Horizon Turkey Trot Donations & Fundraising

Modified on Mon, 28 Apr at 12:15 PM

Sharing information on social media is one of the most effective ways to spread the word and raise funds. Below is information on making a donation, best practices, post examples, and Feeding America talking points to share on social media.

How to Make a Donation

Open the donation page: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=7162
Click Roster
Find your community and select Donate Now!
Enter all required information to complete the donation on the form pages that pop up after clicking on the orange donate button
Click the Donate with [Payment Method] button to enter your payment information and click Pay [donation amount] button
If someone is donating on your behalf, please have them provide your name here:

Social Media Best Practices

Always include a link back to your fundraising page: https://teamfeed.feedingamerica.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=7162
Switch it up! Use photos and videos in addition to text.
Thank your donors publicly on their social media pages or by tagging them.
Keep your social media networks updated on your progress.
When posting, use #HorizonTurkeyTrot and tag @RisinWithHorizon and @FeedingAmerica!
Connect with your audience by showing need and impact. Some hunger and impact stats include:
- According to the USDA, more than 34 million people, including 9 million children, in the United States are food insecure.
- $1 donated to Feeding America can help provide at least 10 meals to kids, families and individuals facing hunger.
- Food banks work to rescue food from grocery stores, food producers, and restaurants to provide to people who need it the most.
- 98% of all donations raised for Feeding America go directly into programs serving our neighbors in the U.S.
- For more than 40 years, Feeding America has responded to the needs of individuals struggling with food insecurity in this country.

Facebook Donation Request Example (2023):

Instagram Story Donation Request Example (2023):

LinkedIn Donation Request Example (2023):

Social Media Captions:

Facebook Check-in:
- Property Name

Facebook Feeling/Activity
- Supporting Feeding America

Sample captions (available to copy and paste):

- On November 15th, I’m participating in Horizon’s Third Annual Turkey Trot! Please support me as I raise funds by running a 5K to help Feeding America achieve its mission. Every dollar that is raised provides ten meals for people facing hunger. Every donation helps! Please click on the link below to donate, select PROPERTY NAME from the roster and mention that you’re donating on my behalf. Thank you so much!
  Exciting news, friends! I'm lacing up my running shoes for Horizon's Third Annual Turkey Trot on November 15th! Join me in the race to fight hunger alongside Feeding America. Every dollar counts and helps provide TEN meals for those in need! Click the link below to donate and let's make a difference together (please include my name in the donation section). Your support means the world to me! Thank you in advance.
  Exciting announcement, everyone! Mark your calendars for November 15th because I'm diving headfirst into Horizon's Third Annual Turkey Trot! I'm on a mission to spread joy and help Feeding America in their noble cause. Every dollar we raise provides TEN hearty meals for those in need! Your support means the world to me, so please consider clicking the link below and making a donation, mentioning my name. Together, let's fill hearts and tummies with love and good food. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
  Did you know? The USDA reveals a startling truth: over 34 million people, including 9 million precious children, in the United States face food insecurity every day. But fear not, because we can make a difference together! Join me in supporting Feeding America by contributing to Horizon's Third Annual Turkey Trot fundraiser! Let's turn these numbers around, one donation at a time. Together, we can nourish lives and create a brighter, well-fed future for all. Click on the link below to donate to Feeding America.

Talking About Hunger and Feeding America - provided by Feeding America

We know that talking about hunger isn't always easy. That's why we've put together these quick facts and figures to help you get started. Use them to help your friends, family, and colleagues see the impact their support can have in the fight against hunger.

About Feeding America:

Feeding America's mission is to advance change in America by ensuring equitable access to nutritious food for all in partnership with food banks, policymakers, supporters and the communities we serve.
Feeding America is the nation’s largest hunger-relief organization.
Through a network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs, Feeding America provides meals to more than 40 million people each year.
Learn more about Feeding America.

Our Work:

When you support Feeding America, you are helping our nationwide network of food banks deliver programs at the front line of hunger. Programs like school-based food pantries, emergency disaster relief, and Kids’ Cafe.
Hunger is a complex issue. When people face hunger, they often struggle to meet other basic needs as well — such as housing, employment, and healthcare. That’s why Feeding America is committed to more than providing food for people in need.
Learn more about our work around food recovery, safety and security.

Hunger Facts:

During the first year of COVID-19, Feeding America estimates that at least 60 million people turned to food banks, food pantries, and other charitable food assistance programs.
1 in every 8 people faced hunger in America last year.
Nearly 12 million children faced hunger last year, that's 1 in every 6 children.
Learn more about Hunger in America.

Impact Statements:

$1 can help provide at least 10 meals to kids, families and individuals facing hunger.

Food banks work to rescue food from grocery stores, food producers, and restaurants to provide to people who need it the most.
98% of all donations raised for Feeding America go directly into programs serving our neighbors in the U.S.
Charity Navigator awarded Feeding America four out of four stars. Receiving four out of four possible stars indicates that Feeding America adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way.
For more than 40 years, Feeding America has responded to the needs of individuals struggling with food insecurity in this country.