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Westside Food Bank Helps Angelenos

Catherine Lima

May 05, 2023 |

DÍG en Español |

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Under 800 Words

Response Location: United States, Los Angeles, California

The Westside Food Bank has been distributing food to community members in need across the city since 1981. Today, they provide nutritious food and fresh produce to 153,000 people facing food insecurity.

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UK food bank users swap face scans for free food

Lin Taylor

May 05, 2023 |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: England, London

Food banks and charities in London are partnering with the web platform FaceDonate so they can distribute grocery funds to those in need using facial recognition on their phones. The technology allows charities to ensure the money is spent on food and that only those eligible are spending it.

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Volunteers prepare welcoming home in St. Paul for Afghan family

Katelyn Vue

May 04, 2023 |

Sahan Journal |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, St. Paul, Minnesota

The International Institute of Minnesota’s refugee resettlement program finds and prepares apartments for refugee families moving to the state. Through a combination of donations and buying new or used items, the organization stocks the home with all of the essentials, groceries, and furniture. And volunteers help set it all up.

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Iowa church's 'community fridge' becomes ministry hub connecting neighbors with neighbors

David Paulsen

May 03, 2023 |

Episcopal News Service |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Des Moines, Iowa

An insulated shed turned food pantry at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Des Moines, Iowa, is open 24 hours a day seven days a week. Community members can drop off donations or pick up food for themselves at any time for no cost. And the pantry has a refrigerator for perishable goods.

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City of Cambridge expands income guarantee

Craig Lemoult

May 03, 2023 |

The Bay State Banner |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Cambridge, Massachusetts

The city of Cambridge ran a guaranteed income program to help lift low-income single parents above the poverty line. The program provided 130 parents, who were selected by lottery, with $500 a month — no strings attached.

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Pounding the pavement: How running is a way to combat substance abuse and mental health issues

Cheryl Splain

April 30, 2023 |

Knox Pages |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Mount Vernon, Ohio

Back on My Feet helps people experiencing homelessness and substance use through the power of exercise, specifically running. Participants have ran more than 950,000 miles and 70% of them have found employment and housing. Moreover, participating in the group helps people in need find a sense of community and build a support system.

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When Seattle social services fall short, libraries and transit lend a hand

Esmy Jimenez

April 29, 2023 |

The Seattle Times |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Seattle, Washington

The Seattle Public Library system partners with local organizations like the Downtown Emergency Service Center to provide library patrons with clothes and food and referrals to services like domestic violence help and housing or shelter recommendations. The library also has four “social service librarians” who are equipped to help patrons and are allowed to carry and administer Narcan. Over the last five months, the downtown branch has provided emergency supplies (like hand warmers, food, and water) to 420 people and has made 280 referrals to other resources.

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Neveras comunitarias contra el desperdicio de alimentos

Esther Barrio

April 28, 2023 |

Revista Haz |

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Over 3000 Words

Response Location: Spain

La Red de Neveras Solidarias lucha contra el desperdicio alimentario con depósitos ‘seguros’ de excedente de comida de hogares y comercios de proximidad para que otros puedan aprovecharlos de manera gratuita. Cuenta con 25 instalaciones en España, en su mayoría en el País Vasco y Cataluña.

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Community Land Trusts Are Building Disaster-Resilient Neighborhoods

Alexandra Applegate

April 25, 2023 |

Fort Wayne Media Collaborative |

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1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States, Monroe County, Florida

Community land trusts, like the Florida Keys Community Land Trust (FKCLT) help people access affordable housing and aid in disaster recovery by stopping land from entering the real estate market and increasing in price. FKCLT rents land trust units to families earning 80% or less of the local median income at about $1,000 per month.

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Cities reviving downtowns by converting offices to housing

Mae Anderson, Ashraf Khalil, Michael Casey

April 24, 2023 |

The Philadelphia Tribune |

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800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Manhattan, New York

Across the country, cities are pursuing office-to-housing conversions after the pandemic decimated downtown business districts. A percentage of these new apartments are required to be offered at affordable, below-market rates and some cities are also offering tax breaks for developers to incentivize these conversions.

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