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Miami Country Day School Holds Event for FSF

Miami Country Day School — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

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Abra Carne, Director of Communications

Miami Country Day School

601 NE 107 Street | Miami, FL 33161 | 305.779.7210

Students from Miami Country Day School will gather at noon on Friday April 20, 2012and attempt to set the Guinness Book of World RecordsTM for “The Most Cookies Baked In One Hour Using Solar Ovens”. In honor of Earth Day and Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Abess, Miami Country Day students are attempting this record to bring awareness to the benefits of solar cooking and the great impact it can have on others less fortunate. Students will be divided into teams and be responsible for the baking in their own solar oven. The public is welcome to attend. In the event of rain or heavy clouds, the event will be rescheduled. Any event updates will be posted on the website.

The students goal is to raise $10,000 which will cover the cost of the solar ovens and baking supplies and allow them to send 40 ovens used at this event to needy families in Haiti. The cookies baked at the event will be donated to Feeding South Florida. Donations and sponsorships are being sought and can be made through their websitewww.powerfromthesun.us or by mail: MCDS c/o Guinness Project Miami Country Day School - attention: Jennifer Sennett 601 NE 107 Street, Miami, FL 33161 or in person at the school in the upper, middle or gym offices.

The event is being led by Matthew Cohen, a 16 year old Miami Country Day sophomore who has been actively involved in bringing attention to the solar oven movement for the past 8 years. After seeing how the devastating 2010 earthquake left the people of Haiti suffering without electricity and unable to keep their drinking water safe, Cohen sprung into action launching a websitewww.powerfromthesun.us to educate people worldwide about the benefits of solar cooking and to help raise funds for Sun Ovens International to send solar ovens to Haiti. His passion for making a difference and helping the lives of those less fortunate, has now inspired Cohen to organize this world record attempt.

Judging the world record attempt, are Micah Edelstein, Top Chef season 3 contestant and owner of Miami’s Nemesis Bistro; John Richards, Director of Miami Culinary Institute International Hospitality Center, Barney Weinkle, President of Krons Chocolatier and Larry Berrin, owner of Hot Cookies.

About Solar Cooking

United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that more than 2.4 billion people lack adequate cooking fuels. For developing nations that are sun rich and fuel poor, Solar Ovens can use free sunshine to cook food and pasteurize drinking water. Countries like Haiti and Nepal have less than 2% of their original forests remaining. Cooking fires pollute the atmosphere and contribute to global warming and the greenhouse effect. Many people primarily women and children suffer from violent attacks while gathering wood or lung disease from cooking in the cooking huts. Solar ovens can help make a difference.

FSF Launches Million Dollar Donation Campaign

Duree Ross — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

Walmart Launches Fighting Hunger Together Campaign

Walmart — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST

We are pleased to share the news that Walmart is engineering an exciting national in-store "hunger-event" from April 9-30, 2012 that will greatly heighten public awareness of domestic hunger and of the Feeding America network. This comprehensive integrative campaign will drive awareness, action, and high level of customer engagement by inviting consumers and manufacturers to join the fight against hunger.

You can vote for Feeding South Florida to win one of 20 $50,000 grants to be awarded by Walmart in honor of this cause-marketing campaign.

Please click here to vote, and spread the word to friends and family.

You may vote once per day and voting closes on April 30, 2012 at midnight EST.

Feeding South Florida Truck Stolen from Miami Branch

Local 10 — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

MIAMI - 3.16.12

A delivery truck from the Feeding South Florida Miami Food Bank was stolen from the distribution center early Friday morning.

The 26-foot food delivery truck was taken out of the parking lot. A second truck on the property was gutted, its dashboard ripped apart for copper.

Footprints were found on the hood of the truck, leading directly to a gaping hole where the air conditioner was supposed to be.

I am numb because knowing what we do, and we help the community and this happens," said John Delgado, the warehouse manager at the center. "This is somebody who has no heart at all."

Every day, the trucks are used to deliver food and supplies throughout Miami-Dade County. But now, with two vehicles down, Delgado fears hundreds will suffer.

To read the complete article, please click here.

If you have any information, please contact Feeding South Florida at 954.518.1818.

ConAgra Foods Child Hunger Ends Here Campaign

Feeding America — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

ConAgra Foods and Feeding America are joining forces again this spring to fight child hunger. More than one in five children in the United States doesn’t know where his next meal is coming from. But, there is hope and there are ways to help.

