First, for better understanding, we should define hunger and food insecurity. We often use these terms interchangeably in the food bank world. Is there really a difference? Does it matter? And can race really have an impact on food insecurity? Hunger is an actual physical condition caused by a lack of food. It’s a [...]
While ALL of us are certainly burnt out over the pandemic and life not getting back to full normal yet, not all of us had to – or continue to -- work straight through the crisis, putting our own health and the health of our families on the line. In the past, “essential” meant [...]
Often mentioned in relation to health and mental care, a client-centered approach has an “emphasis on a client’s autonomy and right to choose goals and/or interventions based on his or her identified needs for services.” This is an approach that is also best used by social service providers assisting people struggling with various issues [...]
Langston Hughes (1902-1967), American poet, social activist, novelist, playwright, and columnist. Rosa Parks(1913-2005), civil rights activist who helped end segregation. Washington Carver(1864-1943), scientist and educator, famous for many inventions including a number of uses for the peanut. Bessie Coleman (1892-1926), civil aviator and the first black woman to fly an airplane. Booker T. Washington(1856-1915), [...]
It’s common knowledge that green is the traditional color of St. Patrick’s Day. We see it in the St. Paddy’s Day parades. People from all over wear green clothing so as not to get pinched. We see green added to food and beer for a festive flair. Green, non-toxic dye is even added to [...]
Mother’s Day is a special time for all moms and a day we love to celebrate them and acknowledge all the amazing and wonderful ways they have contributed to our lives. This year, we would like to give a special shout-out to all the single moms who are doing the duty of both parents, [...]
As theunofficial kick-off of summer,Memorial Day is the time when most people start thinking about camping, picnics, longer days, and hot, lazy evenings. But it is important to remember the reasons we have the freedom to enjoy such things. Memorial Day, not to be confusedwith Veteran’s Dayhonoring those who served in the armed forces [...]
As the first “normal” Easter since the start of the pandemic, it feels good to get back to some of the usual holiday traditions. For many, this means time spend with family going to church service, taking the kids to Easter egg hunts, and having a traditional Easter dinner with family and friends. While [...]
While many of us are getting acclimated to the rise in costs of just about everything, there are acountless number of people who are struggling right now just to make the basic ends meet. And nothing brings to light the tough choices households have had to make this past year than the coming holiday [...]
