Thursday, April 14, 2011
Fundraising Tips 4.14.11
Raising money for the Walk for Hunger is fun and easy to do! Here are a few tips. Set a fundraising goal. Make a goal chart and set it up at your school, office or church. It's all about networking! Social networking that is. Facebook and Twitter are great ways to let everybody know about your fundraising goals. Post a link to your team's personal fundraising page and encourage people to help you reach your goal! Take a break! Fundraising at work doesn't have to be another donut sale in the break room. Majestic Steel's team is organizing a "Soup"er Bowl Wii Tournament. A bracket-style tournament with 50% of the proceeds donated to the Walk for Hunger, and the other half goes to the best bowler of the bunch! Also, check to see if your company offers matching donations! Another way to raise money is to sell Hunger Network Apples. For only $1 your friends, family, and co-workers can show their support in the fight against hunger by purchasing a Hunger Network Apple. E-mail Michelle at the office, or give her a call at (216)619-8155 ext 18 to learn how to get Hunger Network Apples.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Price of Corn on the Rise (4/5/11)
April 5, 2011
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported last month that global demand for food has pushed "U.S. corn supplies to its lowest point in 15 years," doubling its price. The price of corn impacts many other food products in local supermarkets. Corn is used as feed for livestock, and can affect the price of beef, chicken, and pork. Since the life of a chicken is so short, chicken prices absorb price changes more quickly. It could take up to two years before consumers start paying more for animals with longer life spans, like hogs and cattle. Corn is also the primary ingredient in corn syrup, a popular sweetener, so products like Cap'n Crunch, Pepsi, and Coke will also be affected
Global demand for food, as well as supply chain issues are raising food prices across the board. Corn prices in Vietnam have risen 11 percent after plant protection authorities rejected 50,000 tons of Indian corn and soy meal that was found infected with insects. Industry officials detained the cargo from India. Bad weather in the United States Great Plains region have hurt winter wheat crops. Contracts for March delivery of wheat and corn both went up 3.7 percent each.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported last month that global demand for food has pushed "U.S. corn supplies to its lowest point in 15 years," doubling its price. The price of corn impacts many other food products in local supermarkets. Corn is used as feed for livestock, and can affect the price of beef, chicken, and pork. Since the life of a chicken is so short, chicken prices absorb price changes more quickly. It could take up to two years before consumers start paying more for animals with longer life spans, like hogs and cattle. Corn is also the primary ingredient in corn syrup, a popular sweetener, so products like Cap'n Crunch, Pepsi, and Coke will also be affected
Global demand for food, as well as supply chain issues are raising food prices across the board. Corn prices in Vietnam have risen 11 percent after plant protection authorities rejected 50,000 tons of Indian corn and soy meal that was found infected with insects. Industry officials detained the cargo from India. Bad weather in the United States Great Plains region have hurt winter wheat crops. Contracts for March delivery of wheat and corn both went up 3.7 percent each.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Save Emergency Food & Shelter Funding (3/8/11)
Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland my lose up to 50% of funding through Emergency Food and Shelter.
Congress, with the support of the Administration is looking to curb spending in 2011 by cutting $100 million from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. A budget cut of this magnitude (50%) weakens the EFSP and impacts communities nationwide. In lieu of our current fiscal environment, many programs cannot avoid some level of funding cuts. Effectuating a $50 million cut would reduce spending to $150 million (the equivalent of 2008's spending) and would align with overall spending reductions called for by the new House Republican majority to limit overall spending. You can help turn back the cuts by contacting your congressmen. Call the congressional switchboard at: 202-224-3121 or visit http://thomas.loc.gov
Congress, with the support of the Administration is looking to curb spending in 2011 by cutting $100 million from the Emergency Food and Shelter Program. A budget cut of this magnitude (50%) weakens the EFSP and impacts communities nationwide. In lieu of our current fiscal environment, many programs cannot avoid some level of funding cuts. Effectuating a $50 million cut would reduce spending to $150 million (the equivalent of 2008's spending) and would align with overall spending reductions called for by the new House Republican majority to limit overall spending. You can help turn back the cuts by contacting your congressmen. Call the congressional switchboard at: 202-224-3121 or visit http://thomas.loc.gov
Thursday, February 24, 2011
USDA and HHS Announce New Food Guidelines (2.24.11)
February 24, 2011:
Congress requires that the Dietary Guidelines are updated every five years, promoting health and reduced risk of disease and obesity. These guidelines serve as the foundation for federal nutrition programs and educational efforts. The updates will effect what is served in school lunches as well as WIC food packages.
Nutrition improvement programs are now more important than ever, as 50 million Americans live in food insecure households. The new guidelines emphasize the need to improve the quality of American's diets. The new program also focuses on making sure that all Americans have access to healthy food choices and opportunities for physical activity.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans addresses the nation's obesity problem by encouraging Americans to balance calorie intake with physical activity. Increasing consumption of fruits, vegetables, fat-free or low-fat dairy, whole grains, and lean protein is recommended to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
This edition is issuing a Call to Action to support individuals and families to meet the Dietary Guidelines. Making sure that everybody has access to healthy foods and physical activity is imperative. Several strategies are outlines in the report to achieve this goal such as, access to safe and affordable nutritious foods, promoting participation in the federal nutrition assistance programs to increase food security, and to expand access to grocery stores and other sources of healthy food.
