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How do farmers actually help rescue food? đŸ€”

Jul 18, 2025, 5:21 AM‱feedingamerica
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Gwen from Thomaston, Maine.
As the summer stretches on, millions of kids across the country are still weeks away from the free and reduced-price meals they receive at school. And with the largest cuts to SNAP in history now passed, food will soon be further out of reach for millions of people—including children.

Your gift today can help get meals to kids and families facing hunger, this summer and beyond—no matter the challenges. And when you make your gift now, it can be matched to help provide at least twice as many meals, up to $500,000, thanks to a challenge match from pop-culture retailer BoxLunch.
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Mike Etchart, a farm manager from Phoenix, Arizona.
Did you know that 92 billion pounds of food are left uneaten every year in the U.S.? This is a big problem, especially with millions of people facing hunger across the country. That's why Feeding America works with farmers and other partners to make sure excess food ends up where it belongs: on our neighbors' tables.

Mike Etchart, a farmer near Phoenix, is one farmer who works with Feeding America to help rescue excess food. Here's how he does it:
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Help neighbors facing hunger with partner Pampered Chef.
Partner Spotlight
Pampered Chef is committed to setting a place at the table for everyone through their Round-Up from the HeartÂź campaign. As Feeding America's longest cause partner, Pampered Chef will once again feature a new product bundle continuing their legacy of helping families facing hunger. For every Give Back Set purchased, Pampered Chef will donate $1 to Feeding America.
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Giving monthly is the best way to help provide meals to your neighbors experiencing hunger. Just $1 a month can help provide 10 meals.

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