GivingTuesday 2023

JOIN US TO FEED HUNGRY KIDS IN THE DMV

This #GivingTuesday, help us provide more nourishing meals to those in our local community who need our assistance this holiday season.

A recent study conducted by Capital Area Food Bank found that 1 out of every 3 people in the Greater Washington Region does not have enough food to feed themselves and their children on a daily basis. Rising rents, access to child care, uncompetitive wages, and escalating food costs continue to fuel hunger.

It is more critical than ever that children have access to nutritious meals and ongoing nutrition education to keep their developing bodies and minds strong. 

The staggering statistic above sheds light on the harsh reality faced by our neighbors, friends, and community members. The effects of food insecurity are far-reaching, touching every aspect of an individual’s life. However, it’s the impact on our growing children that weighs heaviest on our hearts.

Proper nutrition is the cornerstone of a child’s growth, shaping their ability to learn, engage, and ultimately break free from the cycle of food insecurity. Insufficient nourishment for a child goes beyond a momentary inconvenience; it impedes their physical and cognitive development. The long-term effects of insufficient nourishment can also manifest in health issues that persist into adulthood.

Today, you can help.

Please help us reach our fundraising goal of $25,000 on #GivingTuesday so that together we can provide thousands of free meals to food-insecure children and families in the DMV.




WAYS TO GIVE

Every act of generosity counts and everyone has something to give.

DONATE

Donate to Chefs Feeding Families to help feed families in need.

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BE A SOCIAL AMBASSADOR

Help us spread the word to raise funds to feed children and families in need.

SET UP OWN VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE

Set up your own virtual food drive to benefit Real Food for Kids.

RSVP

RSVP to our Facebook Event so you can remember to give BIG on #GivingTuesday.

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Here are a few simple ways you can join us as a​ volunteer Ambassador:

BECOME A SOCIAL AMBASSADOR and share easy social media actions with your inner circles and community.

  • Help us get the word out on social media by sharing, tagging, and liking our posts
  • Share graphics/photos on your social platform about what our organization means to you
  • Post messages and graphics provided for you on your social platforms. Simply cut and paste.
  • Send an email to your friends and family encouraging them to donate
The holiday season is a time for giving: Be a force for good in this community​. ​
Are you part of a school organization, corporation, book club, or simply a group of family members or friends looking for a way to give back this season? ​Set up a team or individual virtual food drive benefitting Real Food for Kids and collectively make a difference.

W​HAT IS A VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE: ​
A virtual food drive allows you to collect online donations rather than​ food. The dollars you collect from your virtual food drive become healthy, nourishing meals, produce bags filled with fresh fruits and vegetables and other services for people facing hunger. These fundraisers allow you to have a greater impact in the fight against hunger and other health-related issues.

​​HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: 

  • Sign up for a Real Food for Kids Virtual Food Drive page as a team or an individual. 
  • Real Food for Kids provides you with a personalized designated page and resources to use for promoting your virtual food drive page. 
  • You start to share your virtual food drive page on ​various platforms, including social media, e-mail, the NextDoor app, online community groups, etc. 
  • You collect donations on behalf of Real Food for Kids to provide fresh produce bags to children and families facing food and nutrition insecurity from now until November 29, 2023.

During these difficult times, many of our neighbors are counting on us.  Join our movement today.

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD NOW

#GivingTuesday is a global day dedicated to generosity and giving. It occurs the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday.  It’s a day to acknowledge the power of giving, volunteerism, and simple acts of kindness. 

Learn more about the Real Food for Kids: Chefs Feeding Families initiative.