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A Growing Movement for Black Food Sovereignty

NonProfit Quarterly

This article is part of Black Food Sovereignty: Stories from the Field , a series co-produced by Frontline Solutions and NPQ. This series features stories from a group of Black food sovereignty leaders who are working to transform the food system at the local level. Confronting a history of exclusion.

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Towards Thriving: Building a Movement for Black Food Sovereignty

NonProfit Quarterly

This article introduces Black Food Sovereignty: Stories from the Field , a series co-produced by Frontline Solutions and NPQ. This series features stories from a group of Black food sovereignty leaders who are working to transform the food system at the local level. These communities still live under food apartheid.

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Ep185: The Story Behind Big Lots' $50 Million Gift to Nationwide Children's Hospital

Selfish Giving

Today on CauseTalk Radio , Megan and I talk to Jeremy Ball , who leads the Big Lots Foundation and is director of philanthropy and events for the parent company Big Lots , about the retailers impressive cause marketing efforts on behalf of Nationwide Children's Hospital. But this was just the tip of the iceberg.

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Organizing a Community Around Food Sovereignty

NonProfit Quarterly

At present, one of UNEC’s most critical projects is to convene a multi-partner collaboration in the city’s Northeast Corridor neighborhoods to transform our local food system. I’ve observed the inner workings of a complex food system that, when it functions well, nourishes our bodies, families, and cultures.

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Industry Overviews: Online Grocery Sales & Cough & Cold Medicine Manufacturing OTC

Selfish Giving

The industry comprises companies that are based online and those that have both a physical presence and also sell food products on the internet. All children deserve the resources necessary to enjoy their best lives. The industry does not include companies that are primarily retailers, such as pharmacies or department stores.

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Newsletter: This Tool Identifies Fast-Rising Retail Categories ; Nonprofit Builds Audience on Zoom with Goat-2-Meeting ; Why Your Newsletter Needs a Personal Voice

Selfish Giving

She's 88 and hasn't been in the greatest health since January. So use this interactive tool from Google to identify fast-rising retail categories and go after them! Cause Marketing Specialist, East Tennessee Children's Hospital (Knoxville, TN) 3. Brain Food 1. Now I'm back on track! I'm taking care of my mom.

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The Economic Case against Work Requirements

NonProfit Quarterly

Almost 90 percent of SNAP participants in households with children (and at least one adult without a disability) are employed at some point within the year. For example, retail workers may have their schedules reduced due to poor sales or other reasons beyond their control. billion per year.