Dispatches from the Field

Building Partnerships in India

One of the most valuable parts of the food banking model is that it engages people from all sectors of the community – local volunteers and individuals, NGOs and civic organizations, local and national governments, and the business sector. As The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) has experienced around the world, in addition to feeding tens [...]

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“I Just Wanted To Help Her Out”

“I Just Wanted To Help Her Out”

The picture that is a part of this column is from a National Basketball Association playoff game in April of 2003. The Portland Trailblazers are about to take on the Dallas Mavericks.

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August 2009 Trip to India

August 2009 Trip to India

“FOOD SECURITY CONFERENCE IN MUMBAI ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16.” GFN Technology partner, Aidmatrix, is very interested in playing a key role as our primary in-country NGO partner to develop and advance the plan for food bank establishment in India.

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July, 2009 Visit to Lima, Peru

“FEASIBILITY OF FOOD BANKS IN PERU.” I visited a shelter for homeless men located in a very poor section of Lima, Peru.

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July 2009 Visit to Bogotá, Colombia

July 2009 Visit to Bogotá, Colombia

“A NEW TRUCK BLESSED BY THE CARDINAL.” During a recent trip to Bogotá, Colombia, GFN was honored and Cardinal Saenz was there to bless a new truck for the food bank made possible by a grant from P&G. More.

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