Wednesday, July 8, 2009
LiveFeed Garage Sale!
Got a bunch of stuff you don't need? Don't we all. I know my family's got boxes of clothes, toys, CDs, books, and household stuff that make it hard to park in our garage. I don't know where this stuff comes from; I think criminals keep breaking into my house and leaving their junk when I'm not here.
Got the same problem? Donate your stuff to LiveFeed! We're having a garage sale on Saturday, August 1st.
If you'd like to add your junk to the sale, please email hillary@livefeed.org. She'll send you a message with info on how to get your stuff to us during the collection week (July 25th - August 1st) and a form to declare what you're donating. That's important stuff, because you can write off the donated items on your 2009 taxes. Believe me, that's a lot easier than hosting your own sale, and all the money will help LiveFeed aide the 135,000 kids in the St. Louis area who face hunger every single day.
Don't have stuff to donate? Come out on August 1st and shop! We'll have lots of bargains and great live music. Stay tuned for more details.
Got the same problem? Donate your stuff to LiveFeed! We're having a garage sale on Saturday, August 1st.
If you'd like to add your junk to the sale, please email hillary@livefeed.org. She'll send you a message with info on how to get your stuff to us during the collection week (July 25th - August 1st) and a form to declare what you're donating. That's important stuff, because you can write off the donated items on your 2009 taxes. Believe me, that's a lot easier than hosting your own sale, and all the money will help LiveFeed aide the 135,000 kids in the St. Louis area who face hunger every single day.
Don't have stuff to donate? Come out on August 1st and shop! We'll have lots of bargains and great live music. Stay tuned for more details.
Labels: hunger livefeed "hunger relief" missouri "st. louis" "garage sale" "rummage sale" "childhood hunger"
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
LiveFeed NEEDS You This Weekend!
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A message from Amy Graham, LiveFeed's director.
LiveFeed was awarded a beverage booth at this year's Fair St. Louis--an honor given to only a few St. Louis non-profits. It's a great chance to raise a lot of money and to share our message with a larger audience.
The only problem? WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH VOLUNTEERS!!
That's why we're counting on you, our loyal LiveFeed supporters, to help us out!
We need as many people as possible on Saturday from 5:30 pm-midnight. You can work the whole shift or a half, from 5:30-9 or 9-12.
Please consider coming out and bringing a friend or two with you!
You've helped out in the past and we are really hoping you can come through now.
PS: Of course anything you can do to help us spread the word would be great!
LiveFeed was awarded a beverage booth at this year's Fair St. Louis--an honor given to only a few St. Louis non-profits. It's a great chance to raise a lot of money and to share our message with a larger audience.
The only problem? WE DON'T HAVE ENOUGH VOLUNTEERS!!
That's why we're counting on you, our loyal LiveFeed supporters, to help us out!
We need as many people as possible on Saturday from 5:30 pm-midnight. You can work the whole shift or a half, from 5:30-9 or 9-12.
Please consider coming out and bringing a friend or two with you!
You've helped out in the past and we are really hoping you can come through now.
PS: Of course anything you can do to help us spread the word would be great!
Labels: hunger livefeed "fair st. louis" volunteer "hunger relief" "st. louis"
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Missouri Childhood Hunger in the National Spotlight
...and it's not good.
Missouri State Representative Cynthia Davis from St. Charles made some comments about the perks of childhood hunger in her June newsletter that have caught the attention of national media outlets. MSNBC's on it. So's the Kansas City Star. And Fox.
Now, I know my reaction to this story. It's not pretty. I don't want to go on a partisan rampage here, though. That doesn't put food in anyone's mouth. So I'm going to approach it like this:
If you agree with Davis, you need to be a part of the non-government programs that's helping the one in five Missouri children facing hunger. LiveFeed's one of those programs and we need volunteers! Sign up! Tell Rep. Davis you agree with her and encourage her to join LiveFeed in helping the kids in her district. Email her at Cynthia.Davis@house.mo.gov. Better yet, give her a call at 573-751-9768.
Disagree with Davis? Worried that our tax dollars aren't doing enough to help the one in five Missouri children facing hunger? Then help a grassroots program that is helping those kids. Like LiveFeed! And we need volunteers! Sign up! Tell Rep. Davis you disagree with her and encourage her to join LiveFeed in helping the kids in her district. Email her at Cynthia.Davis@house.mo.gov. Better yet, give her a call at 573-751-9768.
There's no shortage of volunteer opportunities right now. I'd love to see Rep. Davis helping us sell beer at Fair St. Louis. Or at the Live on the Levee shows. Email kevin@livefeed.org and he'll tell you everything you need to know about volunteer opportunities.
How about spending your Sundays catching local bands with the new Live on the Loop concert series at Racanelli's Cucina? Steve Ewing kicks it off this Sunday. Will Rep. Davis be there? I hope so. We need as many people paying that $5 cover charge to help the kids who are too young to start slinging fast food burgers.
