Jennifer Polk
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Christian | Wife | Mom of 3 | Chicagoan | CMXO of @FeedingAmerica | @ChicagoBooth alum | @dstinc1913 member | My views are my own | Cover photo by @peterlaster
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Joined February 2009
Every action―big or small―is one step closer to an America where no one is hungry. This September, during #HungerActionMonth, join the movement to end hunger by volunteering, donating or advocating: https://t.co/KhwkOH8s9F.
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Join the fight to end hunger during #HungerActionMonth 🧡 Every action―big or small―is one step closer to an America where no one is hungry. Learn more by visiting: https://t.co/pu07XJIH8t 🥕
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As #debtceiling negotiations continue, we urge @POTUS @SenSchumer @LeaderMcConnell @SpeakerMcCarthy @RepJeffries to reject proposals to further restrict #SNAP. Adding red tape & bureaucracy to SNAP, which already has work requirements, will only hurt people facing hunger.
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Kimberly Harris founded Women’s HQ, a nonprofit uplifting women of color who experienced domestic violence & sexual assault "I speak from experience. I was that girl in a shelter with no food in her stomach” Kimberly advocated for nonprofit resources at the White House conference
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Feeding America would like to wish all who celebrate a very Merry Christmas. May you bring holiday cheer to family, friends, and members of your community. Consider volunteering or donating this holiday season to help make this a season to remember for everyone 💚
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Thanks @aliciakeys for spending 1,246 minutes with me in 2022. I couldn’t stop listening to Skydive (Originals). #SpotifyWrapped
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Artist · 35.8M monthly listeners.
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I’m excited to be a panelist at the upcoming @LinkedIn for Nonprofits #BetterTogether virtual fireside chat “ Transforming Year-End Donors into Year-Round Supporters,” on 12/6 on LinkedIn Live. RSVP: https://t.co/GB9kyG9FiX
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Coming up on WBEZ,org/live: *⃣ @Alex_Degman watched last night's gubernatorial debate so you don't have to. He has the highlights. *⃣ We talk to @feedingamerica and @FoodDepository about fighting hunger this winter. https://t.co/WlmckZdlMI
chicagotribune.com
In their final debate of the campaign, Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker accused Republican challenger Darren Bailey of being a “threat to democracy” over his support for former President D…
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Next week is National School Lunch Week. Did you know that the Feeding America network serves more than 12 million children in America? Children facing hunger may struggle in school — and beyond. https://t.co/lVvLT2C8YZ)
Kids who are food insecure are more likely to repeat a grade in elementary school, be hospitalized and have health conditions like anemia and asthma, and experience developmental impairments in areas like language and motor skills. #HungerActionMonth
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Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot joins Morning Joe to discuss food insecurity from the firsthand accounts of those who know. Elevating Voices to End Hunger Together details recommendations from neighbors. We listened and so should you. ⤵️ https://t.co/g4rBB50qtB
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So when she became very sick, very quickly, she leaned on her community. And she bravely reached out to a new one—her nearby food pantry. There, she was able to get the fresh produce she needed, find local meal programs and apply for SNAP benefits to help fill the gaps.
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More Americans Are Going Hungry, and It Costs More to Feed Them @feedingamerica
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The director of the nation’s largest network of food banks is seeing support dwindle as need rises: “You’re in the middle of a battle, and people are leaving the field.”
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Missing meals doesn't just add stress to the summer. Children facing hunger may struggle in school — and beyond. Kids deserve to have full tummies, no matter what time of year it is. Learn how you can help: https://t.co/JkQ7M2jgG7
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Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 to find a site near you!
We’re out at The Lunch Bus today! Every summer, when there isn’t access to free and reduced priced school meals, the @FoodDepository offers free meals to anyone under 18. No registration required.
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In our journey to end hunger, we work to consistently center people facing hunger and any implications for them in our statements and actions. In doing so, we ground ourselves in data and seek to understand the impact. (1/5)
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Juneteenth Illinois: 1K families get much needed help in Aurora https://t.co/zikYNvlm9J via @abc7chicago @ILfoodbank @FeedingAmerica
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We're excited to announce the launch of our new #volunteer website! The new site will make it faster & easier for you to sign up for a range of opportunities. Check out the new website & get signed up for a volunteer shift today: https://t.co/MK9m7kKjrh
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