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The Stone Foundation's mission is to engage, empower and enrich the lives of disadvantaged women and youth.
ProJeCt of Easton, Inc.’s mission is to “build a better community by helping people help themselves” and education is key. We prepare people to succeed in work, school, and life by giving them the skills, knowledge, and support needed to break the cycle of poverty and achieve their goals. ProJeCt believes that education is the key to helping economically and educationally disadvantaged adults and children in the Lehigh Valley. Our school and workforce preparation services address the alarming poverty and low-literacy rates in the region by teaching clients the skills needed to succeed as a contributing member of society, whether in work, school, or as a citizen. All our programs are free, located in Easton, Pennsylvania, and are open to residents of the greater Lehigh Valley.
LIVING HOPE FARM INC LOOKS TO EXPLORE WHAT IT MEANS TO COOPERATIVELY RAISE FOOD, TO FARM AND MANAGE LIVESTOCK WELL IN THE 21ST CENTURY; TO TREAT THE LAND AS A TREASURE, AND TO THINK OF FOOD AS A SACRED GIFT. LIVING HOPE FARM DESIRES TO BUILD NEW CONNECTIONS; MOVING FROM COMMODITIES TO COMMUNITY FROM FAST FOOD TO FRESH, LOCAL FOOD AND FROM MINDLESS EATING TO A RESPECTFUL, JUST ORIENTED WAY OF SHARING WHAT IS GROWN.
Iringa Hope works in rural Iringa, Tanzania to alleviate poverty through two initiatives: Micro finance through village based cooperatives. These cooperatives make small loans to farmers and shop keepers which gives them access to the things they need to earn a living. Agricultural co-ops to provide access to agricultural inputs and help with training and marketing.
Together with Israel's Ministry of Welfare, we at Global Jewish Assistance send out Food Cards to the needy in Israel. These debit like cards allow those struggling to purchase basic foods like everybody else in the supermarket, with their DIGNITY and without shame. We are so appreciative to all who contribute to our cause of feeding our hungry brethren in the Holy Land.
Mission in the Third Millennium challenges Maryknoll Sisters to respond as women yearning for authentic justice and reconciliation in the midst of a fractured and divided world. Called to reflect God's compassionate and inclusive love, we are sent to walk with peoples of many lands, crossing the boundaries of culture, race and religious beliefs. Maryknoll Sisters live the gospel values through a variety of ministries. We are engaged in evangelization, pastoral work, education and social welfare, medicine, communications, agriculture and science. We serve the poor wherever we find them: in their homes, in prisons, in hospitals, in refugee camps, and on the streets. Some of us work with youth groups, women and the elderly, and in the arts and communications. Others promote and participate in ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. Often we find ourselves networking with national and international non‑governmental organizations. Wherever we are and in whatever we do, we strive to participate effectively in the mission presence and activity of the Universal Church so that God's Reign of peace, justice and love may be proclaimed and witnessed to throughout the world. Mission means seeding hope wherever we are.
The Belmont Food Pantry Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose resources are available to Belmont residents. One must show proof of Belmont residency to use the pantry. We have been open since 1992 on a weekly basis with no operating or overhead charges.
Our mission is to foster an understanding and appreciation of Japan’s culinary heritage in the United States through outreach to chefs, culinary arts professionals and all who admire and enjoy Japanese culture. We are committed to the principles of cultural and gastronomic education and exchange and we believe that by inspiring chefs, restaurateurs, journalists, and food lovers both professional and amateur through such educational initiatives, we will expand and enrich their repertoires, their artistry and their cultural understanding. The Gohan Society serves as a resource center for knowledge of traditional Japanese ingredients, techniques and food-related products, and as a catalyst for the expansion of that knowledge in the United States.
They are a non-profit charitable organization that was organized in November of 1983 to help their friends and neighbors who were in need. They provide supplemental groceries on a weekly basis to individuals and families.
Our mission is to partner with Virginia farmers to increase community access to local food. We provide the support services, infrastructure, and market opportunities that connect people with food grown close to home. Our vision is that the knowledge and choice of local food becomes the norm, not the exception, for all segments of the community, and that small farms have a strong economic foothold in the marketplace. We offer a smarter, healthier alternative to traditional agribusiness models by reinstating small farms as the food source for the community. We forge close relationships with our farmers and provide essential services that lead to the direct distribution of fresh, high-quality food to institutions, retailers, restaurants, and schools. We create community partnerships that promote knowledge of and access to local food where it is needed most. We distribute Virginia-grown and produced items to restaurants, retailers, institutions, buying clubs, mainline distributors, and more. We serve Central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, Harrisonburg, Richmond, and the greater Washington, DC area.
We uphold the fundamental right to healthy, fresh, and sustainably grown food.Fair Food Network plays an important leadership role in realizing the vision of a more sustainable and just food system.
The Healthy Schools Campaign, an independent not-for-profit organization, is a leading authority on healthy school environments and a voice for people who care about our environment, our children, and education. Our mission is to advocate for policies and practices that allow all students, teachers and staff to learn and work in a healthy school environment.