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How Food Blogs Can Save The World

How Food Blogs Can Save The World. Genie Gratto, Moderator Valerie Harrison Pim Techamuanvivit Lydia Walshin. Genie Gratto: The Hunger Challenge. Genie’s Results . 7 bloggers took the challenge last year, 22 bloggers & 1 reporter joined this year.

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How Food Blogs Can Save The World

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  1. How Food Blogs Can Save The World Genie Gratto, Moderator Valerie Harrison Pim Techamuanvivit Lydia Walshin

  2. Genie Gratto: The Hunger Challenge

  3. Genie’s Results • 7 bloggers took the challenge last year, 22 bloggers & 1 reporter joined this year. • 200,000 pounds of food delivered to San Francisco Food Bank by Tyson Foods in response to Hunger Challenge • $1 donated to a food bank equals $9 in food Genie Gratto

  4. Valerie Harrison: BloggerAid

  5. Valerie Harrison: BloggerAid

  6. Valerie’s Results • 130 bloggers from 20 different countries as members. • In November 2009, will release BloggerAid: Changing the Face of Famine cookbook. It comprises 137 recipes from bloggers worldwide and will benefit the School Meals Program of the WFP. • Art with a Twist and sale of jewelry items on Carewear has raised enough to feed 320 children. Valerie Harrison

  7. Lydia Walshin: Drop In & Decorate

  8. Lydia Walshin: Drop In & Decorate

  9. Lydia’s Results • 35 food bloggers participated in November 2007 "event" to spread the Drop In & Decorate concept. • 56 nonprofit agencies in 17 states & Canada have received cookie donations. • 9,500 cookies donated since 2002. • Incorporated as a nonprofit in 2008. • Lydia Walshin

  10. Pim Techamuanvivit: Menu for Hope

  11. Pim Techamuanvivit: Menu for Hope

  12. Why Such a Success? • Organic growth and community • Great rapport with the cause • Process transparency - First Giving for donations, code for raffle app. made public • Fun & excitement • Immediacy - sent throwaway cams to kids to document their days to bring it home! • Pim Techamuanvivit

  13. Pim’s Success Tips • Find a cause that fits your passion & your audience • Make it your own - think “voice” just like your blog • Foster a community to help it grow • Tenacity will take you far • Pim Techamuanvivit

  14. Thank You!How Food Blogs Can Save The World • Genie Gratto, Moderator • TheInadvertentGardener.com • Valerie Harrison • BloggerAidMarketing.ning.com • MoreThanBurntToast.blogspot.com • Lydia Walshin • ThePerfectPantry.com • DropInAndDecorate.org • Pim Techamuanvivit • ChezPim.com

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