Executive Director’s Blog
Hi, I’m Shannon Cameron. I am the Executive Director of the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry. I use this platform to share new programming, new ideas, and new perspectives with our neighbors, donors, volunteers, and greater community. I hope this can launch a dialogue about what the Aurora Food Pantry means to our community and how we can work together to better serve those that depend on us.
Hunger Action Month: Why Action Matters Most
September 14, 2023
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September is recognized as Hunger Action Month, a time when individuals, organizations, and communities come together to raise awareness about hunger and take meaningful action to combat it. Before delving into
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The Aurora Community Fridge: Combating Food Insecurity Through Collective Action
August 15, 2023
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In a world of abundance, it’s hard to fathom that millions of individuals across the globe, including within our own communities, struggle with food insecurity on a daily basis. However,
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Kindness is a Superpower We All Can Access by Shannon Cameron
July 13, 2023
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If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? This was asked last Tuesday at our weekly meeting of neighbors we call “What’s Up, Tuesdays/¿Qué tal martes?”
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Solidarity
July 3, 2023
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Food pantries like the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry play an important role in addressing food insecurity in communities. Historically, food pantries approach their work from a charity-based model, which
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Why food pantries aren’t just about food anymore by Shannon Cameron
July 3, 2023
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We all know that food pantries provide a life-saving resource for families to ensure access to nourishing food, but the charitable food landscape is changing, and we aren’t just about
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Hi, I’m Shannon Cameron. I am the Executive Director of the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry. I use this platform to share new programming, new ideas, and new perspectives with our neighbors, donors, volunteers, and greater community. I hope this can launch a dialogue about what the Aurora Food Pantry means to our community and how we can work together to better serve those that depend on us.
Hunger Action Month: Why Action Matters Most
September is recognized as Hunger Action Month, a time when individuals, organizations, and communities come together to raise awareness about hunger and take meaningful action to combat it. Before delving into
The Aurora Community Fridge: Combating Food Insecurity Through Collective Action
In a world of abundance, it’s hard to fathom that millions of individuals across the globe, including within our own communities, struggle with food insecurity on a daily basis. However,
Kindness is a Superpower We All Can Access by Shannon Cameron
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? This was asked last Tuesday at our weekly meeting of neighbors we call “What’s Up, Tuesdays/¿Qué tal martes?”
Solidarity
Food pantries like the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry play an important role in addressing food insecurity in communities. Historically, food pantries approach their work from a charity-based model, which
Why food pantries aren’t just about food anymore by Shannon Cameron
We all know that food pantries provide a life-saving resource for families to ensure access to nourishing food, but the charitable food landscape is changing, and we aren’t just about
Hi, I’m Shannon Cameron. I am the Executive Director of the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry. I use this platform to share new programming, new ideas, and new perspectives with our neighbors, donors, volunteers, and greater community. I hope this can launch a dialogue about what the Aurora Food Pantry means to our community and how we can work together to better serve those that depend on us.
Hunger Action Month: Why Action Matters Most
September is recognized as Hunger Action Month, a time when individuals, organizations, and communities come together to raise awareness about hunger and take meaningful action to combat it. Before delving into
The Aurora Community Fridge: Combating Food Insecurity Through Collective Action
In a world of abundance, it’s hard to fathom that millions of individuals across the globe, including within our own communities, struggle with food insecurity on a daily basis. However,
Kindness is a Superpower We All Can Access by Shannon Cameron
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why? This was asked last Tuesday at our weekly meeting of neighbors we call “What’s Up, Tuesdays/¿Qué tal martes?”
Solidarity
Food pantries like the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry play an important role in addressing food insecurity in communities. Historically, food pantries approach their work from a charity-based model, which
Why food pantries aren’t just about food anymore by Shannon Cameron
We all know that food pantries provide a life-saving resource for families to ensure access to nourishing food, but the charitable food landscape is changing, and we aren’t just about