Mars marks World Food Day by sharing progress on global food and sustainability commitments. Exceeds donation target with local food bank and charity partners Continues to focus on delivering healthy meals through reformulation and product innovation Pioneers innovations such as climate smart rice farming practices to drive significant reductions in unsustainable water use and greenhouse gas emissions LONDON, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ On World Food Day 2023, Mars Food & Nutrition shares progress towards the food and sustainability goals that sit at the heart of its purpose: Better Food Today. A Better World Tomorrow. Mars supports local partner Caledon Community Services to provide access to healthy meals for those who need it Halfway through its five-year commitments to drive positive change through stronger action and meaningful partnerships, the maker of brands including Ben's Original, Masterfoods, SEEDS OF CHANGE, Tasty Bite, and DOLMIO is proud to share the progress it
And art programming, gplxc is bringing back a place of honor and respect for queer folk in their community, and building these positive relationships is more crucial than ever because the basic human rights of queer people are under attack. - 380 anti-lgbtq bills have been filed this year across the country, and research showing if passed, they ll disproportionately affect people of color. - and instead of letting politicians determine their fate, these young adults are planting the seeds of change on their own. - hello, everyone. - hi. thank you for inviting me here. - these are our queer riot youth interns. they ve spent the summer learning about lgbtqia+ history, but with a focus on poc, black and brown folks, indigenous folks. - right. - histories that we don t often get told in our community. - i m dying to hear what you ve learned. - so like, we learned that in states like oaxaca, they have a specific role for queer people to fit into, and it s like a place of honor. it was reall
Because it s, you know, puerto rico, latino, colombian, whatever, mexico, we all can speak that same neighborhood language. - it feels like family, yo. - we are because we re all in the same struggle. we re one latin family. that s what we are. - man, thank you for all you do. - no, thank you, brother. - thank you. - and thank you for showing us off, cause we are the best. - yeah. [laughter] - the seeds of change come in all forms. chicago s latinx power is so unexpected, and yet, it s everywhere. from the bonds that feel like family to the art that becomes activism. latinos in this city are creating opportunities and support systems that allow them to thrive. as their roots grow deeper in these neighborhoods, the latin community here in chicago will only become stronger.
- with a food pantry, immigration services, and art programming, gplxc is bringing back a place of honor and respect for queer folk in their community, and building these positive relationships is more crucial than ever because the basic human rights of queer people are under attack. - 380 anti-lgbtq bills have been filed this year across the country, and research showing if passed, they ll disproportionately affect people of color. - and instead of letting politicians determine their fate, these young adults are planting the seeds of change on their own. - hello, everyone. - hi. thank you for inviting me here. - these are our queer riot youth interns. they ve spent the summer learning about lgbtqia+ history, but with a focus on poc, black and brown folks, indigenous folks. - right. - histories that we don t often get told in our community. - i m dying to hear what you ve learned. - so like, we learned that in states like oaxaca, they have a specific role for queer people to fit into,
Regardless of where you re from because it s, you know, puerto rico, latino, colombian, whatever, mexico, we all can speak that same neighborhood language. - it feels like family, yo. - we are because we re all in the same struggle. we re one latin family. that s what we are. - man, thank you for all you do. - no, thank you, brother. - thank you. - and thank you for showing us off, cause we are the best. - yeah. [laughter] - the seeds of change come in all forms. chicago s latinx power is so unexpected, and yet, it s everywhere. from the bonds that feel like family to the art that becomes activism. latinos in this city are creating opportunities and support systems that allow them to thrive. as their roots grow deeper in these neighborhoods, the latin community here in chicago will only become stronger.
A place of honor and respect for queer folk in their community, and building these positive relationships is more crucial than ever because the basic human rights of queer people are under attack. - 380 anti-lgbtq bills have been filed this year across the country, and research showing if passed, they ll disproportionately affect people of color. - and instead of letting politicians determine their fate, these young adults are planting the seeds of change on their own. - hello, everyone. - hi. thank you for inviting me here. - these are our queer riot youth interns. they ve spent the summer learning about lgbtqia+ history, but with a focus on poc, black and brown folks, indigenous folks. - right. - histories that we don t often get told in our community. - i m dying to hear what you ve learned. - so like, we learned that in states like oaxaca, they have a specific role for queer people to fit into, and it s like a place of honor. it was really empowering to see their cultures celebrati
Whatever, mexico, we all can speak that same neighborhood language. - it feels like family, yo. - we are because we re all in the same struggle. we re one latin family. that s what we are. - man, thank you for all you do. - no, thank you, brother. - thank you. - and thank you for showing us off, cause we are the best. - yeah. [laughter] - the seeds of change come in all forms. chicago s latinx power is so unexpected, and yet, it s everywhere. from the bonds that feel like family to the art that becomes activism. latinos in this city are creating opportunities and support systems that allow them to thrive. as their roots grow deeper in these neighborhoods, the latin community here in chicago will only become stronger.
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