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19mar.

Official Results of the Digital Can Drive

By wecanendthis | Published: 19 Mar

It’s official! Congratulations to the ten states who placed in the Top 10.

Oklahoma
Vermont
Oregon
Idaho
Connecticut
Missouri
Indiana
Tennessee
New York
Wisconsin

In the coming week or so, we’ll be working with Tyson Foods and other partners to select the dates and receiving food bank for each truck.

In the meantime, we’d like to know how each state prevailed. Were you part of the team that led your state to victory? Let us know the secret to your success here in the comments.

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18mar.

Digital Can Drive Ends. Official Results at Friday 3pm ET.

By wecanendthis | Published: 18 Mar

15 days ago, we unveiled the Digital Can Drive to help launch our yearlong initiative. We started with a simple mantra:

15 days. 1.5 million meals. 15,000 promises to end hunger.

We have far surpassed our initial goals and have built the foundation for a vibrant movement. Much more than just an awareness campaign, the Digital Can Drive has helped create meaningful relationships with people all over the United States who are each committed to ending hunger in America.

At 5pm ET/2pm PT, we began to verify the results. Tomorrow (Friday), we will announce the official Top 10 states by 3pm ET/12 noon PT.

Even though, the Digital Can Drive has come to an end, WeCanEndThis.com is just getting started. We’ll be announcing more details for our next phase on Monday.

Let us what you think so far. We realize we’re imperfect and are always open to new ideas and different opinions.

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18mar.

Race to the Finish: Will Your State Win?

By wecanendthis | Published: 18 Mar

With the finish line at 5pm ET today, the Digital Can Drive is accelerating to the finish. As of this post, it only takes 350 cans to place in the Top 10. Surely, your state can do it.

Here’s what you can do to help right now:

1. Make your promise and donate your digital can to your state.
2. Share this on Twitter, Facebook, and email.

Here’s a shortened URL for you to include in your status updates: http://bit.ly/chpblg

Now, let’s finish strong!

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15mar.

SXSW Invite: Join the CauseLab’s Secret Beta Test

By wecanendthis | Published: 15 Mar

Today’s 9:30-11:30 session of the CauseLab was a major trending topic of the morning at SXSW. We expect a large crowd for the 3:30pm session.

No matter where you are, you can be a part of the CauseLab thanks to the Secret Beta Test. Even better, the best idea created will win $1,000 and the person who collaborates the best will win $500, when the CauseLab ends on April 15.

Go now to view the solutions created this morning, help shape, or even submit your own idea. You can access the Secret Beta Test here. Use “sxsw” as the user name and passcode to enter the site.

Feel free to set up your profile either using Facebook connect or a standard profile registration.

Join the Secret Beta Test now.

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15mar.

Ending Hunger In America: The Challenge

By wecanendthis | Published: 15 Mar

By Vicki Escarra, President and CEO of Feeding America, and Bill Shore, CEO of Share Our Strength

Hunger in America is a serious problem.

The latest data from the United States Department of Agriculture shows that more than 49 million Americans experience “food insecurity” each year – that is, they’re not sure where they’ll find their next meal. That means one in six Americans is hungry.

That staggering number includes nearly 17 million children, who fall behind physically, cognitively, academically, emotionally and socially as a result of being hungry. It also includes seniors who are forced to choose between buying food and paying for medication. One-third of those in need report that they have been forced to skip meals, cut portions significantly, or go without food altogether in order just to meet their basic financial obligations.

The scope of hunger can seem overwhelming. But know this: Together, we can end hunger in America. There is not just one cause of hunger, and there is not just one solution. One thing is clear, though: Continue Reading

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