The Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland is proud to be participating in yet
another healthy eating campaign! The American Heart Association's
National Eating Healthy Day is today - Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014. Today,
Americans are encouraged to commit to healthier eating and we are no difference
at the HNGC. In fact, the Stay Well Project hosted an event at Faith Baptist
Church and Wellness Center this afternoon. We discussed mental wellness, our
topic of the month along with our preventative health screenings and medical
navigation that we implement at every health event thanks to our amazing
community partners. In addition to these activities, we also distributed foods
packed with healthy omega-3 fatty acids and lots of recipes that incorporate
brain-healthy nutrients.
In the Stay Well Project, we are bridging the gap between hunger and health.
By emphasizing diet and lifestyle as the primary vehicle for physical,
mental and emotional wellness, we are getting people to become and stay well!
We are proud to support national initiatives and events that further promote
that goal. It’s not to late to participate in today’s healthy eating campaign; for more
information on National Eating Healthy Day, please visit Heart.org.
Hello Everyone – I’m Andy the Apple!
I’m so excited to be the Hunger Network’s newest blogger. I love being out and about in our community representing the HNGC. And, now I am thrilled to share my experiences with you through this blog!
The mission of the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland is to reduce hunger in our community by providing food and linkages to other vital services for hungry people, especially children and families, by actively participating in a coordinated response to people in need.
With the aid of over 1,100 dedicated volunteers like me, our network of over 100 hunger centers and hot meal programs distributes nutritious food directly into the hands of approximately 60,000 hungry people every month, nearly half of whom are children. For every dollar raised, the Hunger Network is able to provide five nutritionally-balanced meals to those in need.
Please check-out my blog each month to see what’s happening here at the Hunger Network!
What began as the Hunger Task Force thirty years ago, with just four food pantries has evolved into the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland with over 100 pantries and hot meal programs strategically placed throughout Cuyahoga County.
Through this organized network of food pantries and hot meal programs, the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland is able to feed nutritious meals to 60,000 each month and 25,000 of those are children.
