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<div><strong>THE 18th ANNUAL MITTEN PROJECT TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY</strong>
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<li>The true reality, food insecurity is a crisis in CT.
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<li>Your gift today provides twice as many meals for our CT neighbors through the CT Foodshare.
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<div><strong>EVERY DOLLAR RAISED - EARTH ANIMAL CORPORATE WILL MATCH!</strong>
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<div><strong>STAGGERING INCREASE IN NUMBERS - AN URGENT NEED</strong>
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<li>Over 516,640 people in CT are food insecure — 1 in 7. An 11% increase in less than a year.
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<li>This includes 122,000 children — 1 in 6.
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<li>Since 2020, the food insecure population has increased by 152,600 people — about 40% increase.
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<div><strong>A MEANINGFUL INITIATIVE</strong>
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<div>We’ve all faced challenges in recent years that we never could have imagined. People's lives have shifted, prices have risen, hardships have grown, and uncertainty has touched many of us. Yet through it all , one thing hasn't wavered: <strong>the strength of the human spirit</strong>. This matters most right now, as thousands of families across Connecticut struggle to afford their next meal.
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<div>This year, over 200,000 families in Connecticut are struggling to put food on the table. And because of the recent cuts in food assistance programs, the need has never been greater!
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<div>In addition, the proposed $200 billion cut to SNAP threatens to eliminate 6 billion meals a year—far beyond what food banks can replace—and families across Connecticut are already feeling the impact.
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<div><strong>This is where we need your help</strong>
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<div>From October 1 – December 31, Earth Animal is joining forces with the Connecticut Foodshare to fight hunger. Every dollar will be matched by Earth Animal Corporate!
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<div>Last year, with your generosity, we raised over $75,000, providing 150,000 meals to neighbors in need. This year, the need is HUGE—and together, we can feed more families than ever.
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<div><strong>“$200 billion in SNAP cuts will take away 6 billion meals a year—far beyond what food banks can replace—and hurt nearly 2,500 CT retailers without that added revenue. We thank our U.S. Senators and Representatives for opposing this harmful bill, and CT Foodshare will continue working to ensure families have access to the nutritious food they need to thrive.”</strong>
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<div><strong><em> — Jason Jakubowski, President &amp; CEO, Connecticut Foodshare</em></strong>
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<div>To meet our goal, it will take a village. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real impact - even just a few dollars can help move this mission forward and reach those who need it. Together, we can help create a hunger-free community.
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<div>Pass it forward. Share this today — your kindness can change a life.
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<div>With our deepest gratitude,
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<div>Dr. Bob, Susan, Abbey, Merritt Goldstein &amp; the Earth Animal Family
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<div><strong>For more information about Connecticut Foodshare, Inc.: </strong>
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<div>They are the food bank for the people of Connecticut and a member of the Feeding America national network of food banks. They work with partner food providers, volunteers, and supporters to help our neighbors get equitable access to healthy food. They provide food to anyone in need in Connecticut.
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<div><strong><em>Connecticut Foodshare's mission is to deliver a more informed and equitable response to hunger by mobilizing community partners, volunteers, and supporters throughout Connecticut.</em></strong>
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<div>If you can’t donate right now, sharing this fundraiser is also incredibly helpful. Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity. It means the world to all of us.
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FIGHT THE FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS BY DOUBLING YOUR IMPACT!

FIGHT THE FOOD INSECURITY CRISIS BY DOUBLING YOUR IMPACT!

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