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Stop the Spread Links Bento and Community Healthcare Network to Bring Successful 'Food-First' Strategy from LA to NYC Vaccine Program

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021
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Since May, STS's "Vaccine+" program has expanded to 12 sites across LA and NYC to provide critical wrap-around health and social services to over 3,000 individuals.

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  • Since May, STS's "Vaccine+" program has expanded to 12 sites across LA and NYC to provide critical wrap-around health and social services to over 3,000 individuals.
  • The new Bento-CHN partnership expands the NYC Vaccine+ program, launched in June, to leverage Bento's "food-first" strategy to encourage vaccinations and address underlying nutrition and diabetes-related needs.
  • Albert Mojarro of East LA received his vaccine at a St. John's vaccination site, where he enrolled in the Vaccine+ program to receive meals through Bento.
  • The [Vaccine+] program has helped me and my kids out very much, especially the free meals provided by Bento.

Affordable Housing Concerns and Food Insecurity Linked, NAR Report Finds

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021
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NARs Housing Affordability and Food Sufficiency report examines the connection between families that struggle with rent or mortgage payments and food insecurity.

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  • NARs Housing Affordability and Food Sufficiency report examines the connection between families that struggle with rent or mortgage payments and food insecurity.
  • Housing affordability and food sufficiency are inseparable to families balance sheets, said Jessica Lautz, NAR vice president of demographics and behavioral insights.
  • This report shows how critical it is for NAR to continue its work to increase the access to stable and affordable housing in America.
  • NAR has partnered with the Food Recovery Network since 2019 to fight hunger and food insecurity across the nation.

The Salvation Army Canada Launches Haiti Relief Effort 2021

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Monday, August 16, 2021
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TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2021 /CNW/ - Immediately following Saturday's earthquake in Haiti, The Salvation Army Canada launched the Haiti Relief Effort to provide hygiene and sanitation kits, food assistance and medical supplies in-country.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 16, 2021 /CNW/ - Immediately following Saturday's earthquake in Haiti, The Salvation Army Canada launched the Haiti Relief Effort to provide hygiene and sanitation kits, food assistance and medical supplies in-country.
  • The Salvation Army has worked in Haiti since 1950 and has personnel on the ground assessing the situation in the affected communities.The Canadian branch of the organization has offered to send trained emergency services personnel to support local response efforts of The Salvation Army.
  • "I've travelled to Haiti, where I've met the people and seen first-hand The Salvation Army's capabilities and long-term rebuilding programs," said Lt-Colonel Brenda Murray, International Development Director for The Salvation Army Canada.
  • "Thanks to the generosity of Canadians, lives have been changed, however, today, we are again asking for the extraordinary support of Canadians in response to the 2021 Haiti Relief Effort.

HSBC and Microsoft Join Forces to Support the New Feeding America® Workforce Development Initiative

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Thursday, August 12, 2021
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HSBC Bank USA, N.A., (HSBC), part of HSBC Group, today announced that the Bank and Microsoft Corp. will provide grants and resources to support Feeding America, the nations largest domestic hunger-relief organization.

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  • HSBC Bank USA, N.A., (HSBC), part of HSBC Group, today announced that the Bank and Microsoft Corp. will provide grants and resources to support Feeding America, the nations largest domestic hunger-relief organization.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210812005210/en/
    Food bank visitor receives food assistance from Feeding America network (Photo: Business Wire)
    The $350,000 two-year grant from HSBC will directly assist Feeding America in expanding its new workforce development initiative within communities in need.
  • Through the workforce development pilot, Feeding America food banks in eight markets will pinpoint the necessary workforce training and job search support required for higher wage opportunities within specific communities.
  • In partnership with consulting firm McKinsey & Co., Feeding America identified eight essential components in effective and scalable workforce development programming.

BJ’s Charitable Foundation Donates $1 Million to Feeding America to Help Fight Hunger in Local Communities

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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
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Were grateful for our longtime partnership with Feeding America as we work together to help provide meals to families in need, said Bill Werner, executive director, BJs Charitable Foundation.

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  • Were grateful for our longtime partnership with Feeding America as we work together to help provide meals to families in need, said Bill Werner, executive director, BJs Charitable Foundation.
  • Were proud to donate $1 million to Feeding America member food banks to help fight hunger in the local communities we serve.
  • BJs Charitable Foundation grant marks the fourth $1 million donation to Feeding America member food banks located in BJs footprint.
  • Since 2011, BJ's has provided ongoing support to food banks through the BJ's Charitable Foundation and BJ's Feeding Communities program, helping local food banks expand their programs for children and families within their communities.

Compass Health Community Transitions Program Embeds Mental Health Professional with Lynnwood Police Department in New Partnership Serving Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Today, Compass Health and the Lynnwood Police Department announced a partnership to implement Compass Healths Community Transitions program, embedding a mental health professional with the Lynnwood Police Department Community Health and Safety Section.

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  • Today, Compass Health and the Lynnwood Police Department announced a partnership to implement Compass Healths Community Transitions program, embedding a mental health professional with the Lynnwood Police Department Community Health and Safety Section.
  • The embedded Compass Health mental health professional, Heather Turner, will ride along with Lynnwood Police Departments community health and safety officers, meeting with individuals throughout Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace.
  • Compass Health first implemented the Community Transitions model in partnership with South County Fire in Snohomish County in 2016.
  • The Community Transitions program is one of the cornerstones of our spectrum of community response services at Compass Health, Westergard said.