ABOUT

The pandemic has added a tremendous burden to our hunger problem in the US. According to Feeding America, 1 in 6 households are experiencing food insecurity in 2021.
For those living with food insecurity and food intolerance, this adds an extra layer of challenges. Foods for special diets cost more and are not available at many local grocery stores.

This year, I added the #EndHungerPain initiative to my #IBelieveinyourStory goals.

As part of the #EndHungerPain initiative, we will embark on a 6-day east coast tour and month-long social media campaign in April 2021 to raise awareness of the rising rates of food insecurity in the US and the disproportionate impact it can have on people living with food intolerance. We aim to bridge the gap between industries that create foods for special diets and distribution methods to get these foods in the mouths of people that need them most.

A big thank you to our Gold sponsor, FODY Food co and our Silver sponsor, Schar Gluten Free.

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HOW TO DONATE

National Celiac Association (NCA)

NCA launched Feeding Gluten-Free, an initiative to ship GF food to places where it is needed most.
Since April 2020, NCA has supplied almost $500,000 worth of gluten free food to those in need.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO NCA

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Many Hands Food Pantry

Many Hands Food Pantry was started by a high school student, Akshara Shankar in her freshman year!

Akshara is soon to be recognized as a 2021 Sodexo Stop Hunger Stephen J. Brady Scholar. This pantry aligns with local Massachusetts food pantries
to secure foods that are in short supply. They will utilize funds and foods from this campaign to feed people
via 8 food pantries with gluten free and/or low FODMAP needs.

Venmo donations to @ManyHandsFoodPantry

(PLEASE MAKE A note in THE VENMO comment section that YOUR donation is to be used for
gluten free or low FODMAP foods to serve people with these food intolerances).

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FOOD RESCUE

Food Rescue is a national organization that works together to rescue would-be wasted food and deliver it to food insecure neighbors via a huge network of volunteers.
Food rescue can facilitate the movement of special diet foods, such as gluten free, low FODMAP etc, from industry partners to pantries serving those with food intolerance.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO FOOD RESCUE

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The Food Dignity® Project

Registered dietitian, Clancy Harrison supports and honors everyone’s right to nourishing and tolerable foods at all times.
Clancy has led the charge in her community to feed the hungry at the food pantry she runs and has been a key voice in raising awareness about food insecurity. She works closely with other non-profit companies to educate on food intolerance and how to serve clients with special diet needs.

CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO THE FOOD DIGNITY PROJECT

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