The '1 of 52' Hunger Network Newsletter
Volume #19 September, 2008 by Stephen M. Maciel, President, End Hunger Foundation, Inc. 501(c)(3)
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Welcome to our 19th "1 of 52" Hunger Network Newsletter.
Due to our government's obvious asleep-at-the-wheel economic policies, and its lack of prioritization for basic human needs, we know our grassroots movement is more relevant than ever. "The Time is Now" to continue our growth and spread our basic message that change is not going to come from somewhere else - it starts with us. By taking action in the only place where hunger can come to end: the community, we will effect change from the roots up, while influencing decisions from the top down.
Please find below a list of upcoming "1 of 52" Hunger Network events. You'll note that most of them are grouped around our base in Southern New England, where they are most likely to happen. We would love to see more nation-wide "1 of 52" events listed. We know that many of you take your actions anonymously without much fanfare though, please consider allowing us to post them to help inspire even more actions?
Food Drives at Musica Dolce Chamber Orchestra's 2008-2009 Performances to Benefit Washington, and Newport County Food Pantries
Audiences attending Musica Dolce Chamber Orchestra concerts this season will be asked to bring non-perishable food items to benefit Southern Rhode Island Food Pantries and Shelters. Musica Dolce Concerts with requested food donations include:
Sunday, September 28, 4pm at the Industrial Trust Bank Building, Westerly, RI
Saturday, November 29, 7pm at George Kent Performance Hall, Westerly
Sunday February 1, 2pm at Channing Memorial Church, Newport, RI
Sunday, March 29, 2pm at the Narragansett Towers, Narragansett, RI
Saturday, April 26, 7pm at St. Michael's Church, Pawcatuck, CT
Donations collected at the above Musica Dolce concerts will be distributed to: Westerly's Warm Shelter, Bradford's and Peace Dale's Jonnycake Centers, Narragansett's Galilee Fisherman's Mission and Newport's Seamen's Church Institute. These centers, several in operation for over 35 years, operate food pantries throughout Southern Rhode Island serving low income and elderly residents.
To find Musica Dolce's 2008- 2009 performance programs and food donation locations visit www.musicadolce.org or contact Musica Dolce, PO Box 732, Westerly, RI 02891 to be placed on their mailing list.
4th Annual SK Chamber of Commerce Business Expo Hosts Hunger Task Force for 2nd Year
SOUTH KINGSTON RI - 10/01/08 - A key emphasis of the 4th Annual Statewide Business to Business Expo, sponsored by the South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce at the University of Rhode Island's Ryan Center in Kingston, is that fighting hunger is critical to the economic well-being of our communities.
The Expo will be a Hunger-Free Community Event in cooperation with the Hunger Task Force, which is jointly coordinated by the URI Feinstein Center for a Hunger Free America and the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale.
The South Kingstown Chamber of Commerce is challenging exhibitors and attendees to bring donations of non-perishable food items for collection at the entrance to the Ryan Center as they come to the Expo event. The Hunger Task Force will deliver the donations to the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale's emergency food pantry. The End Hunger Foundation / 1 of 52 Hunger Network serves on the Hunger Task Force committee. Visit www.skchamber.com for more information.
"1 of 52" Hunger Network Event with Glenn Dewell and Friends
"1 of 52" Hunger Network member Glenn Dewell will host a musical event at Java Madness,134 Salt Pond Road, Wakefield, RI, (401) 788-0088, on Saturday, October 4 from 11 am to 3 pm. Nonperishable food that is collected will be donated to the Hugh B. Bain Middle School Student Council. Any cash or checks collected that day will be donated to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
"This is going to be a difficult winter for many people" said Dewell. "The impact of the spike in heating oil prices has yet to be fully felt. Families will be forced to choose between being hungry or cold. Some may be both. It is important that everyone recognizes the severity of the situation and take action now to mitigate its effects."
Dewell will be inviting friends to sit in for the event, contributing music individually or as a group. A bluegrass jam session is scheduled for 1 pm.
LUNCH (Local United Network to Combat Hunger) Presents its Annual Holiday Show
STONINGTON CT: 12/06/08 - This is their 13 Annual Holiday Show and the 11th year they have designated it as a "1 of 52" Hunger Event! The show begins at 7pm with live pre-show music beginning at 6:15. Snow date is 12/13. This year's theme is "Harry Shopper & the Order from Phoenix." For more information, visit www.lunchensemble.com
As always, please remember to visit fellow "1 of 52" member Alan Shawn Feinstein's website at www.feisteinfoundation.org to learn how you can help maximize your fundraising efforts.
Peace, Steve