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Defense Department Launches Campaign

DOD seal The federal-wide Feds Feed Families Food Drive campaign is well underway. Federal employees nationwide are stepping up to meet this challenge by gathering 2 million pounds of food for families in need this summer. In the memo below, Deputy Secretary of Defense William J. Lynn, III, expresses his personal support of the campaign and encourages the DOD workforce to donate.

Deputy Secretary Memorandum

Top Stories

Belvoir Commissary Supports Feds Feed Families

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2011 - Commissaries in the U.S. have joined with other government agencies and organizations to support the 2011 Feds Feed Families food drive campaign, which runs through August. Customers who visit their military store will see marked bins near commissary entrances or exits, where they can donate nonperishable food and daily hygiene items. Story

Members of the Non-commissioned Officer Academy stand with donation collected during a recent food drive in support of the Feds Feed Families program. Army photo

Food Locker Depends on Constant Support

FORT RUCKER, Ala., July 20, 2011 - Feeding Families is a long tradition at Fort Rucker. Year after year, generous Soldiers, Families and civilians contribute to the post Food Locker and holiday food donation programs sponsored by Army Community Service. Story

Fort Drum Joins 'Feds Feed Families' Food Drive

Erna Corpus, information and referral specialist for Fort Drum Army Community Service, participates in the Feds Feed Families campaign by donating a can of pineapple Tuesday at the ACS building. Photo by Paul Steven Ghiringhelli. While the downturn in the economy continues to affect millions around the country, needy families in the North Country should know that a federal effort, which includes Fort Drum personnel, is extending a helping hand to the community this summer. “We are fortunate, very fortunate," said Hal Greer, Fort Drum Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation director. "Some of our citizens find themselves in need due to circumstances that they don’t control. Sharing with them is a hallmark of our proud American character.Story

'Feds Feed Families' Drive Accepting Donations

RICHMOND, Va., 2011 - DLA Aviation employees across the country generously reached out and helped those in need throughout the winter holidays with food donations to local food banks. The opportunity is available again with the "Feds Feed Families" campaign.

The Defense Department is taking a lead role in a nationwide campaign challenging federal employees to donate to their local food pantries. Story

Department Leads Nationwide Food Drive

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2011 - The Defense Department is taking a leading role in a nationwide campaign challenging federal employees to donate to their local food pantries. Story

Federal Officials Launch 2011 Food Drive

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Civilian Personnel Policy Pat Tamburrino and Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Kathleen Merrigan take their assigned roles and prepare to black bean quesadillas, one of a nutritious meals that can be made for families on a budget. DOD photo WASHINGTON, May 25, 2011 - U.S. Office of Personnel Management Director John Berry, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton and OPM officials launched the third annual Feds Feed Families food drive at the Capital Area Food Bank. News Release/ Video | More Photos

DOD Takes Action

Members of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) gather together around the donated goods for the Feds Feed Families food bank to exemplify their lasting support and dedication to the needs of or our community. As a result of the current economic crisis and recent natural disasters, the need for food bank supplies has greatly increased. The ESGR team donated goods for this worthy event with pride and honor to assist during this time of need. DOD photo

Defense Commissary employees at the Naval Submarine Base in Bangor constructed an end cap of items that may be purchased to support Washington State food banks. DOD photo

Laura Hickey, Tawana DeHoyos and Megan Augustine, USD(P&R)
Interns, construct an abstract Statue of Liberty sculpture with food donated in support of Fed Feed Families campaign by USD(P&R) Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity staff. DOD photo

Laura Hickey, USD(P&R) intern, places crown on abstract Statue of Liberty sculpture constructed with food donated in support of Fed Feed Families campaign by USD(P&R) Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity staff. DOD photo

Completed abstract Statue of Liberty sculpture constructed with food donated by the Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity in support of Feds Feed Families campaign. DOD photo

Amazing Airmen from Joint Bases Andrews, Anacostia-Bolling and Fort Meade, constructed FFF 11, the U.S. Capitol and the Air Force symbol out of food items. DOD photo

OPM Hall of Fame

Office of Personnel Management wants to recognize employees who embrace the spirit of the Feds Feed Families campaign by making single contribution totaling 250 pounds or more. Employees who make such a contribution will be inducted into the Hall of Fame and they will be recognized for their contribution.

All U.S. government employees are eligible regardless of their geographical location. Nominations into the Hall of Fame must be made by their agency's chair or champion, submissions from anyone who is not an agency chair or champion will not be counted.

To submit a Hall of Fame member, send information by email with name of person donating 250 pounds of food or more, address, pounds donated, date, and photo (with caption) if possible.

Why?

Food banks across the National Capital Region and around the country are facing severe shortages of non-perishable items, just as summer begins and children are left without school nutrition programs. Federal employees nationwide are stepping up to meet this challenge by gathering 2 million pounds of food for families in need this summer. We hope you'll join us!

Feds Feed Families Web Site

Conducting a Successful Campaign

Share your success stories and pictures of your agencies Fed Feed Families Campaign by e-mailing them to:

DoDFedsFeedFamilies@cpms.osd.mil

Most Wanted List in the
National Capital Region

The 2011 Feds Feed Families collection goal is 2 million pounds. The DOD goal is 733,800 pounds. Help us reach that goal by donating the items on the Most Wanted List PDF file.