Hunger Awareness Food Drive Supporting Alianza DV Organization Through Rachel's Table
Every September across the nation is a campaign known as “Hunger Action Month”, which encourages action against hunger and food insecurity across the United States. This year, Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. (MBK) took initiative in raising awareness for those who face hunger and food insecurity right in the local community. Led by spearheads, Mallory Beauregard and Keara King, the firm held a successful food drive supporting Alianza DV Organization through Rachel’s Table. Two organizations making direct impacts on families & individuals across the Western Massachusetts community.
About the Organizations
Rachel’s Table
A near and dear organization to MBK, Rachel's Table holds a special meaning as David Kalicka, CPA, MST, Partner Emeritus, has a personal connection to the organization, his sister was one of its original founders. Founded in 1992, in the Springfield /Longmeadow area by the Women's Philanthropy Division of the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts. The reach that Rachel's Table has on the community expands from Hampshire, Hampden, Franklin counties, and even into Hartford county located in Connecticut.
Some statistics on the organization:
- As of October 2022, the quantity of food delivered to agencies has increased by approximately 75%.
- Access to quality of foods increased by 60% which includes produce, meat, and dairy products.
- Since the COVID pandemic, the number of agencies supported by Rachel’s Table increased 50%.
- Of the agencies supported by Rachel’s Table, 50% of them are not supported by the Food Bank or other food access programs.
Alianza DV Organization
Founded in 1980, the grassroot initiative raises awareness to live free from domestic violence. Providing individuals with safe housing, food, clothing, medical support, court orders, legal help, therapy, childcare, and more.
Statistics on the organization:
- Since 1980, they have been able to provide shelter and support for more than 10,000 women and children lives.
- Supported 22,000 other lives through community-based programs.
- Yearly, they provide shelter for 80 to 100 women and 140 children.
MBK’s Collective Impact
Together as a team, MBK raised over $700 dollars which was used to purchase the following pantry staples:
- 48 Cans of Beans (Black, Pinto, Kidney & Garbanzo)
- 24 Cans of Corn
- 48 Boxes of Mac & Cheese
- 36 Cans of Spaghetti & Meatballs
- 24 Cans of Tuna
- 24 Boxes of Instant White Rice
- 21 Jars of Adobo Seasoning
- 20 Boxes of Cereal
- 15 Boxes of Granola Bars
- 14 Boxes of Fruit Snacks
- 11 packs of Fruit Cups
- 10 packs of Juice Boxes
- 9 Jars of Peanut Butter
- 6 Jars of Jelly
- 6 Cans of Evaporated Milk
- 5 Boxes of Wheat thins
- 5 Bottles of Vegetable Oil
- 4 Bottles of Olive Oil
- 3 Honey Bears
- 2 Boxes of Dry Milk pouches
Baby & Child Essentials:
- 30 Jars of Baby Food
- 8 packs of applesauce cups
- 7 Bottles of Formula
- 4 boxes of Baby Cereal
- 4 boxes of Fruit pouches
Along with the collection of items in the lobby, MBK was able to donate to the Alianza DV Organization well over 400 LBs of canned goods and non-perishable items picked up by Rachel's Table's team on September 30th to conclude Hunger Awareness month.
To learn more about the Rachel’s Table and Alianza DV Organization and the opportunities to give back to the community, learn more here:
- Rachel’s Table: https://feedwma.org/
- Alianza DV Organization:
https://www.alianzadv.org/
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