Inaurgural National Day of Service Helps Relieve Food Insecurity & Hunger across the 50 states

ByMonicalbartling

                 

Deb Strahanoski, 2022-2024 International President

                                                                                      Washington, DC, January 24, 2024 — The inaugural General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) National Day of Service (NDS) proved impactful in raising food resources for communities across the country. The 2023 campaign spotlighted the food insecurity and hunger crisis. The results received from the “NDS Impact Report” submitted by approximately 700 of the 980 GFWC Regions, State Federations, Districts, and clubs indicate GFWC clubwomen collected 145,506 pounds of nonperishable food, recorded more than 20,000 volunteer hours, collected $138,415 in monetary donations, and contributed to the preparation of 121,386 meals. 
             “The GFWC National Day of Service’s purpose is to spotlight a community problem and mobilize our volunteers across the 50 states and the District of Columbia to aid relief efforts,” said Debra Strahanoski, GFWC International President. “This year’s campaign focused on food insecurity and hunger. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 34 million people in the United States suffer from food insecurity, 100 percent of U.S. counties are impacted, and 9 million children do not know when they’ll eat next. I am proud of GFWC club members for their dedication to helping others in need. We exist to make a positive contribution to our local communities.”
              The GFWC NDS is an annual public awareness campaign for members to create Community Service Projects in their communities to help others. Please mark your calendar for the 2024 GFWC NDS on Saturday, September 28. This year’s campaign will once again spotlight food insecurity and hunger. For more information, contact Melanie Gisler, Membership Director, at MGisler@GFWC.org. 
 

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) is a unifying force, bringing together local women’s clubs, with members dedicated to strengthening their communities and enhancing the lives of 60,000 members in affiliated clubs in every state and 21 countries. GFWC members are community leaders who work locally to create global change by supporting the arts, preserving natural resources, advancing education, promoting healthy lifestyles, encouraging civic involvement, and working toward world peace and understanding.

Similar Posts

2 Comments

    1. (Governing body, e.g. State Senate, House, Town Council, Office of Mayor)

      (Resolution or Bill Number)

      DESIGNATING SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2024, AS “GFWC (State or Club) STEP UP TO END HUNGER DAY OF SERVICE” IN THE STATE OF (State Federation or Club State)

      WHEREAS, the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) is a 133 year old international federation of women’s clubs with more than 60,000 members and is dedicated to community improvement by enhancing the lives of others through volunteer service and is located at 1734 N Street NW, Washington, DC; and

      WHEREAS, the GFWC National Day of Service, September 28, 2024, is a day in which all of GFWC comes together in service to highlight and raise awareness about food insecurity and take action to battle food insecurity; and

      WHEREAS, the GFWC (State Federation or Club) is an active (state or club) member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs and is located at (State Federation or Club address).

      WHEREAS, GFWC (State Federation or Club) (describe State Federation or Club) will (describe state or club project) on September 28, 2024, GFWC’s National Day of Service.

      WHEREAS, GFWC (State Federation or Club) has partnered with food insecurity organizations throughout (state or city) to provide meals, non-perishable food, and food kits for those with food insecurities, including veterans and their families, the homeless, fire victims, transient citizens, and school students; and (use these descriptions, remove, or add more, tailor to State Federation or Club)

      WHEREAS, the GFWC international organization has designated Saturday, September 28, 2024, as the GFWC National Day of Service for the state organizations and club members to create awareness of the critical issue of food insecurities, hunger, and food safety within the United States; and

      WHEREAS, the GFWC (State Federation or Club) is (describe project) on September 28, 2024; and

      NOW, THEREFORE:

      BE IT RESOLVED that the (the governing body) concurring therein, designates Saturday, September 28, 2024, as “GFWC (state or city) National Day of Service to Battle Food Insecurity in the (state or city).

      AUTHOR: Senator, House Representative, Mayor, or Town Council Member, etc.

      Reply

Leave a Reply