Student-Powered Hunger Relief

Mon, 08/21/2017 - 09:45

Food waste is prevalent across the globe, but have you ever thought about how much waste might be happening on college campuses?

Americans waste 40 percent of the food that’s produced. And the average college student generates 142 pounds of food waste every year.

These statistics are staggering when nearly 15 percent in the U.S., or 47 million people, live below the poverty line.

Simon Says Give, So Betty Gives Cake

Tue, 08/15/2017 - 10:25

When it comes to kids throwing birthday parties for kids in need, Simon Says Give takes the cake.

Why Multilevel Collaboration is Key for Developmental Change: An Interview With Anders Gerdin

Fri, 08/11/2017 - 11:00

Meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires coordinated action by local civil society, the business community and international donor organizations. We talk to Anders Gerdin, to understand the perspective of the development agencies and policymakers involved in this effort. ​

General Mills Foundation & The Nature Conservancy

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 10:15

Healthy soil is crucial for growing food and is a powerful and natural lever to reduce the impact of climate change. So that future generations have enough food, the General Mills Foundation is supporting The Nature Conservancy’s road map to help improve soil health.

General Mills Foundation & The Campus Kitchens Project

Thu, 08/10/2017 - 10:05

The Campus Kitchens Project teams with the General Mills Foundation to prepare healthy meals for the community from perishable food that would otherwise go to waste.

Subaru Donates 50 Cars to Meals on Wheels America in Celebration of 50th Anniversary in the U.S.

Tue, 08/08/2017 - 11:00

In celebration of its 50th anniversary, and in keeping with its philosophy of supporting local communities, Subaru of America, Inc. announced today its donation of 50 vehicles to Meals on Wheels America. This fall, 50 new 2018 Subaru Outback vehicles will be donated to select Meals on Wheels programs throughout the county, to be used in the delivery of an estimated 53,000 meals to an additional 3,700 seniors across 39 states. The donation will address the Meals on Wheels network’s growing demand for fuel-efficient, versatile and safe delivery vehicles to enable our nation’s most vulnerable seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity.

STEMpact Invests in Developing STEM-Capable Teachers

Wed, 08/09/2017 - 09:00

Each summer, St. Louis area companies, in collaboration with Washington University, invite approximately 200 teachers to the campus of Washington University in St.

Safeway Foundation Awards $650K to Beneficiaries of Breast Cancer Research and Treatment Campaign

Thu, 08/10/2017 - 06:00

Bacardi and Idaho State Liquor Board Team Up With American Forests to Plant Trees

Mon, 08/07/2017 - 09:15

Bacardi knows that the seeds of today will bear the fruits of tomorrow, so for the third year, the drinks company ran its “Buy-a-Bottle-Plant-a-Tree” campaign to restore forests in Idaho. In partnership with American Forests and with support from the Idaho State Liquor Board, mor

GM Helps Accelerate Resident-Led Community Transformation Plan

Wed, 08/02/2017 - 12:30

General Motors, The Skillman Foundation and the Cody Rouge Community Action Alliance are collaborating to revitalize and strengthen the Cody Rouge community in Detroit. The groups will amplify collective strengths and capital – both human and financial – to achieve measureable positive change in the neighborhood, which recently announced a strategic, resident-led transformation plan.