Inspiring

March 8, 2024

102-Year-Old Woman Asks for Donations to a Local Food Pantry for Her Birthday and Her Community Delivers

If you were to turn 102 years old, how would you celebrate? A woman from Iowa who just reached this age came up with a unique celebration. In honor of her 102nd birthday, Trudy Handleman asked for 102 canned goods to be collected and donated to a local food pantry. The response from her community was so positive that, in the end, over 400 items were given to charity. “We’ve gotten such a wonderful response.

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January 27, 2024

Community Helps Raise Over $100k for Beloved Austin Taquería That Helps Feed Those in Need

In the U.S. there are 6,500 food deserts, which are areas where people can't easily access fresh produce. To help fight this problem, Edgar Rico and Sara Mardanbigi, owners of Nixta Taquería in East Austin, Texas, became the pilot location of the Austin Free Fridge Program. The husband-and-wife duo would replenish an industrial fridge in their area up to 20 times a day with fresh meals and groceries, as “hydration packs” during heatwaves.

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