors are going hungry. Definitely worth a read.

Dillie Nerios wants people to get help they badly need. But for some, the “makers vs. takers” debate intrudes.

04/21/2013

Two important Salem area institutions are joining forces to increase awareness of hunger in our community, and bring relief as well.

04/12/2013

Be aware of this opportunity to feel pride.

Check out Girl Rising at Fandango.com. Read reviews, watch trailers, find showtimes, and buy tickets.

04/06/2013

04/05/2013

Want to do something to end hunger right now? Join the Pantry Raid!
1. Get an empty bag or box.
2. Open your kitchen cupboards and pick out unopened cans, boxes or bags of nutritious food.
3. Ask your friends, family, co-workers or classmates to do the same.
4. Find a food pantry in your neighborhood or come to Marion-Polk Food Share and drop off your donation!

Then check out GenerationOn's FB page to get some other great ideas! If you report back what you did to end childhood hunger as part of their "What Will You Bring to the Table" campaign, a meal will be donated to another child in need. Win. Win. Win.

Join us in turning acts of service into 1 million meals for children experiencing food insecurity in the United States.

04/05/2013

Be sure to visit our Marion-Polk Food Share website at www.marionpolkfoodshare.org to learn more about our Community Gardens program and Seed Bank.

Janisse Ray celebrates the local, organic food movement but fears we’re forgetting something elemental: the seeds. According to Ray, what is happening with our seeds is not pretty. Ninety-four percent

03/28/2013

Whether it's a meal for one, family of four or you're feeding a whole brood, we've got some great tips to help you save money and stay healthy.