In celebration of the Pioneers 100 years of service, volunteerism and philanthropy, Pioneers Dish It Up: Feeding Families Healthy Food projects are taking place all across North America from September 11th – 25th.
During this time, Pioneers across the United States and Canada have committed to numerous local volunteer efforts including collecting healthy, nutritious, non-perishable food donations, as well as transporting food to food banks, filling backpacks with healthy snacks or easy to prepare “weekend” food for children, and serving food at local shelters or soup kitchens, just to name a few.
The following states and provinces have committed to efforts which aim to feed one million people: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Alberta, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan.
Food security is defined as existing “when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life.” Food insecurity occurs when:
1. Sufficient quantities of food are not available on a consistent basis.
2. People don’t have the resources to obtain appropriate foods for a nutritious diet.
3. Knowledge of basic nutrition and care, as well as adequate water and sanitation, are lacking.
Please help address this issue by volunteering your time, donating food, or donating money to the Pioneers Dish It Up project.
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