Celebrating Volunteer Week in a Virtual World
COVID-19 has been a challenging and uncertain time for many. Since this has affected our economy in such a drastic way, there is a huge need for America’s virtual food bank, Full Cart.
Beating Hunger? That’s Music to Our Ears!
Last night, The Beat Brothers hosted a benefit concert with the proceeds going to Feeding Children Everywhere. Because of their generous actions and the donations given, FCE now has the funds needed to distribute 2600 meals to hungry children that need it most. He, along with four other bands Violet Flair, Nightbreakers, Little Lazy, and Run Raquel, rocked the night …
National Random Acts of Kindness Day 2020
The power of kindness is unstoppable. Random acts of kindness are built on sincere moments that come from the goodness of your heart. This year, to celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day, Feeding Children Everywhere is challenging you to brighten someone’s day. Your kind contribution to someone in need could turn their circumstances around. Hungry for Random Acts of Kindness …
Driving Away Hunger
Disclaimer: The driver’s name in this story has been changed to protect the privacy of the individual. We have all heard those stories about an interesting experience with rideshare apps, but some of our rides are just a little more different than others. When getting into an Uber this past week, FCE employee, Chris Cabrera had no idea he would …
The Birthday Gift That Keeps On Giving
One birthday donation can spark change in a community. At just 7 years old, a young world-changer from Texas realized the importance of helping end hunger. While he was with his family eating dinner, Pranav expressed that he wanted to help children that go hungry every day. After doing some searching, his mother found Feeding Children Everywhere. She told him …
Thank You, Interns
Feeding Children Everywhere has over 50 interns come through its doors every semester. They work in every department of our organization and have dedicated thousands of hours toward fighting for a hunger-free world. No matter what day of the week you walk into the office, you’re bound to find interns hard at work. If not, then they’re out helping us …
Putting the Fun in Fundraising
School can be hard and so can fundraising. An FCE intern, Katie Brough, found a creative solution for helping students de-stress while raising money for a good cause. Katie recently hosted an event for her college community called Trash-A-Truck, where participants make donations to smash an old vehicle. For the event to be successful, she had to find a venue …
Happy Thanksgiving, Hunger Heroes
With full schedules and hectic lives, it’s easy to get caught up in mundane, everyday tasks. Thanksgiving is a time to join with loved ones and reflect on the things we’re grateful for. A typical Thanksgiving tradition is to go around the table sharing what you’re thankful for. At Feeding Children Everywhere, we have so much to be thankful for …
Corporate Volunteering: Club Assist Talks About the “Ripple Effect” of Social Responsibility
Something that starts as a team building exercise, or work-related community involvement, could result in a life changing experience … not only for you but for the recipient on the other side. Just ask the team at Club Assist. The Orlando office of Club Assist enlisted the help of Feeding Children Everywhere (FCE) to get their ball rolling for their …
Former Shark Tank Contestants Are Biting Back at Hunger Again
When it comes to fighting hunger, this moving franchise is in it for the long haul. To celebrate the grand opening of its Tampa-based world headquarters, College H.U.N.K.S. Hauling Junk & Moving (CHHJM) is packing 25,000 meals for hungry children and families in the greater Tampa area. It was back in 2009 when co-founders Omar Soliman and Nick Friedman appeared …