This spring, ConAgra Foods is teaming up with music artists (artists will be announced on March 2) to introduce an original song, “Here’s Hope” as part of their Child Hunger Ends Here campaign. The song leverages the power of music to inspire action, touch hearts and raise awareness for the issue, while motivating consumers to learn how they can help end child hunger in the United States.

To participate, consumers can enter the eight-digit purchase code from specially marked packages of select ConAgra Foods brands at www.childhungerendshere.com. Participating brands include Banquet, Chef Boyardee, Healthy Choice, Hunt’s, Marie Callender’s, Manwich, Orville Redenbacher’s, Peter Pan and Snack Pack. For each code entered through 8/31/12, ConAgra Foods will donate one meal to Feeding America. Consumers can also submit their zip code to enter their local Feeding America food bank into a competition to receive an 80,000 meal donation ($10,000) from ConAgra Foods.

ConAgra Foods has committed to donate 5 million meals to Feeding America during the 2011-12 school year. For more information, visit www.childhungerendshere.com.

Sam's Club Asks Members to Help Local Food Banks

PR Newswire — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

BENTONVILLE, Ark., March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sam's Club, the nation's 8th largest retailer and warehouse club, has joined forces with two Nashville recording stars, General Mills, key food suppliers and the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief charity, Feeding America, in a nationwide program to help Feeding America secure up to one million meals for local food banks to fulfill critical springtime shortages.

From March 14 to 28, country stars, including Martina McBride and Eden’s Edge, join Sam's Club to engage members with the goal of helping Feeding America secure meals for local food banks across the U.S.

Hunger is an issue year-round and can be especially critical in the spring as post-holiday volunteer efforts and supplies typically diminish. While many believe that those affected by hunger are confined to small pockets of society, in reality, one in six Americans is struggling with hunger.

To read the complete article on MSN Money, please click here.

March is National Nutrition Month

HungerNet — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST

March is National Nutrition Month and we are using this special month to promote all the ways the Network is encouraging healthy eating. We’ve recently teamed up with the USDA’s MyPlate initiative and will use this month to work in conjunction with them to get the word out – through social and traditional media and our clients – about our efforts.

During National Nutrition Month®, our goal is to educate and share information about the importance of quality nutrition and the role it can play in fighting hunger. Below are just some of the ways you can participate:

March 20: Join us as we host a Twitter Chat to talk about the importance of nutrition on 3/20 from 11:00-12:00pm (CST). Hosts are still being confirmed but they will include celebrity chef Ellie Krieger,representatives from the White House, USDA and others. More details will be coming through Network Connections so stay tuned so that you can be a part of this important conversation.

All of March: Calling all cooks! We are cooking up a little “healthy” competition this month and asking all of our food banks to submit a nutritious recipe consisting of items found in our food banks. And to give your inner Julia Childs a little motivation, we are having celebrity chef Ellie Krieger (host of the The Food Network’s hit show “Healthy Appetite,” now airing on The Cooking Channel) help us pick out her favorite. She might even cook the winning entry in her studio kitchen. Deadline is March 21. Send your entries to: Nola Akiwowo @ nakiwowo@feedingamerica.org

Venue Magazine Coverage of Come Together

Venue Magazine — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Feeding South Florida Gala Reception

Written by Venue Magazine. Posted in Blog

Last Thursday, January 12^th, Feeding South Florida, hosted their annual gala, the “Come Together Event”. The evening took place at the Warehouse in Miami, which showcased the abstract and intriguing Margulies Collection. With restaurants such as The Forge, Asia de Cuba, and China Grill sponsoring the event, the night was complete with a spectacular assortment of drinks and cuisine.

As guests crowded the room by 8pm, they were entertained by the live band, Smiling Gums, and later witnessed the passing of a proclamation given to the charity. As the affair progressed throughout the night, visitors enjoyed each other’s company and the gallery’s art, most with a Bacardi drink or a warm cup of Nespresso in hand.

Nearly one in every six Americans is at risk of food insecurity. Feeding South Florida is a not-for-profit organization that helps feed over a million people seeking food assistance throughout the country. Their mission consists of “providing food and other grocery products; and educating and engaging [the] community to fight hunger and poverty”. Whether it be by donating food or funds to the charity, everyone could play a role in helping those at risk of going hungry.