Check out the 2010 Dietary Guidelines and the official statement from the FRAC
Congress requires that the Dietary Guidelines are updated every five years, promoting health and reduced risk of disease and obesity. These guidelines serve as the foundation for federal nutrition programs and educational efforts. The updates will effect what is served in school lunches as well as WIC food packages.
Nutrition improvement programs are now more important than ever, as 50 million Americans live in food insecure households. The new guidelines emphasize the need to improve the quality of American's diets. The new program also focuses on making sure that all Americans have access to healthy food choices and opportunities for physical activity.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans addresses the nation's obesity problem by encouraging Americans to balance calorie intake with physical activity. Increasing consumption of fruits, vegetables, fat-free or low-fat dairy, whole grains, and lean protein is recommended to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
This edition is issuing a Call to Action to support individuals and families to meet the Dietary Guidelines. Making sure that everybody has access to healthy foods and physical activity is imperative. Several strategies are outlines in the report to achieve this goal such as, access to safe and affordable nutritious foods, promoting participation in the federal nutrition assistance programs to increase food security, and to expand access to grocery stores and other sources of healthy food.
Check out the 2010 Dietary Guidelines and the official statement from the FRAC
Thursday, January 27, 2011
End of the month
Posted 1/27/11
In November, $241.1 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds were spent by over 1.7 million Ohioans. SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps, are funded by the federal government. Almost 75 percent of that amount was spent in the first half of the month and approximately 30 percent was spent in the first five days. According to September 2010 numbers from the Ohio Department of Job and Family services, the number of people on food assistance has increased 118 percent since 2002 and 55 percent since 2007.
With the increased number of Ohioans in dire need of food assistance, the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland could use your help in its efforts to feed the impoverished families in the area. Since much of the food stamp money is spent at the beginning of the month, many families need help in the last two weeks of the month.
Visit www.hungernetwork.org and help make a difference in your local community.
In November, $241.1 million in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds were spent by over 1.7 million Ohioans. SNAP, more commonly known as food stamps, are funded by the federal government. Almost 75 percent of that amount was spent in the first half of the month and approximately 30 percent was spent in the first five days. According to September 2010 numbers from the Ohio Department of Job and Family services, the number of people on food assistance has increased 118 percent since 2002 and 55 percent since 2007.
With the increased number of Ohioans in dire need of food assistance, the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland could use your help in its efforts to feed the impoverished families in the area. Since much of the food stamp money is spent at the beginning of the month, many families need help in the last two weeks of the month.
Visit www.hungernetwork.org and help make a difference in your local community.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Simplify Your Holiday Gift List
posted 12/21/10
Why not make a holiday donation (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years or any holiday of your choice) to the Hunger Network in honor of your special person? We will acknowledge your gift by sending your honoree a Happy Holiday card telling them that you have given a generous holiday gift in their honor to the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland. The gift will feed hungry children and families during the holidays. Enclosed with each card will be a true story about one of our clients that will be helped with their gift. This is so easy. All you need to do is fill out and send in the donation envelope that is enclosed with this newsletter or go to our website hungernetwork.org and click on the donate button. Just remember to list the holiday this gift represents. Last year several people made gifts in honor of their entire families. Have gift ideas or questions, call Sandee Ralston, at 216.619.8155 ext.12. Please make gifts early so we can be sure to get them to you honoree in time for the holiday or special occasion.
Why not make a holiday donation (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, New Years or any holiday of your choice) to the Hunger Network in honor of your special person? We will acknowledge your gift by sending your honoree a Happy Holiday card telling them that you have given a generous holiday gift in their honor to the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland. The gift will feed hungry children and families during the holidays. Enclosed with each card will be a true story about one of our clients that will be helped with their gift. This is so easy. All you need to do is fill out and send in the donation envelope that is enclosed with this newsletter or go to our website hungernetwork.org and click on the donate button. Just remember to list the holiday this gift represents. Last year several people made gifts in honor of their entire families. Have gift ideas or questions, call Sandee Ralston, at 216.619.8155 ext.12. Please make gifts early so we can be sure to get them to you honoree in time for the holiday or special occasion.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
State Budget Shortfalls in 2011
posted 11/16/10
Forty-six state governments in the U.S. will face budget shortfalls in fiscal year 2011 totaling $125 billion. The decline in state revenues are the worst on record. Ohio’s $50 billion budget faces a shortfall of up to $8 billion. Unemployment remains high, pushing public services to the limit and compounding state budget problems. More and more working households using food stamps to make ends meet. Which in turns indicates that more families will depend on the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland.
Sources:
Working Households on the Rise – Share of Food Stamp households with children by type of income
Slide show: The State Budget Crisis and the Economy
Ohio Faces Budget Shortfall
Forty-six state governments in the U.S. will face budget shortfalls in fiscal year 2011 totaling $125 billion. The decline in state revenues are the worst on record. Ohio’s $50 billion budget faces a shortfall of up to $8 billion. Unemployment remains high, pushing public services to the limit and compounding state budget problems. More and more working households using food stamps to make ends meet. Which in turns indicates that more families will depend on the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland.
Sources:
Working Households on the Rise – Share of Food Stamp households with children by type of income
Slide show: The State Budget Crisis and the Economy
Ohio Faces Budget Shortfall
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