With cuts to government assistance programs, our communities are experiencing an increasingly dire food insecurity crisis — but you can help! Starting an Instagram fundraiser for Support+Feed is an easy, fast, and impactful way to make a big difference by sharing your passion, raising critical funds to feed communities, and helping others learn about our mission.
How to set up your fundraiser:
From your profile page, follow these simple steps:
1. Click on the menu in the top right corner (it displays as three horizontal lines). Scroll down to “Your orders and fundraisers” and select “Fundraisers.”
2. Click on the “Create fundraiser” button.
3. Search for and select Support+Feed as the charitable nonprofit you are fundraising for.
4. Set your fundraising goal and deadline. Add an image or graphic (fresh produce, the earth, a selfie, or just a solid colored background with text) and don’t forget to include why you are raising money for Support+Feed! Here are some examples:
- Our neighbors are in crisis. According to the USDA, 47 million people experience food insecurity in the US every year, and it’s only getting worse.
- The government has cut food assistance programs and support for food banks.
- Everyone deserves fresh food, respect, and dignity.
- Climate disasters are only getting more common.
- We need to transform our planet-destroying food system.
- To support local farmers.
Make sure the “Share to feed” toggle is turned “on” so your followers see your fundraiser.
5. Click “Create fundraiser.”
6. Over the course of your fundraiser, create posts highlighting Support+Feed’s work and why you are raising money — and direct followers to your fundraising link (which automatically appears in your bio). You can also share posts from the @supportandfeed account and mention in the caption that there is a “link in bio” to your fundraiser.
Starting on the Facebook Fundraiser page, follow these simple steps:
1. Click on “Select Nonprofit”
2. Search for and select Support+Feed as the charitable nonprofit you are fundraising for.
3. Set your fundraising goal and deadline. And don’t forget to add why you are raising money for Support+Feed! Here are some examples:
- Our neighbors are in crisis. According to the USDA, 47 million people experience food insecurity in the US every year, and it’s only getting worse.
- The government has cut food assistance programs and support for food banks.
- Everyone deserves fresh food, respect, and dignity.
- Climate disasters are only getting more common.
- We need to transform our planet-destroying food system.
- To support local farmers.
4. Click “Create.”
5. You’re all set to start raising money on behalf of Support+Feed!
Your voice and support shows you’re someone your neighbors, and our planet, can count on. The funds you generously donate and raise allow us to feed families nutritious and delicious plant-based meals and produce, support local economies and small businesses, make impactful changes to policies that drive sustainable and climate-friendly practices, and offer resources and recipes free of charge.Â
Just imagine what we can do when we have more people speaking out for health, our communities, and the planet! Please, ask your friends and family to take a stand beside you by creating your own campaign for Support+Feed.