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Social Media for the Social Good—Non-profits Explore New Methods of Outreach - Sacramento Press, November 19, 2009
Three local non-profit organizations were featured in a Sacramento Social Media Club panel on Tuesday evening hosted by the Sacramento State College of Continuing Education. The panel included Celia Cortez, Projects and Event Manager for the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Jordan Blair, Board Member for River City Food Bank; and Jon Benorden, Program Coordinator for the Center for AIDS Research, Education and Service (CARES). Lesley Miller, Media Director for 3Fold Communication, also sat on the panel.
Report: More Households Face Food Shortages - KCRA, November 16, 2009
More than one in seven American households struggled to put enough food on the table in 2008, the highest number since the U.S. Department of Agriculture began tracking food security levels in 1995.
California state workers swallow pride at food bank - Sacramento Bee, September 7, 2009
Furloughs have hit many California state workers hard. Many are finding a three-day supply of food from the River City Food Bank helps get them through the rough spots.
More seniors seek food, other aid - Sacramento Bee, May 2, 2009
River City Community Services served 57% more seniors in first quarter 2009 compared to 2008.
Snapshots: Empty Bowls Luncheon - Sacramento Magazine, May 2009
Students pitch in to fill Empty Bowls - Sacramento Bee, March 6, 2009
Students at Loretto High School have donated their time, energy and skills to River City Community Services.
Need Rises at Food Bank - KCRA Channel 3, September 30, 2008
KCRA’s Chris Riva visited River City Community Services when the pantry shelves were nearly empty and long lines of people queued up for emergency food supplies.
Anita Creamer of the Sacramento Bee published a wonderful profile on Libby Harmor of Hands in Mud, who supports Empty Bowls by leading a workshop that produces bowls for the event. Click here to read the column.
Demand grows at Sacramento food banks - Sacramento Bee, August 1, 2008
Operators of area food banks say the weakening economy and higher food costs are changing the patterns of demand for free groceries.
News About Hunger:
The Personal Side of Hunger in America- CBS Evening News Blog- June, 2009
Food Stamps Buy Less, Families are Hit Hard- The New York Times, June 2008
One Country’s Table Scraps, Another Country’s Meal- The New York Times, May 18, 2008
Wasted Food: A journey in photos – The New York Times, May 2008
River City Food Bank is happy to work with local or national media about any stories related to hunger. To schedule an interview or receive more information about us, please contact:
Lesley Miller
(916) 442-1394
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