Project Description Country: USA Location: New York Total Budget: $1,400 Areas of Focus: Peacebuilding and conflict prevention, Community economic development Activity Type: Community Development: General Summary: A Thanksgiving initiative focused on providing nourishing meals to those in need while fostering economic growth in underserved areas by addressing food insecurity and supporting local businesses. Giving Meals, Uplifting Community is a Thanksgiving initiative organized by the Rotaract Club of Manhattan, NYC to address the food insecurity faced by the men residing at the 49th Street Men's Shelter New York. We have identified a significant need for nutritious meals among the residents, especially during the holiday season, when many feel the weight of isolation and limited resources. To meet this need, club members will cook and distribute wholesome Thanksgiving meals to the residents (150 residents). The project will take place over a three-day period, from grocery purchasing, meal preparation to delivery. Funds raised for this initiative will cover the cost of ingredients, cooking supplies, and packaging materials needed to ensure the meals are delivered safely and with care. Club members will be involved in every stage of the project-from sourcing ingredients to cooking, packing, and personally delivering the meals to the shelter residents. Our aim is to not only provide a festive meal but also to uplift and engage with the community, reinforcing the bonds of support and solidarity. Project Contact Person District: 7230 Rotary Club of: Chinatown Primary Contact: Tasmain T Warren Email: tasmainwarren93@gmail.com Project Status Approved This project is "Approved". This means that the district leadership has reviewed and approved the allocation of district funds for this project. Once the funds from the district have been issued, the status of the project will be changed to "Paid". Project listed for the 2024-25 Rotary Year.

Proposed Financing Existing Contributions Towards This Project Date Cash DDF Total Chinatown (7230) 20-Sep-24 $700 $700 $1,400 Total $700 $700 $1,400

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History Log Entries 23-Sep-24 by Mahbub Ahmad System Entry: Project sent for club signatures. 23-Sep-24 by Tasmain T Warren System Entry: Project signed by Tasmain T Warren. 26-Sep-24 by Tasmain T Warren System Entry: Project signed by Tasmain T Warren. 3-Oct-24 by Mahbub Ahmad We are pleased to inform you that the District Grants Sub-committee has tentatively approved your Grant request for the full amount of your request. This will now be submitted to The Rotary Foundation for final approval. Please do not begin the project or spend any funds for the project before the final approval is communicated to you. 22-Oct-24 by Mahbub Ahmad CONGRATULATIONS! On behalf of our District Grants Sub-Committee, I am extremely pleased to inform you that your application for a 2024-25 District Grant for your Project P-5484 has been approved by The Rotary Foundation, Your Club may now begin your project. The amount you requested and was approved for is $700. This year we received applications from 16 Clubs for projects and we are pleased to be awarding the requested amounts to all 16 Clubs for their projects. 22-Oct-24 by Mahbub Ahmad System Entry: Project approved by the District Approval Committee.