This is what a warehouse full of fresh sweet potatoes looks like.
Thanks JK Community Farm!
Month: September 2019
LHR Partner Corner: Loudoun County Elections and Voter Registration
Fun Fact: Guess who has offices right next door to the pantry? That’s right! The Loudoun County Elections and Voter Registration Office. We asked our next door neighbor to give us the scoop on elections in Loudoun, and they were kind enough to contribute this guest blog post. If you aren’t registered for the Nov. election, get that done by Oct. 15!
The Loudoun County Office of Elections works year-round to ensure that citizens of our beautiful county have a safe and pleasurable voting experience with the utmost integrity, transparent reporting and accuracy.
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LHR Nutrition Classes Help Answer the Age Old Question: Mom, What’s for Dinner?
Mom, What’s for Dinner?
Nutrition Classes Can Provide the Answer
By: Erika Huddleston, Loudoun Hunger Relief
As a busy, working mother I hear this question nearly every night. Continue reading “LHR Nutrition Classes Help Answer the Age Old Question: Mom, What’s for Dinner?”
Hunger Action Month: Some Loudoun County Stats
Loudoun County is fortunate to have one of the lowest rates of food insecurity in the country, but the impact to our community is still sizable. 3.4% of our estimated 412,000 population, or an estimated 14,000 people, lack the resources Continue reading “Hunger Action Month: Some Loudoun County Stats”
September is Hunger Action Month–What will you do to end hunger in our community?
The month of September is Hunger Action Month each year. Hunger Action Month was created to involve and motivate the community to join forces to have a greater impact in the fight against hunger.
Hunger Action Month is a Feeding America initiative. Nationwide, food banks and food pantries use awareness campaigns during the month of September to better help the people we serve. Everyone in the community is urged to join the team to fight hunger.
Here are a few concrete ways you can help.
- Like us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram or Twitter. We’re @LoudounHunger.
- Use social media to share hunger facts with your social following and tag us in the post. Watch our social media for posts you can share! #LoudounHunger or #NeighborsatLHR
- Bring in a food donation. We post our most needed items each Wednesday on Facebook and on this blog.
- Donate money: We can buy food at wholesale prices, and we can target purchases to exactly what is needed each week.
- Contact your local officials to advocate for hunger relief in our community.
- Wear orange on Hunger Action Day, September 12, 2019.
We invite you to be one of the #NeighborsatLHR–neighbors helping neighbors.
