Project Oatmeal
Tax deductible
“Project Oatmeal is a shining source of hope for those in need.”
–The Huffington Post
Since 2011, Project Oatmeal has raised more than $125,000 and purchased over 720,000 meals of oatmeal for delivery to New York’s hungry. We buy oatmeal for The Campaign Against Hunger, a 501-c-3 and New York City's largest food pantry, serving some of NYC's hardest-hit neighborhoods (BedStuy/Brownsville/East New York). Last year alone, TCAH served 330,000 families and distributed 8.6 million meals.
More than four million people go hungry in New York every day—and more than 50% are children. Many of the hungry, including children, the elderly and those with disabilities, have no way to work, and they face hunger every day as a serious struggle. Living in one of the wealthiest cities, we often don’t see the tremendous hunger before our eyes. But it is very real. People will stand outdoors for hours in freezing temperatures hoping to bring home some food. Some wait on line on behalf of friends or family members who are too ill to wait in line themselves. Often food pantries run out of food, and not everyone gets fed. COVID has been absolutely devastating for New York’s Hungry. More than ever, the food demand skyrocketed, bringing in a flood of new people who had never visited a food pantry before (40% of recipients this year had never visited a food pantry before).
With the philosophy of focusing on one simple, direct way to help, Project Oatmeal’s goal is to provide one of the most needed foods to New York’s hungriest. Oatmeal is at the top of the “most needed” food list. Oatmeal is desirable for many reasons: it is Inexpensive, highly nutritious, light to transport and has a long shelf life; it also lowers cholesterol, is a good breakfast food, and is safe for all stratums of society, from children to the elderly. It also tends to put a smile on people’s faces.
As always, 100% of money received by the Campaign will be used for oatmeal, and 0% will be used for overhead. Project Oatmeal makes it possible to feed hungry New Yorkers at a cost of approximately 15 cents a meal. That feat would be remarkable anywhere—and is even more so in New York City.
More than four million people go hungry in New York every day—and more than 50% are children. Many of the hungry, including children, the elderly and those with disabilities, have no way to work, and they face hunger every day as a serious struggle. Living in one of the wealthiest cities, we often don’t see the tremendous hunger before our eyes. But it is very real. People will stand outdoors for hours in freezing temperatures hoping to bring home some food. Some wait on line on behalf of friends or family members who are too ill to wait in line themselves. Often food pantries run out of food, and not everyone gets fed. COVID has been absolutely devastating for New York’s Hungry. More than ever, the food demand skyrocketed, bringing in a flood of new people who had never visited a food pantry before (40% of recipients this year had never visited a food pantry before).
With the philosophy of focusing on one simple, direct way to help, Project Oatmeal’s goal is to provide one of the most needed foods to New York’s hungriest. Oatmeal is at the top of the “most needed” food list. Oatmeal is desirable for many reasons: it is Inexpensive, highly nutritious, light to transport and has a long shelf life; it also lowers cholesterol, is a good breakfast food, and is safe for all stratums of society, from children to the elderly. It also tends to put a smile on people’s faces.
As always, 100% of money received by the Campaign will be used for oatmeal, and 0% will be used for overhead. Project Oatmeal makes it possible to feed hungry New Yorkers at a cost of approximately 15 cents a meal. That feat would be remarkable anywhere—and is even more so in New York City.
February is one of the coldest months of the year, and is a time, after the holidays, when the hungry are often forgotten. It is a time when a hot bowl of oatmeal is very much appreciated. So our goal is to raise $10,000 for a Valentine's Day donation. We have already raised $7,200. And we have a donor who will match until we reach the $10,000 goal, so we only have $1,400 left to raise to reach the goal.
For a donation of just $18, you can help buy approximately 128 meals of oatmeal, and put a smile on a child's face. What better way to show love this Valentine's Day?
Best wishes,
Noah
p.s. If you would like to create your own fundraising team, it’s easy: just visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/rcrv63-project-oatmeal?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 and scroll down a bit and on the far right click FUNDRAISE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. And feel free to copy and paste this description and email it out to potential donors or post on social media to help raise money for your team.
For a donation of just $18, you can help buy approximately 128 meals of oatmeal, and put a smile on a child's face. What better way to show love this Valentine's Day?
Best wishes,
Noah
p.s. If you would like to create your own fundraising team, it’s easy: just visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/rcrv63-project-oatmeal?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1 and scroll down a bit and on the far right click FUNDRAISE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. And feel free to copy and paste this description and email it out to potential donors or post on social media to help raise money for your team.
Fundraising team (2)
Noah Lukeman
Organizer
Larchmont, NY
The Campaign Against Hunger
Beneficiary
Pearce Bernstone
Team member