Good News Notes: “Dole Food Company has renewed its partnership in 2022 with No Kid Hungry, a campaign to end childhood hunger in America. The company’s alliance with the national campaign first began in summer 2020 in response to the impact of COVID-19 when schools closed and millions more U.S. children were left facing hunger. The strategic…
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Fourth annual “Feed the Kids” charity golf tournament
Good News Notes: “A charity golf tournament at Springfield country club Monday raised thousands of dollars to see to it that Springfield area children will not go hungry. The fourth annual “Feed the Kids” program raised $50,000 to benefit projects including the Holyoke school backpack program and “No Kid Hungry.” Dr. Frederick Kadushin, the Feed…
Google launches new search tool to help combat food insecurity
Good News Notes: “Google announced a new website designed to be a “one-stop shop” for people with food insecurity. The “Find Food Support” site includes a food locator tool powered by Google Maps which people can use to search for their nearest food bank, food pantry, or school lunch program pickup site in their community. Google is…
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…
Josh Gad & Kristen Bell Sell ‘Samantha’ Hats for Charity
Good News Notes: “If you love Frozen 2 (and, let’s be honest, who doesn’t?), you won’t want to miss out on the ball caps Josh Gad (the voice of Olaf the snowman) and Kristen Bell (the voice of Anna) have designed. The proceeds from the hats will go to two great charities, No Kid Hungry and Color of…
Drew Barrymore’s 1m charity donation
Good News Notes: “Drew Barrymore is donating $1 million to No Kid Hungry. The 45-year-old actress has joined forces with the company McCormick Spices to donate the large sum of money to the US non-profit and the donation will help to fund Covid-19 pandemic relief efforts for those who are facing food shortages. Drew said…
Thanks to the All In Challenge, Celebrities Are Changing Lives Amid the Coronavirus Outbreak
Good News Notes: “Celebrities are quite literally going all in to help others amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Since April 14, stars have been participating in the All In Challenge to raise money for those struggling with food insecurity. The digital fundraiser was started by sports retail company Fanatics and will benefit hunger relief…