Missouri State Representative Cynthia Davis from St. Charles made some comments about the perks of childhood hunger in her June newsletter that have caught the attention of national media outlets. MSNBC's on it. So's the Kansas City Star. And Fox.
Now, I know my reaction to this story. It's not pretty. I don't want to go on a partisan rampage here, though. That doesn't put food in anyone's mouth. So I'm going to approach it like this:
If you agree with Davis, you need to be a part of the non-government programs that's helping the one in five Missouri children facing hunger. LiveFeed's one of those programs and we need volunteers! Sign up! Tell Rep. Davis you agree with her and encourage her to join LiveFeed in helping the kids in her district. Email her at Cynthia.Davis@house.mo.gov. Better yet, give her a call at 573-751-9768.
Disagree with Davis? Worried that our tax dollars aren't doing enough to help the one in five Missouri children facing hunger? Then help a grassroots program that is helping those kids. Like LiveFeed! And we need volunteers! Sign up! Tell Rep. Davis you disagree with her and encourage her to join LiveFeed in helping the kids in her district. Email her at Cynthia.Davis@house.mo.gov. Better yet, give her a call at 573-751-9768.
There's no shortage of volunteer opportunities right now. I'd love to see Rep. Davis helping us sell beer at Fair St. Louis. Or at the Live on the Levee shows. Email kevin@livefeed.org and he'll tell you everything you need to know about volunteer opportunities.
How about spending your Sundays catching local bands with the new Live on the Loop concert series at Racanelli's Cucina? Steve Ewing kicks it off this Sunday. Will Rep. Davis be there? I hope so. We need as many people paying that $5 cover charge to help the kids who are too young to start slinging fast food burgers.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Do You Know How Easy it is to Sign Up?
Go here.
See? How easy is that? Just go to LiveFeed's volunteer sign-up list, pick your event, and that's it. We'll get with you ASAP, because we really need your help this summer!
We still have spots for Fair St. Louis on July 3rd and 4th, and we need to get a jump on sign-ups for Live On the Levee. I just signed up to work the booth during Sonic Youth, which means I get to help feed St. Louis kids and see one of my favorite bands without fighting the crowds (as much). Want a preview?
Volunteering for St. Louis' great free concerts will give you the opportunity to volunteer for LiveFeed at most of this summer's shows at Verizon Amphitheater.
Can't take the heat of volunteering? Then head to our Facebook page, where we're trying to raise $10,000 to fight summer hunger. Amy Graham, our director (and candidate for Alive Magazine's Sexy and Successful!) has this message:
See? How easy is that? Just go to LiveFeed's volunteer sign-up list, pick your event, and that's it. We'll get with you ASAP, because we really need your help this summer!
We still have spots for Fair St. Louis on July 3rd and 4th, and we need to get a jump on sign-ups for Live On the Levee. I just signed up to work the booth during Sonic Youth, which means I get to help feed St. Louis kids and see one of my favorite bands without fighting the crowds (as much). Want a preview?
Volunteering for St. Louis' great free concerts will give you the opportunity to volunteer for LiveFeed at most of this summer's shows at Verizon Amphitheater.
Can't take the heat of volunteering? Then head to our Facebook page, where we're trying to raise $10,000 to fight summer hunger. Amy Graham, our director (and candidate for Alive Magazine's Sexy and Successful!) has this message:
So let's get to work!
Kids are off of school, but while they are on vacation hunger is on the rise. Many kids who are dependent on the school breakfast and lunch programs go without during the summer months. If everyone who has joined this cause donated just $20 then we would easily reach our goal. Another option is to recruit more people to the cause and get them to donate $10, $5. It is amazing what a difference we can all make if we work together.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Summer Fun with LiveFeed!
Now that we've got the ball rolling with Pointfest, let's take a peek at some of the fun that's coming up.
Want to help LiveFeed sell beer at Fair St. Louis on July 3rd and 4th, plan to attend a training session on June 10th. Email kevin@livefeed.org for info!
If you're under the Arch to catch some Counting Crows on the third or Train on the fourth, buy a brew from us and help us feed local kids. Want a sneak peek of what you'll see? Here's Counting Crows live in Washington last summer, and Train covering Zepplin.
June's Battle of the Cans month for LiveFeed's Campus Chapter. No need to venture into the heat for this one. All you do is vote for your band by donating on LiveFeed's website. $1 = 1 vote. Who's competing?
Bucket of Truck
String Theory
Walk Sophie
Raising Kane
Junior Mints
Flesh Tuxedo
Vote between now and June 28th.
