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 Signed This project is "Signed". This means that the signatures from the club leadership have been collected. This project is now being reviewed by the district leadership for approval. Once a decision is made, the status of the project will be changed to "Approved". 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 DDF contributions in grey are pending approval of the corresponding district committee.

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History Log Entries 20-Sep-24 System Entry System Entry: Creation of project page. 23-Sep-24 by Mahbub Ahmad System Entry: Project sent for club signatures. 23-Sep-24 System Entry System Entry: Project signed by Kirk Persaud. 23-Sep-24 by Tasmain T Warren System Entry: Project signed by Tasmain T Warren. 24-Sep-24 System Entry System Entry: Project signed by Richard Santos. 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.