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CHALLENGE #3
CONFRONT DRIVERS OF HUNGER: Attend our panel discussion on Nov. 4, which will explore state and local policy considerations that can help to curb long-term drivers of food insecurity in our state. Register Now
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About this email: As part of our yearlong Iowa Stops Hunger corporate challenge initiative, BPC will be providing a monthly email with ideas to spur action to end hunger, and coverage of food insecurity in Iowa. iowastopshunger.com
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ABOUT THIS MONTH'S CHALLENGE WHY THIS CHALLENGE
When people think of the front lines of food insecurity, they often picture the nonprofit and community leaders devoted to feeding the hungry and ensuring individuals have access to nutritious food. But both the individuals served and the organizations serving them are affected by the complexities of local and state policy decisions.
In our second Iowa Stops Hunger panel discussion, we invite you to hear from those fighting to end hunger about the role the government can play in ensuring that no Iowan has to be food insecure. Policies related to poverty, health and agriculture will be among the key focuses of the discussion.
Among the questions we plan to tackle:
- What are the top policy priorities for leaders of organizations feeding the hungry?
- How does poverty ― and policy related to essential needs ― affect food insecurity?
- How are our local government entities (city, county, school district and state) working to fight food insecurity?
OK, how can I help?
Attend the event and learn: Educating yourself about the long-term drivers of food insecurity will help the community work toward sustainable solutions. The free virtual event is on Nov. 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Register now
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VIDEO: WATCH
3 in 7 children lack access to proper nutrition
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A LOOK AHEAD FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP US STOP HUNGER
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Out Now - Special Iowa Stops Hunger magazine: The dsm magazine team has produced an exceptionally rich and deep special magazine completely focused on hunger in Iowa. The magazine was sent along with the dsm November/December issue that came out at the end of
October and will be inserted in the Business Record in December. Read the stories here
Nov. 4 - Iowa Stops Hunger Event: On Nov. 4 we'll host the second event in our free virtual event series exploring food insecurity. This panel is titled "Confronting Drivers of Hunger" and will explore state and local policy considerations that could or should be looked at to help with the challenge. Register here
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YOUR CHALLENGE EVERY MONTH SPREAD THE WORD #IOWASTOPSHUNGER
The key goal of Iowa Stops Hunger is to raise awareness about the food insecurity issues facing the people of our state. Every month you can help battle the stigma and help people two ways.
Spread the word ― #IowaStopsHunger: Pick a story, pick more than one if you'd like, and use the hashtag #IowaStopsHunger on your social platforms to help us raise awareness and help educate the community. Share this
e-newsletter: Forward this e-newsletter on to your friends, colleagues and fellow community leaders. They can sign up to receive it monthly here: Sign up.
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OUR PICKS: #IOWASTOPSHUNGER COVERAGE
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- The Hunger Warriors - Read
- Growers Give Back - Read
- August's derecho amplified food insecurity issues in the state - Read
- World Food Prize, Iowa Hunger Summit: Top takeaways - Read
- Food Bank of Iowa opens 16 pantries for DMPS families - Read
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More coverage: The Business Record, dsm magazine and ia magazine will be reporting on food insecurity over the next 12 months. To read and share all of our coverage, please check out the following resources.
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ABOUT THE IOWA STOPS HUNGER CORPORATE CHALLENGE
What is the Iowa Stops Hunger Corporate Challenge? Iowa Stops Hunger is a new yearlong statewide initiative created by BPC, in partnership with presenting sponsor Hy-Vee, to drive awareness and action around hunger and food insecurity in Iowa. As part of that effort, nearly 40 organizations have supported our efforts to raise awareness about the issue and have committed to taking at least one action to help stop hunger, while
educating their workforce and the community about this critical issue and inspiring others to take action to end hunger in Iowa. How it works: Each month we will be providing an email to our full audience with an idea or specific action that you, your business and employees can take to help end hunger. In addition, we'll share ongoing coverage from our Business Record and dsm magazine teams about how food insecurity is affecting the state in an effort to keep our community informed.Everyone can help: Anyone and everyone can help, regardless of whether your company is specifically supporting the Corporate Challenge. Every action, no matter how large or how small, is needed in order to continue sustained awareness and action toward ending hunger. We hope the ideas and coverage we provide each month will inspire you to take at least one action to help end hunger in the community.
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