Comments for WeCanEndThis

Comment on Official Results of the Digital Can Drive by Rhonda Chafin

Rhonda Chafin — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 23:04:44 +0000

Congratulations Tennessee Food Banks! Tyson Foods Thanks so much!

Comment on Local Partners Announced for the Top 10 State Deliveries by Bev

Bev — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:43:07 +0000

It was so great that Vermont came in 2nd as our need is great. Each and every month we see increased pressure on our local food shelf. We are now getting people who never in the past would have needed food help. If this contest is run again could it be run as a percentage of people participating from each state rather than a total number which puts very small states at a great disadvantage. We were winners but only because states such as Florida and California didn’t have large participation. Also, many in our state lack high speed internet and this site was hard to use with dial up.

Comment on Digital Can Drive Ends. Official Results at Friday 3pm ET. by Hartford volunteer

Hartford volunteer — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 15:17:19 +0000

We were disappointed to hear that the food coming to Connecticut will go to just one food bank rather than being split between the two food banks that serve the state. We worked hard to get digital cans donated in the Hartford area, but won’t see any of the food for families in need here.

Comment on Race to the Finish: Will Your State Win? by Lisa Griffith

Lisa Griffith — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 18:21:28 +0000

Tyson your awesome! I asked all my friends on FB to take the time to send a digital can in for Oklahoma. Tulsa has a great food bank. But, never enough food on the shelves. Thanks OKLAHOMA!!!

Comment on Official Results of the Digital Can Drive by Steve Graci

Steve Graci — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 01:09:47 +0000

As I posted originally, Vermont is small but Vermonters are big when it comes to helping their neighbors. Like so many others, when I received the information on the project, which is one of the best examples of what people can do when brought together for common purpose, I voted, volunteered and send an e-mail with the link to about 100 people and posted it on Facebook. I asked them to vote and send it to their friends as well. I do not know how many responded, but I do know some who did and even some from other states. Why they went for Vt as opposed to their state is an unknown but I did notice that their states did not finish in the top 10. Great project! Don’t stop. After we end hunger in America, lets end it everywhere!

Comment on Official Results of the Digital Can Drive by Steve Graci

Steve Graci — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 22:25:26 +0000

Thank you for creating a project like this and allowing us to feel we are a part of it. It is one of the best efforts to bring the appropriate people and organizations together for the common purpose of ending hunger in America that I have seen. I, along with so many other Vermonters, sent out about 100 e-mails with the site and posted it on Facebook. The local food shelf and food bank are non-profits our Downtown Randolph Business Group regularly supports with contributions generated through the events and programs we promote. How many responded I will never know but I do know that many did and sent it on to many others, sort of a Chain Letter for the common good. After we defeat hunger in America, I hope we learn enough to take on the rest of the world!

Comment on Official Results of the Digital Can Drive by molly campbell

molly campbell — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:56:03 +0000

Our local food bank in Tulsa sent an email blast to lots of folks who are interested in supporting efforts to end hunger in northeastern OK. They asked us to forward the email to everyone we knew. I think Tulsans, especially, really support these kinds of efforts–our city won the “top Zoo”
award through much the same process.

Comment on Official Results of the Digital Can Drive by Lynn Grate

Lynn Grate — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:39:20 +0000

The Foodbank of Northern Indiana serves one of the hardest hit areas in the country in this recession so they posted on Facebook and I reposted your link. I am so glad we were one of the top ten states! Way to go Hoosiers!

Comment on Official Results of the Digital Can Drive by Jeannie Billings

Jeannie Billings — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:02:39 +0000

Imani Health Institute of Burlington, Vermont was pleased to forward this site and help contribute to our state. We distribute 16,000 lbs of food each month to the community and are greatful for the donations we receive. We at Imani believe food is a right not a priviledge and we are more than willing to take that extra step to do whatever possible to prevent someone from going to sleep with an empty stomache.

Comment on Official Results of the Digital Can Drive by Charlotte

Charlotte — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:56:08 +0000

I am a staff member of St. Vincent de Paul of the Portland Council in Oregon. I received an email from Jacque who is the Director of our Food Recovery Network and I forwarded to everyone on my email list, posted on Facebook and also talked to anyone who would listen. Way to go Oregonians, we placed #3!!!!!!