Blackberry Brian

08/29/2026

As I prepare to get back on the trail, I would like to share a few words from Feeding America’s new CEO, Denis McDonough, as introduced by Linda Nageotte, the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Feeding America.

For those interested, you can watch the full video at: https://vimeo.com/1208848214

08/28/2026

As I prepare to get back on the trail, I would like to share a few words from Feeding America's new CEO, Denis McDonough, as introduced by Linda Nageotte, the President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Feeding America.

For those interested, you can watch the full video at: https://vimeo.com/1208848214

08/24/2026

We can do better than this.

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New national reporting highlights something a lot of families don't realize is connected: SNAP and free school meals.

When a family loses SNAP, their kids can lose automatic eligibility for free school meals too. And when enough students in a school lose SNAP, the whole school can lose the ability to offer free meals to every student, not just the ones who qualify individually.

According to the article, up to 18.3 million students nationally could be affected this school year. For a family with two kids in school, losing free meals could mean over $2,000 more in food costs this year alone. Miami-Dade County Public Schools has already had to scale back its free meal program for this reason.

Neighbors count on SNAP for groceries at home and reliable meals for their kids at school.

Get the facts on SNAP: FeedingAmerica.org/SnapFacts

08/08/2026

🌟CONGRATULATIONS BERNIE!! 🌟AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENT!!! 🌟YOU ROCK BROTHER!!🌟

Bernie Krausse has blazed a trail for others to follow, becoming the first hiker to complete the Great American Rail-Trail, overcoming formidable challenges along the way, including 40-mile stretches without water, treacherous Army live-fire zones, and harrowing wildfire encounters. Undeterred, Krausse pressed on, meticulously documenting his journey with around 10,000 GPS waypoints that are now available for download. As more hikers embark on this adventure, they’ll have Krausse’s pioneering efforts to thank for lighting the way.

“It's as if both time and space are collapsing into the most natural reality of Being.” -Bernie Krausse

06/27/2026

Rise up, find the sparkle.✨

06/27/2026

“Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for school-aged children across America who might otherwise go hungry.” Below is a link to the local chapter in Culver. Make a difference. … all the flowers & signs were from a walk around Lake Max the other day. Have an awesome day!!

https://giving.blessingsinabackpack.org/organizations/culver

06/13/2026

Cranking up the work outs!!