24 hours to give: Midnight to Midnight on Tuesday, May 14th: All donations are tax deductible

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Change Makers United, Inc. (CMU) typically uses donations from the annual Give Local fundraiser to supplement Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) and mentoring youth programs. However, the current pandemic has shed light on a pressing need within the community.  Some people have responded to the pandemic by purchasing excessive amounts meat, milk, water, and nonperishable items. Shortly after items are restocked, aisles are left bare in most grocery stores, farmer’s markets, and convenience stores. The food items being purchased at rapid and high rates include foods that are provided by The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).  SNAP and WIC are food assistance programs that provide assistance for people living in poverty by providing access to a variety of different foods that meet nutritional needs.  However, when people that do not qualify for SNAP or WIC purchase these foods, families living in poverty can no longer access necessary provisions. 

CMU needs your assistance to ensure the provision of food and snack bags for underprivileged families.  Additionally, CMU seeks to provide families with toilet paper, masks, gloves, and disinfectants (sprays and/or wipes).  In addition to combating hunger, your contributions will help flatten the curve and curb the spread of the coronavirus. 

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