Curious, Problem Solver, Communications & PR Manager at Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, Marketing and Small Business Expert.
Charlottesville, VA
Joined January 2008
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Les Sinclair retweeted
We are excited to have Blue Ridge Area Food Bank as a Community Beneficiary of the 2024 LIVE2LEAD:Harrisonburg!
This 10th annual event will be in-person on October 4th at Blue Ridge Community College.
Reserve your spot and stay up to date on details at l2l-harrisonburg.com
Les Sinclair retweeted
Feeding America: The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank wset.com/news/local/feeding-… – at Timberlake, VA
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Food banks trying to meet increased demand for food need strong pantry networks to help them. That's why a growing number are formalizing grant-making programs to build the capacity of pantries.
foodbanknews.org/how-grant-m…
Les Sinclair retweeted
The 2023 #JMUResearch Fall Food #Drive benefitting @BRAFB is coming soon! We'll share drop-off locations and partners soon, but if you want to be a #HungerHero and make a monetary donation now, please visit give.brafb.org/JMU2023. Every $1 can provide 4 meals.
![Photo of group of volunteers working a food drive. Purple and gold text is superimposed on the photo, and it reads, "FALL FOOD DRIVE Nov. 27-Dec. 8". A purple banner with gold and white accents is at the bottom of the photo, and it includes text that reads, "NEEDED ITEMS (NO GLASS CONTAINERS): [The following text is formatted as a bulleted list] Cereal Peanut/almond butter Canned tuna & chicken Canned soups, stews & chili Canned veggies Beans (all varieties) Boxed mac & cheese Spaghetti sauce & canned tomatoes Pasta & rice Paper towels and toilet paper Baby food and formula Infant-size and adult-size diapers and wipes Soap, deodorant & menstrual products Toothbrushes and toothpaste [End list] Look for low sugar, whole grain, low sodium/no salt added, gluten-free, and unscented versions of these products Email delpbt@jmu.edu for more information.".](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/F-f5Z-xbgAAeHOz.jpg?name=orig)
ALT Photo of group of volunteers working a food drive. Purple and gold text is superimposed on the photo, and it reads, "FALL FOOD DRIVE Nov. 27-Dec. 8". A purple banner with gold and white accents is at the bottom of the photo, and it includes text that reads, "NEEDED ITEMS (NO GLASS CONTAINERS): [The following text is formatted as a bulleted list] Cereal Peanut/almond butter Canned tuna & chicken Canned soups, stews & chili Canned veggies Beans (all varieties) Boxed mac & cheese Spaghetti sauce & canned tomatoes Pasta & rice Paper towels and toilet paper Baby food and formula Infant-size and adult-size diapers and wipes Soap, deodorant & menstrual products Toothbrushes and toothpaste [End list] Look for low sugar, whole grain, low sodium/no salt added, gluten-free, and unscented versions of these products Email [email protected] for more information.".
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🎉 Celebrating its 100th anniversary, the GIANT Company generously donated $150,000 to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank to enhance food distribution & support community initiatives. A shining example of community partners making a stronger impact together! 🍎 #GIANTGivesBack #CommunityStrong #BlueRidgeUnity
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Food Lion gives $10k to Blue Ridge Area Food Bank for 'Child Nutrition Programs' trib.al/9TfGoRs
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8 volunteers. 960 meals donated through Magenta Giving $10/volunteer hour match. 1900lbs of food packed. $10K awarded. Now that’s #MagentaMath. Thanks to the @BRAFB for increasing food access across western VA! And thanks @JonFreier and @TMobile for the VA Difference Maker Award!
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The impacts of SNAP benefits ending is beginning to show. Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (BRAFB) saw a jump in numbers at its Neighborhood Produce Market this summer. whsv.com/2023/08/10/blue-rid…
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ONE WEEK! @trans_siberian @JPJArena (ticket sales benefit Toy Lift Charlottesville and Blue Ridge Area Food Bank) I'll be doing another free ticket drop at the WalMart in Zion Crossroads today between 11a and noon!
Les Sinclair retweeted
💞Chew on this: There are 249,170 children in Virginia who are food insecure. 36% of them may not qualify for assistance. 🧡This #givingtuesday, commit to a one-time or monthly donation to help those in need. 🧡
feedingamerica.org/find-your…
#vafoodie
@FeedingAmerica
📷@brafb
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This #VeteransDay, we recognize and thank all those who have served our country. Check out this article written by the Food Bank's @LesSinclair to hear the stories of local veterans and to learn more about food insecurity among former and active military. bit.ly/3O5Wn9p
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Fund Drive to Support the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank! shenandoahcountryq102.iheart…
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We’re making this #GivingTuesday a #GivingFoodDay and invite you to join us! Our goal is to raise enough money to provide 1 MILLION MEALS to families facing hunger. But we need your help—Mark GivingFoodDay on your calendars and consider giving to the Food Bank on Nov. 29!
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1 million seconds = roughly 11 days.
1 billion seconds = roughly 31 years.
1 trillion seconds = roughly 31 thousand years.
Les Sinclair retweeted
it takes a 400 percent gain to recover an 80 percent loss
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Today’s the day! When you donate to the Food Bank during the @GreatCommGive, your donation will go twice as far, thanks to a generous matching gift from @Rockingham_Ins and support from @KlineMayRealty. Watch this video to see your impact in the 'Burg.
bit.ly/3O75jLx
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Today @GiantFood presented us with a generous $60,000.00 donation from the Giant Family Foundation helping fund the Summer Kid Packs program. This helps ensure that children in low-income households have enough food during the summer, when school is not in session. #HungerHeroes
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“Money in the bank is federally protected, but money in your wallet or stuffed under the mattress does not carry any protections," says @BankrateGreg, Bankrate's chief financial analyst.
Read more on @CNBC here:
cnbc.com/2020/03/16/worried-…
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The Trump whistleblower scandal is proving Edward @Snowden right. huffpost.com/entry/trump-whi…