Each and every day, you inspire us, and we are so incredibly thankful for all of you!
We love hearing all of your stories – the small wins, the big changes, and the ways your REAL food journeys are creating ripple effects in your lives and the lives of others. We’re continually moved by how you use your experience and knowledge to encourage healthier living in your families, workplaces, and communities!
As a heartfelt thank you, we want to pass that generosity forward.
For the first 25 Eat REAL America members who comment below with a recommendation, we will donate $100 to YOUR recommended charitable organization – a total of $2,500 in giving from our community!
What’s the catch?
There is none!
The only requirements are:
- It needs to be a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
- We would love to prioritize organizations that support or encourage healthy lifestyles!
So, act fast!
Provide your recommendation in the comments section below with:
- The name of your charity
- The EIN (Employer Identification Number) if you have it (this helps us donate quickly – you can find it on GuideStar). If you don’t have it, feel free to go ahead and reserve your spot, and then you can come back and update it with the EIN.
- If you want us to mention your name in the gift, please let us know.
- If you want the gift to be in honor or in memory of someone special, please include this info in your comment.
Why are we doing this?
Because you inspire us – and your passion for meaningful, healthy change deserves to be celebrated and supported.
Many of you are involved in incredible organizations that are making a real difference in your local communities, and we want to come alongside you in that mission.
While $100 might not change the world on its own, we know from experience that every dollar makes an impact – especially for the people and causes working tirelessly to improve the well-being of others.
This is our 8th year doing this and, thanks to you, we will have supported over 100 organizations with more than $20,000 in total donations after this year’s contributions! Your recommendations have resulted in donations to organizations such as:
…just to name a few!
Together, we are making a difference – one healthy, generous step at a time.
Thank YOU for all you do, for the way you show up in your communities, and for helping spread the Eat REAL America mission of simple, nourishing, REAL food!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Kid Power Cares, Inc.
Thank you!
We LOVE donating to our favorite superhero! Especially one who sings about 30,000 plants!
HARRY HYNES HOSPICE – In honor of my Dad, Jerry Harris. Miss you!
EIN# 48-0952990
These people are truly special – thanks for the recommendation!
American Diabetes Association, EIN: 13-1623888
Thank you!
One healthy tip, shop in the fruit/veggie area of your grocery store.
The funds are on their way – thanks for the recommendation and love the tip! Don’t forget the farmers’ market too.
Building Homes for Heros
What a great organization – thanks for the recommendation!
I would love to be able to support the non profit Camp Mennoscah. It’s a church camp that provides all home cooked food to campers. With grocery prices continuing to rise, it would help keep camp affordable. Kids not only connect with their faith but with nature as well. Scholarships are given to kids who can’t afford to go. Just a great community outreach! EIN 45-4858198
Summer youth camps are such a blessing. All the hard work is worth it!
ENT # 20-4540852
This is such a wonderful thing! Thank you!
I love this tradition! Happy Thanksgiving, Krista and Scott!
Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family too!! Can’t wait to hear about all the delicious food you enjoyed this weekend.
Passageways Wichita. EIN 74-1776507
thank you for doing this!! Happy Thanksgiving!
Shelter, food and hope for the military. Such a great cause!
The Pando Initiative 48-1093130
They help students in our school when they don’t have the resources they need.
Love this organization! Did you know that Scott was one of the 100 men who cook a few years ago? And I was his sous-chef! We made Watermelon Gazpacho and Tomato Bruschetta – so much fun!
Sunlight Children’s Services Inc |EIN: 84-1648274
Their Children’s Home in Andover does so much for those in need!
Thank you, MISS YOU both, and hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Any organization helping abused and neglected children needs all the support it can get. Love that they are helping these children find the light. Thanks for the recommendation! We miss you all too – hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
Lee’s Summit High School JROTC, in the LSR7 School District, in honor of my son Air Force Staff Sgt. