Orchester Praževica to Play at SOUPSTOCK

Thank you to Orchester Praževica for volunteering to play at SOUPSTOCK on September 27, 2013 at Oregon Ridge Lodge. The band plays Slovak and Gypsy jive.

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

Giggmohr Brothers to Play at SOUPSTOCK

The Giggmohr Brothers at Feeding the People's
2013 Rainbow Fest

Thank you to the Giggmohr Brothers for volunteering to play at SOUPSTOCK on September 27, 2013 at Oregon Ridge Lodge. This is the fourth time that the Giggmohr Brothers have volunteered to play at a Feeding the People fundraising gala.

The Giggmohr Brothers play a mix of Originals, Blues, Rhythm & Blues, 60’s rock, and Country. “American” music, what the Electric Flag used to call their music, is a pretty good term for what we play.  (not perfect, but “pretty good”)

For more information visit: http://giggmohrbrothers.com

Musicians of Mercy to Play at SOUPSTOCK

Thank you to Musicians of Mercy for volunteering to play at SOUPSTOCK on Friday September 27, 2013 at Oregon Ridge Lodge.

Musicians of Mercy (MOM) is a collective of over seventy independent musicians and artists based in the Metropolitan D.C. area.  Founded and directed by violist Robin Fay Massie, the group was formed in January 2010 following Haiti's devastating earthquake.  Through the production of themed benefit concerts, MOM raises funds for victims of natural disasters and other tragedies.

For more information visit: http://musiciansofmercy.org

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.

The Abell Foundation Awards Feeding the People Grant of $5,000

We would like to thank The Abell Foundation for awarding Feeding the People a generous grant of $5,000 to provide low-income diabetics with meals, education, and support. This grant will allow us to serve all of our current clients through July 2012.

The Abell Foundation is a local foundation dedicated to the enhancement of the quality of life in Baltimore and Maryland.

The Foundation places the highest priority on creating solutions that are both innovative and will ensure accountability. This is the commitment of The Abell Foundation: to give hope by opening the doors of opportunity to the disenfranchised, knowing that no community can succeed and thrive if those who live on the margins are not included.

For more information visit: http://www.abell.org/