First Steps ED’s Post

Our Little Plates, Big Dreams Campaign aims to provide nourishing meals to children through your help. 🍽 1️⃣ Firstly, your donation allows us to provide children with balanced and nutritious meals, fulfilling their daily dietary requirements for proper growth. 2️⃣ Next, it helps break the cycle of hunger passed down through generations. With full stomachs, children can dream beyond survival. 3️⃣ Finally, good nutrition means clear minds focused in class rather than on empty stomachs - fueling their success. Please visit our website to donate and help turn little plates into big dreams so no child is held back due to lack of a basic need. ✅ Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a big difference. 💖 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/dsmqd9rK 👈🏻 #nonprofitorg #childhunger #zerohungerrun #nonprofitsupport #endhungernow

In the U.S., 13 million children live in food-insecure homes. For many of these kids, school lunch is their only meal of the day, yet the current funding of $4.43 per meal is simply not enough to provide the nutritious food they need to thrive. That’s why I’m participating in the $5 Boost Campaign—a mission to raise funds for HydroTowers and Independence Gardens' cooking program, Come and EAT IT. These initiatives bring fresh, healthy food directly into schools, empowering students to learn and grow. 💡 Here’s How You Can Help: - Donate just $5 to make a difference in a child’s life. Your contribution will help us reach our goal and ensure that kids have access to the healthy meals they deserve. 📅 If you’re in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, join us on September 14th for our Food Fight event—a chef competition focused on transforming school lunch. Can’t make it in person? No problem! Your $5 donation also gives you access to the virtual event, so you can watch the action live. Let’s come together to fight for a future where no child has to worry about their next meal. Click here to donate (or scan the QR code!): https://lnkd.in/gZMXgZZf Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gPZ26ZtD. Let's GROW! #FoodFight #FightForFresh #ChildNutrition #HydroTowers #ComeAndEATIT #sustainablegrowing #sustainability #healthyfoodsystems #freshfood4all #schoollunch #takebackschoollunch

Staying well-hydrated is crucial during the hot summer months! ☀️ Proper hydration helps keep your body functioning optimally and can prevent heat-related illnesses. Here are some tips to stay hydrated: 💦 Drink plenty of water 🍓 Eat hydrating foods 🍹 Avoid sugary and alcoholic drinks in the heat #ECUHealth #communitywellness #giveback #ruralhealthcare #ruralhealth #donate #nonprofit #philanthropy #nonprofitorganization

This time of year, we’re surrounded by festive meals, parties, and gatherings 🥳 - a season of joy and abundance for many. But for some, it’s a stark reminder of what’s missing. 🍲🍴 Over the years, I’ve done my bit for charity - whether it’s football matches for neonatal bereavement units or rollerblading 100 miles for Teenage Cancer Trust. But in today’s cost-of-living crisis, I know not everyone has the means to donate. That’s why I’ve been thinking about simple ways to make a difference. 🤔💡 Enter Tuppers4Suppers. (Watch the video for my attempt at explaining this!) 🍴🥡 Here’s the idea: carry a couple of empty Tupperware containers in your bag. Anytime you’re at a restaurant, café, or even a work meal and have excess food, pack it up instead of letting it go to waste. Then, share it with someone in need - a small act of kindness that not only helps reduce food waste but could make a big difference for someone who might otherwise go hungry. 🙏🏼 I get it - this idea isn’t perfect. There are logistical questions, sure. But walking past someone hungry and cold, knowing we’ve just thrown good food away, doesn’t sit right with me. This is about doing something instead of nothing. There’s also a very valid point around dignity and assuming the needs of the recipient. This requires conversation not assumption. Not everyone who may ‘seem’ to be in need of food is - their other needs may be met in other ways. 🤷🏻♂️ So, I’m inviting you to join me (with a considered approach) in this small action. Maybe we could all rethink how we approach food waste and kindness this season. Pack a Tupperware. Share food which would otherwise go to waste. Maybe we’ll start a movement. 🍲⏩ #Tuppers4Suppers 🥡⏩ What do you think? Could this idea work? Share your thoughts or your own ideas for tackling food waste and supporting those in need in the comments below. ⏬ #giving #charity #donations #foodbanks #foodpoverty

