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Why Dumpster Diving Won’t Work and What We Can Do About It

As I cleaned out my refrigerator last night, I thought about the recent documentary “Dumpster Diving to Solve Hunger.” In this segment, HLN news anchor Jane Velez-Mitchel proposes dumpster diving as a viable answer to feeding our nation’s hungry population. … Continue reading

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Trader Joe’s Home Run Program – Go Mariners!

Baseball season is underway and Trader Joe’s has signed up with Mariners Care, the Seattle Mariners non-profit foundation, to help fight hunger! How? Every time a Seattle Mariners player hits a 350’ home run at Safeco Field, Trader Joe’s will … Continue reading

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Feed Washington Distributes $2,300 to the North Seattle Boys and Girls Club!

Meet 6-year old Lyric. She first came to the North Seattle Boys and Girls Club with $3.75 in change in her pocket for a snack at the local grocery store.  Instead, Club staff gave her a banana and mini-bagel – … Continue reading

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Feeding Hungry Children: It’s time to GiveBIG

Great news…FeedWashington is participating in the Seattle Foundation’s annual GiveBIG event on May 2, 2012! An exciting, one-day, online charitable giving event, the Seattle Foundation’s GiveBIG is designed to raise money for more than 1,200 non-profit organizations.  And FeedWashington is … Continue reading

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Feed Washington Distributes 71,788 Ounces of Formula to the Snohomish Community Food Bank!

When I started Feed Washington in 2003, a driving force was my desire to feed those who cannot feed themselves. Our most recent distribution of baby formula to the Snohomish Community Food Bank (SCFB), and its Food 2 Go program, is … Continue reading

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Make a Resolution to Help End Childhood Hunger

While most people commit to making a fresh start in the New Year, too many hungry children in Washington will still go to bed with an empty stomach. Economic uncertainty and the rising cost of living have more and more … Continue reading

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Join the Fight to End Childhood Hunger this Holiday Season

Childhood hunger is a growing problem and over 400,000 children in Washington State go hungry every day. The recession has made a deep mark on Washington families and the number of hungry households has grown nearly 100 percent from 2008. … Continue reading

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Feed Washington Distributes 83,840 Fluid Ounces of Formula to St. Leo’s Food Bank!

Hungry children in Washington come in all ages, and the most vulnerable are infants and babies. Your generosity has just made it possible for Feed Washington to donate 320 cans (83,840 fluid ounces) of infant formula to St. Leo’s Food … Continue reading

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Childhood Hunger Continues to Rise – Help us Feed Children

Every parent knows that a hungry child is a disadvantaged child. Without proper nutrition he can’t grow and learn like other kids. She complains of headaches, stomachaches and other ailments. He can’t seem to get along with other kids or … Continue reading

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30 Ways in 30 Days to End Hunger in Washington

Hunger Action Month is here and Feed Washington is teaming up with organizations across the country to increase awareness and help end childhood hunger. The entire nation is getting involved and participating in the 30 Ways in 30 Days to … Continue reading

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