11, 2001, far more than the number killed by any other form of terrorism. Close to 3,000 Americans were murdered by Al Qaeda on Sept. There’s no question that the jihadist threat is a tremendous one. Although the meeting is ostensibly devoted to all forms of terrorism, there is a danger, in the aftermath of the Charlie Hebdo massacre in Paris, that Islamist terror will be the primary focus. Next week’s summit, to be hosted by President Obama, is meant to “better understand, identify, and prevent the cycle of radicalization to violence at home in the United States and abroad,” the White House said. Indeed, the lone wolf’s chief asset is the fact that no one else knows of his plans for violence and they are therefore exceedingly difficult to disrupt. Authorities have had far more success penetrating plots concocted by several people than individuals who act on their own. The long-term trend away from violence planned and committed by groups and toward lone wolf terrorism is a worrying one. A total of 90% of the incidents were the work of just one or two persons, the study found. It also shows that fully 74% of the more than 60 incidents examined were carried out, or planned, by a lone wolf, a single person operating entirely alone.
1, 2015, and includes violence from both the radical right and homegrown jihadists, finds that a domestic terrorist attack or foiled attack occurred, on average, every 34 days. The study, which covers the period between April 1, 2009, and Feb. Our study also reveals that the vast majority of this violence is coming from “lone wolves” or “leaderless resistance” groups, most of the latter composed of just two men. For more information about Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and their efforts to fight hunger please visit their website at the White House prepares to host a major summit on countering violent extremism next Wednesday, the Southern Poverty Law Center is releasing a new study showing that domestic terrorism and related radical violence - as opposed to terrorist attacks emanating from abroad - continue to plague the nation.
With a mission to create hope and nourish lives through a powerful hunger relief network, while multiplying the generosity of a caring community, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida’s vision of inspiring and engaging the community to end hunger and help neighbors thrive is one Village Farms Fresh is honored to take part in. Last year, with the help of numerous donors, volunteers, and a caring, committed community, the food bank distributed enough food for 81 million meals to partner programs such as food pantries, soup kitchens, women’s shelters, senior centers, daycare centers, and Kids’ Cafes. Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia and Marion. Super happy we prepared healthy and balanced children’s meals that included an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables”.Īccording to their website, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is a private, nonprofit organization that collects, stores, and distributes donated food to more than 625 feeding partners in seven Central Florida counties.
Aquino, Director of Brand Marketing & Communications for Village Farms Fresh, “It was a fun and engaging experience to be part of Mercy Kitchen’s day-to-day process and for us as a company to give back in this small way through a morning of volunteering. In combination with the volunteer effort, Village Farms Fresh is currently running a virtual food drive on their social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram, as part of the Second Harvest Foodbank “Hope of the Holidays” program where each $10 donation funds 40 mealsĪccording to Helen L. In total 7500 meals were assembled for children.
Recently Village Farms Fresh has become part of this effort through a team volunteer endeavor in conjunction with their Mercy Kitchen location that provides meals to a variety of children’s after-school programs in the greater Orlando, Florida area.Ī team from the Lake Mary corporate office comprised of employees from the Village Farms and Village Farms Fresh divisions spent a morning assembling nutritious meals for children at the Second Harvest Food Bank’s Mercy Kitchen location. Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is working to provide healthy meals for kids and their families.
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