When you make your list of who to give to this season, please keep all our hungry and food insecure nOURish BRIDGEPORT neighbors in mind. Only with your generous donation will nOURish be able to continue distributing groceries, hot meals & fresh healthy produce to the thousands of people we serve every week. As we all know, food is expensive. The supply chain is broken. For our neighbors, adequate food is a daily struggle. They often have to choose between food and rent, or food and medicine. No one should have to make that choice. Together, we can do something about it. Let’s make a choice to love our neighbors. Have a relative who has enough? Give to nOURish in their name. Don’t know what to get your co-worker down the hall? Donate to nOURish in their honor. Remembering a loved one no longer at your family table? Contribute to nOURish in their memory. Overwhelmed by the world’s events? Help nOURish feed people that live on Bridgeport streets. Please put nOURish BRIDGEPORT on your giving list this year. What you will give is not only food – but HOPE! 👉 https://tr.ee/3Uyr88bKuZ #foodinsecurity #donation #giveback #feedtheneed #fooddrive #donatetoday #community #communityhelp #communitystrong #fooddesert #charity #charitablecause #charitablefoundation

Thinking about optimising health, PREVENTION starts at the BEGINNING . Babies. Healthy diet - such an important investment in babies’ current and FUTURE health 👶💖 👉 Nurturing healthy food preferences 👉 Build a strong healthy diverse gut microbiome (NUMEROUS benefits now and FUTURE) 👉 Improved nutrition - to support a time of rapid growth and development 👉 Better digestive health 👉 Potential reduced risk of chronic condition later in life such as Type 2 Diabetes and high blood pressure (via lower sugar intake) 👉 Lower risk of obesity (and the associated health risks) 👉 Positive food culture for family 👉 Less sugar = better dental health When thinking about health and PREVENTION, starting right at the beginning - the health of babies - makes a lot of sense. #HealthyEating #HealthyFutures #HealthyStart #ChildHealth #PreventionIsBetterThanCure #OptimisingHealth

Stunted growth implies a decrease in height compared to age norms caused by malnutrition, especially during significant phases of growth and development in children. More than just a problem of height, stunting may additionally suggest serious problems with development in cognition and permanent health issues. Food is more important than you think, and millions around the world don’t have a good financial situation to feed their families. This is not just their problem; it's our problem too, and we have the solution in our hands. Visit FFL.ORG/DONATE and be part of the solution by becoming a Monthly Supporter. We need your help to END WORLD HUNGER! #DonateCrypto #Charity #Nonprofit #SocialGood #EndHunger #Volunteer #Fundraising #FoodRelief #CryptoForGood #MakeADifference #Community #Support #donatestock #stock 

💰 🌏 BIG GIVE CHALLENGE: SUPPORT FAMILY NUTRITION🍎 There are so many benefits to simple, good nutrition. Here's four but there are so many more... 📚 Better academic performance (which you know is close to my heart!) 🧠 20% boost in cognitive development through proper nutrition ❤️ Reduced risk of chronic diseases 💪 Stronger immune systems At Alexandra Rose Charity we undertsand that proper nutrition isn't just about feeding—it's about fueling potential. Potential for our families and potential for our communities. See real stories: https://lnkd.in/gHP_umGU of how we've helped families. Until the 10th December, your donation can do something extraordinary as it is DOUBLED: 💥 £26 becomes → £52 for a month of fresh produce 🌱 £78 becomes → £156 for three months of nutritional support 🌈 £312 becomes → £624 for a FULL YEAR of healthy eating The math is simple but the impact is profound. ⚡ DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT: Donations MATCHED until 12pm, December 10th Donate now: https://lnkd.in/ggMNMk5J #NutritionMatters #BigGiveChallenge #ChildDevelopment #AlexandraRoseCharity

🎁 Why Charity Matters As we count down to Steps for Smiles, let’s take a moment to reflect on the true power of giving. Charity goes beyond donations—it’s about creating meaningful impacts for those in need and enriching the lives of those who give. ✨ The Benefits of Charity: - A Sense of Purpose: Giving back connects us to something greater than ourselves. - Improved Well-being: Acts of kindness release dopamine, the "feel-good" hormone, making us happier and more fulfilled. - Building Stronger Communities: Kindness strengthens relationships and fosters compassionate, resilient communities. - Inspiration to Others: Your generosity encourages others to join in and spread goodwill. When we walk for charity, we’re not just enhancing our own health and well-being—we're creating positive change in the lives of the children at Tâm Đức Orphanage. Even small steps can lead to meaningful transformation. 🚶♀️ Join us for Steps for Smiles: A Charity Walk for Tâm Đức Orphanage on December 28th. Together, let’s walk for a cause that truly matters. ------- #StepsForSmiles #CharityWalk #GiveBack #MakingADifference #WBusinessCenter

💧 Today is National Hydration Day; remember the importance of staying hydrated, especially during these warmer months. Proper hydration supports overall health, enhances skin complexion, aids digestion, and boosts energy levels. If you have any concerns about your hydration levels, don't hesitate to contact a healthcare professional. Remember, every sip counts! 💦 #ECUHealth #communitywellness #giveback #ruralhealthcare #ruralhealth #donate #nonprofit #philanthropy #nonprofitorganization