According to Feeding America—the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity—the demand for food relief has risen 40% in the past four years.  The sluggish economy has taken a toll on people around the country, and many Americans, whether or not they have a job, are struggling to put food on their tables. In May 2011, 45.8 million people received food stamps (1 out of every 7 Americans). However, for many people food stamps alone do not meet their need, or they do not qualify for federal help at all. This is why food banks are so important.

Manna, a food bank located in Washington, is one of the many centers throughout the United States that distributes food to thousands of individuals and families that are unable to obtain an adequate amount of food on their own. Manna and other food banks across the United States are lending a helping hand to the growing number of Americans who need their assistance. Feeding America locations nationwide accept donations throughout the year and are always in need of nonperishable donations.

Donations to Conscious Alliance at music events and festivals benefit the Feeding America affiliate in the local region. Do your part in helping to feed the hungry, and stop by our next food drive or make a donation online TODAY! Donate here.

More News from Conscious Alliance:

April Food Delivery to Pine Ridge

In April, the Conscious Alliance team, accompanied by Advisory Board member Mike Bank and his family, made a trip up to Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota in a fully loaded twenty-two foot Penske truck. We carried with us over 4000 pounds of food that was donated by our generous community at Food Drives at recent music events, along with a plethora of clothing and other donated items.

Join Us for a FREE Show on Sunday May 13th in Denver!

In celebration of the new album ‘Aquatic Hitchhiker’ LEFTOVER SALMON will perform a free concert on the 700 Block of Santa Fe Drive from 1pm – 6pm on May 13th! This event is a benefit for Conscious Alliance!

Great Cycle Spectacles Oakland

We are very excited to team up with STS9 this weekend to host a Food Drive at the Fox Theater in Oakland, CA on April 20th & 21st! Mars-1 has created a poster that will be available to all patrons who donate 20 non-perishable food items to the Food Drive.

Kurt Redeker – Interdimensional Artist

We want to give you the opportunity to learn a little bit more about our artists and what they’re up to in our new series of artist profiles. The first artist we would like to introduce is Kurt Redeker, master digital visionary artist and owner of Knew Conscious Gallery in downtown Denver.

Wanee Music Festival

Come join us at Wanee Music Festival this weekend, April 19-21, 2012! We will be hosting an ‘Art That Feeds’ Food Drive sponsored by Live Nation at this event at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, Florida.