To view the complete article and view their photo gallery, please click here.

Biz Bash Covers Come Together Soiree

Ashley Marco — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Feeding South Florida Brings Back Tasting Event, Raises over $200,000

By Ashley Marco, Biz Bash

After taking a five-year break from hosting its "Come Together" event, Feeding South Florida came back strong, drawing nearly 450 people to celebrate the organization’s 30th anniversary with food from some of South Florida’s top chefs. The hunger relief nonprofit organization, formerly known as Daily Bread Food Bank, held the tasting event at the Margulies Collection at the Warehouse. The large warehouse even rearranged some of its art installations to accommodate this year’s attendance goal of 500 people.

“To be able to have a party in a warehouse that is so fabulous and for a good cause just promises a spectacular evening for anyone who wants to participate in this event,” said Anthea Pennant, director of external affairs for Feeding South Florida.

Simple white tablecloths and small black lamp shades, provided by Panache Party Rentals, dressed scattered, high-top tables in the main showroom. Concrete floors and white walls played in natural contrast to the artistic displays of paint, photography, neon lights, video installations, and sculptures in the space. The room's main focal point, a large installation of hanging ivory Lycra bags filled with various spices, titled “E o Bicho,” was created by Ernesto Neto. In accordance with the theme of the evening, a video art installation on hunger by Michael Nye played throughout the evening.

To read the complete article and view the photo gallery, please click here.

Come Together Soiree Raises over $200,000

Duree Ross — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST

Pembroke Park, Fla. – Jan. 13, 2012 – Approximately 450 people gathered at Feeding South Florida’s (formerly Daily Bread Food Bank) “Come Together” evening event on Jan. 12 to join the fight against hunger. Over $200,000 was raised through event proceeds and sponsorships to benefit Feeding South Florida, a not-for-profit organization that feeds South Florida’s hungry in order to improve their lives. “Come Together” also celebrated Feeding South Florida’s 30^th anniversary.

Held at The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse in Miami from 7-10 p.m., “Come Together” featured chefs from some of South Florida’s top restaurants who prepared delicious fare, spirits, incredible artwork, and live entertainment by Fernando Brito and his trio as well as the musical group “Smiling Gums.” Each attendee left with a gift bag from Neiman Marcus including specialty beauty items, a “Smiling Gums” CD and toffee created by Chocolate4Charity.

Participating restaurants were Asia de Cuba, Chef Allen’s Burger Bar, China Grill Miami, China Grill Ft. Lauderdale, City Hall The Restaurant, Egg & Dart, Makoto Bal Harbour, Mercadito, Ortanique on the Mile, Scarpetta Miami, The Biltmore, The Forge, 1500°, Whisk Gourmet Food & Catering, and Sugarsweet Dreams Cake Company.

“Come Together” 2012 event chairs were Maria R. Millares, president of the Board of Directors for Feeding South Florida; Chef Allen Susser, and Terry Zarikian of China Grill Management and New York’s City Harvest. Event sponsors included JM Family Enterprises, Inc., Millares & Company, Andes Chemical Corporation, Atlantic Biologicals, Barkins Endodontic Group, Deering Bay Women’s Tennis Association, ETC Miami Beach, Global Village Charitable Trust, Loyola Asset Management and Sabadell United Bank. In-kind sponsors were The Margulies Collection at the Warehouse, VSBrooks Advertising, Panache Party Rentals, Le Basque, Bacardi USA, Southern Wine & Spirits, Shutterbox Photo Booth, VOSS Water, Neiman Marcus Coral Gables, Nespresso, Pro Translating, Bacsh Jewelers, and Chocolate4Charity.

“The 2012 ‘Come Together’ event was an amazing success,” said Millares. “From the delicious fare to the entertainment to the amount we raised to help feed the many individuals in South Florida experiencing food insecurity, we are very pleased with every aspect of the event.”

Individuals and corporations are Feeding South Florida’s main sources of financial support. For every dollar donated, seven lifesaving pounds of food and grocery items are provided.

In South Florida alone, 936,000 individuals are food insecure; 36 percent of those served are children. In 2011, Feeding South Florida provided more than 30 million pounds of food to over 700 agencies throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties. Recently, Feeding South Florida’s agencies are reporting a 39 percent increase in the demand for food services, due to the current economic climate.