Good News Notes: “Marking a historic moment, America’s egg farmers across the nation are donating more than 46 million eggs in 2020, the largest amount ever recorded, as food banks experience unparalleled demand due to COVID-19. U.S. egg farmers have long supported families in need through egg and egg product donations, but these donations are…
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Inside the plan to revolutionize animal shelters
Good News Notes: “In the spring, when it became clear that COVID-19 was going to dramatically alter society for the foreseeable future, many people went to the pound. Animal shelters across the United States saw adoptions rise and unexpected numbers of people sign up to foster animals in their homes. Pets became the go-to salve for a time of…
Children’s Garden aims to donate 1,000 pounds of fresh vegetables to combat food insecurity
Good News Notes: “In the wake of COVID-19 creating a new wave of food insecurity throughout Tompkins County, Ithaca Children’s Garden has stepped up and vowed to donate 1,000 pounds of fresh produce to those in need. In April, ICG joined the Solidarity Gardens Coalition of Tompkins County, a coalition of local nonprofits, food banks,…
Viola Davis Wants to Help Food-Poor Kids
Good News Notes: “Childhood hunger hits close to home for Viola Davis. The Oscar winner, 55, who grew up in poverty, is working with No Kid Hungry to bring awareness to the hunger crisis during the coronavirus pandemic. ‘This was an issue before COVID,’ she tells PEOPLE in this week’s issue. ‘It’s just that stakes are much higher…
Grand Theft Auto Publisher Raises Over $15 Million for Charity
Good News Notes: “For the months of April and May 2020, every label under publisher Take-Two Interactive donated five percent of certain earnings to COVID-19 relief efforts. After platform fees, this effort resulted in the company donating more than $15 million to over 180 organizations focused on supporting food banks and small businesses, first responders, vaccine research, and more…
“Stealth” food banks serve the undocumented
Good News Notes: “Underground food distributions, direct financial assistance, and postings on WhatsApp are some of the ways food banks are reaching out to undocumented clients, a population that has been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus crisis. The efforts are designed to combat the chilling effects of the current administration’s immigration policies, which seek…
Kroger Shares Impact of Zero Hunger Zero Waste Milestone
Good News Notes: “The Kroger Co announced that it surpassed its three-year goal to donate one billion meals by 2020 through its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste initiative, the company’s bold social impact plan aimed at creating communities free of hunger and waste. Of the one billion meals, more than 30 million meals were donated…
Philly Proud: Familiar face behind charity supporting businesses and first responders
Good News Notes: “A face that’s familiar to Philadelphia sports fans is behind a charity that is giving back to those on the front lines of this pandemic while also supporting local businesses. You could say that Leslie Gudel wears many hats. For 25 years she worked as a sports broadcaster, transitioned to real estate,…
How Stars Are Using the “Do Your Part” Challenge to Help During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Good News Notes: “Celebrities are coming together to spread positivity amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. In addition to donating to food banks and charities across the country, stars like Demi Lovato, Britney Spears, Normani, and Justin and Hailey Bieber are partaking in the “Do Your Part” Challenge to help those who are struggling during this…
Georgia’s The Giving Kitchen Strives For Readiness And Compassion Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
Good News Notes: “Launched in 2013, the metro Atlanta-based Giving Kitchen has staunchly had the backs of food service workers for close to a decade. And as the coronavirus pandemic continues to transform the lives of those across the globe, particularly turning the lives of food service workers upside down, the Giving Kitchen remains steadfast in its…