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The Food Justice Movement and Farm Workers

WEBThe average wage for farmworkers in 2017 was $12.47/h. Their wages vary largely based on region and often don’t cover basic needs such as food and housing. In some regions, …

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Your SNAP Benefits are Changing

WEBUpon announcing changes to SNAP EBT beginning October 2021, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack described the plan as an “investment in our nation’s health, economy and …

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Volunteering can improve your health and lengthen your life

WEBWhen people sign up to volunteer at Food for Others, they undoubtedly know the positive impact they will have on the local community. What many of our volunteers may not …

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My Market @ Food for Others

WEBMy Market replaces FFO’s old “choice” section that we started in 2016 to allow families to select foods that they like instead of receiving standardized boxes. Clients can still …

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More than 100,000 in Fairfax County could face food insecurity …

WEBFairfax County is predicted to experience the highest growing rate of food insecurity in the DC area this year, according to the Capital Area Food Bank’s 2020 Hunger Report.. …

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Mental Health and Food Insecurity: Connected

WEBA lack of food security, known as food insecurity, is intimately related to a person’s mental health. During the early pandemic, BMC health found that food insecurity was the …

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Understanding Food Insecurity Among Native American …

WEB25% of Native Americans, more than double the national rate, experience food insecurity. In Indigenous communities, 35% of children are food insecure (Feeding America). 18 of the …

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Diabeating Food Insecurity

WEBAccessibility Statement. foodforothers.org; May 9, 2024; Compliance status. We firmly believe that the internet should be available and accessible to anyone, and are …

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Board of Directors

WEBServing on the Board of Directors is a great way to contribute your time and professional skills to improve our organization. Each year, the Board looks for candidates who have …

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I Need Assistance

WEBWelcome to Food for Others! We have three different ways you can receive emergency food assistance! USDA – Our USDA Program is 2x a month. Families qualify based on …

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FEEDING FAMILIES, FY2017 NOURISHING LIVES FOR ANNUAL …

WEBFY2017 IMPACT 1,800 households served weekly on average 26,000+ volunteer hours 2.2 Million pounds of food distributed 1.9 Million 91% of the food we distribute is

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FFO and ICNA Relief provide key items to families observing …

WEBThis April, Food for Others is partnering with ICNA Relief in Alexandria to provide a few key, culturally important food items to families observing Ramadan.. ICNA Relief is a national …

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Emergency Referral Program

WEBYour social worker may need to visit the “ Make a Referral” page for instructions. You can find a social worker by contacting Coordinated Services. The Fairfax County number is …

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