Genentch Supports Rainbow Fest with $1,500 Sponsorship

Thank you to Genentech for providing a sponsorship of $1,500 for Feeding the People's Rainbow Fest on November 9, 2012.

Genentech's aim as a leading healthcare company is to create, produce and market innovative solutions of high quality for unmet medical needs. Genentech's products and services help to prevent, diagnose and treat diseases, thus enhancing people's health and quality of life. They do this in a responsible and ethical manner and with a commitment to sustainable development respecting the needs of the individual, the society and the environment.

For more information visit: http://www.gene.com

AARP Sponsors FTP Rainbow Fest

AARP has provided a $1,000 sponsorship for Feeding the People's 2012 Rainbow Fest on November 9, 2012 at Oregon Ridge Lodge. AARP is a membership organization leading positive social change and delivering value to people age 50 and over through information, advocacy and service.

In February, AARP sponsored a performance about diabetes, dementia and elder care by Mara Neimanis at The Creative Alliance, which was organized by the The Creative Alliance and Feeding the People.

We would like to thank AARP for their ongoing support. For more information about AARP visit: http://www.aarp.org/

Feeding the People Provides Over 1,300 Meals

Since September 2011 Feeding the People has provided over 1,300 diabetic-appropriate meals to people living with diabetes.

Generous donations from individuals; grants from foundations and corporations such as The Abell Foundation, Novo Nordisk, and BD Diagnostics; and our partnership with Moveable Feast have allowed us to provide meals for $1.00 a meal.

Clients can order up to 21 meals a week and may pay using their Independence Cards.

Thank you to everyone who is supporting our work to provide meals, education, and support for people living with diabetes.