LiveFeed's going to be at a couple of diverse shows this month. On June 10th, check out In Celebration of Song at The Sheldon. Red Pill Records presents a songwriters-in-the-round performance with Kevin Bilchik, R. Scott Bryan, Javier Mendoza, and Amy Petty. Tickets are $10, and the show starts at 7:30 pm.
On June 25th, come to Atomic Cowboy for San Fransisco's DJ Deadlover's St. Louis debut with local hip-hop from The Illphonics. Cover's $5 with proceeds benefiting LiveFeed.
Want to help LiveFeed sell beer at Fair St. Louis on July 3rd and 4th, plan to attend a training session on June 10th. Email kevin@livefeed.org for info!
If you're under the Arch to catch some Counting Crows on the third or Train on the fourth, buy a brew from us and help us feed local kids. Want a sneak peek of what you'll see? Here's Counting Crows live in Washington last summer, and Train covering Zepplin.
June's Battle of the Cans month for LiveFeed's Campus Chapter. No need to venture into the heat for this one. All you do is vote for your band by donating on LiveFeed's website. $1 = 1 vote. Who's competing?
Bucket of Truck
String Theory
Walk Sophie
Raising Kane
Junior Mints
Flesh Tuxedo
Vote between now and June 28th.
LiveFeed's going to be at a couple of diverse shows this month. On June 10th, check out In Celebration of Song at The Sheldon. Red Pill Records presents a songwriters-in-the-round performance with Kevin Bilchik, R. Scott Bryan, Javier Mendoza, and Amy Petty. Tickets are $10, and the show starts at 7:30 pm.
On June 25th, come to Atomic Cowboy for San Fransisco's DJ Deadlover's St. Louis debut with local hip-hop from The Illphonics. Cover's $5 with proceeds benefiting LiveFeed.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
How to Rock Your Summer
Got a few hours to spare on Saturday, May 23rd? Volunteer at LiveFeed's table at Pointfest! Work anytime from 11 a.m. and 7 p.m., and you'll get into the festival for free. Have you seen this year's lineup?
Tickets are almost sold out, and this is a great way to make sure you don't miss the fun while doing something great. Drop an email to kevin@livefeed.org and let him know you want to help.
Did you catch this week's announcements about Fair St. Louis? Concerts under the Arch include Counting Crows with Magnolia Summer on July 3rd. July 4th is loaded with music all day: Jive and Wail's Dueling Pianos, The Feed, Jon Hardy and the Public, The Incurables, and Green River Ordinance will lead up to Train before fireworks. LiveFeed will be there both days, and we need people to help us sell beer! Again, drop an email to kevin@livefeed.org if you can help.
Tickets are almost sold out, and this is a great way to make sure you don't miss the fun while doing something great. Drop an email to kevin@livefeed.org and let him know you want to help.
Did you catch this week's announcements about Fair St. Louis? Concerts under the Arch include Counting Crows with Magnolia Summer on July 3rd. July 4th is loaded with music all day: Jive and Wail's Dueling Pianos, The Feed, Jon Hardy and the Public, The Incurables, and Green River Ordinance will lead up to Train before fireworks. LiveFeed will be there both days, and we need people to help us sell beer! Again, drop an email to kevin@livefeed.org if you can help.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Emerging Artists = Emerging Hope
The bad news: Feeding America released the latest figures on food insecurity and it's not good in Missouri. Twenty percent of Missouri's kids are living with food insecurity. Most of these kids are under the age of five, so they don't benefit from school breakfast and lunch programs.
The good news: LiveFeed's helping, with the help of so many of you! At our first Rock n' Romp at The Royale on April 26th, parents and kids managed to halfway fill a 33-gallon barrel with canned food items in a mere two hours.
This weekend, we have another opportunity for you to help while catching some great live music. ALIVE Magazine's St. Louis Emerging Artist Music Festival will donate a portion of their ticket sales to LiveFeed. Come down to Washington Avenue between 19th and 20th Streets from 3-8 PM this Saturday and catch the bands ALIVE readers voted into the show. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the show.
Want a sneak preview? Check out the bands who'll be there:
Dogtown Allstars
Earthworms
Jon Hardy and the Public
Nite Owl
Soul Alliance
Sunmotel
The good news: LiveFeed's helping, with the help of so many of you! At our first Rock n' Romp at The Royale on April 26th, parents and kids managed to halfway fill a 33-gallon barrel with canned food items in a mere two hours.
This weekend, we have another opportunity for you to help while catching some great live music. ALIVE Magazine's St. Louis Emerging Artist Music Festival will donate a portion of their ticket sales to LiveFeed. Come down to Washington Avenue between 19th and 20th Streets from 3-8 PM this Saturday and catch the bands ALIVE readers voted into the show. Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the show.
Want a sneak preview? Check out the bands who'll be there:
Dogtown Allstars
Earthworms
Jon Hardy and the Public
Nite Owl
Soul Alliance
Sunmotel
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