Jessica Kohnen, Author at Moveable Feast - Baltimore, MD https://www.mfeast.org/author/jessica/ FEED PEOPLE | FORTIFY HEALTH | FOSTER HOPE Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:12:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.mfeast.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/cropped-Moveable-Feast-Logos-Favicon-Image-32x32.jpg Jessica Kohnen, Author at Moveable Feast - Baltimore, MD https://www.mfeast.org/author/jessica/ 32 32 We Need Your Support Now More Than Ever https://www.mfeast.org/news/we-need-your-support-now-more-than-ever/ Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:27:02 +0000 https://www.mfeast.org/?p=7506 In this ever-changing environment, Moveable Feast's mission and dedication to providing free, home-delivered meals to Maryland's most vulnerable residents has not changed. Our work is even more crucial during a time like this, as many of our critically ill clients are home bound, living well below the poverty line, and may not have immediate access to food.

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In this ever-changing environment, Moveable Feast’s mission and dedication to providing free, home-delivered meals to Maryland’s more vulnerable residents has not changed. Our work is even more crucial during a time like this, as many of our critically ill clients are home bound, living well below the poverty line, and may not have immediate access to food.

I know many of you, in this last week, may have experienced a feeling of panic when unable to get essentials during your recent grocery shopping trips or while searching online retailers. Imagine that same feeling every day of the year. That is why I am asking that you make a donation today.

 


Of our clients, 67% are over the age of 55, and many are immunocompromised – making them an extremely vulnerable population to COVID-19. Many are hesitant to leave their homes or interact with others. Your support will allow us to continue to serve our clients through the coming weeks and months.

 

In a typical year, I would be emailing you today to ask for your support of Ride for the Feast, our largest fundraising event, which was scheduled for May 2-3. However, we have made the difficult decision not to host this financially critical event in the best interest of our event participants and the community at large. This unexpected change has a significant and immediate impact on our organization’s financial capacity to serve our clients. I ask that you continue to support the work of Moveable Feast while we work towards a conclusive decision about the Ride for 2020 whether it be a postponement, cancellation or a new concept.

 

Now more than ever, we need your support. Without it, we cannot continue to serve the most vulnerable members in our communities. I ask that you please donate today, as generously as you can, at www.mfeast.org, and share our need for support with your family, friends, and colleagues. During this unprecedented time, we are truly all in this together.
Sincerely,

 

 

 

Interim Executive Director

 

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]]> Statement on COVID-19 https://www.mfeast.org/news/statement-on-covid-19/ Thu, 12 Mar 2020 21:09:09 +0000 https://www.mfeast.org/?p=7454 Dear Friends,

Moveable Feast is closely monitoring the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) outbreak and the current guidance being provided by the CDC, the Maryland Department of Health and local health departments across Maryland.

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Dear Friends,

Moveable Feast is closely monitoring the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) outbreak and the current guidance being provided by the CDC, the Maryland Department of Health and local health departments across Maryland. Our clients are among the most vulnerable in our community, and we are committed to ensuring the health and safety of all those we serve. While we already follow strict protocols for hygiene and sanitation (due to the compromised immune systems of many of our clients), we will be making a few adjustments to our operations so that we can continue to provide nutritious, home-delivered meals to our clients as safely as possible during this unprecedented time.

We are implementing social distancing measures as recommended to slow the spread of this virus. Our dietitians, client services staff, and drivers will continue to check-in with our clients regularly by phone, but no direct in-person visits will occur. Meals will be delivered on schedule with a plan for safe distance drop-offs. As of now, Medical Transportation will continue with extra sanitation and social distancing measures.

As of Monday, March 16, we are suspending our volunteer program in order to minimize the number of individuals coming in and out of our building. We are making slight adjustments to our menus to reduce prep time given that our kitchen will be temporarily without the support of our volunteers. We are so grateful to our many committed volunteers, and look forward to resuming usual volunteer shifts as soon as we are able. We understand that this is a challenging and uncertain time, and we encourage our community of clients, volunteers, and supporters to be diligent in their efforts to stay informed and practice the hygiene standards outlined by the CDC. We want to thank you for your continued support of our organization and those we serve. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns by calling 410-327-3420.

Sincerely,

 

 

Jessica Kohnen
Interim Executive Director

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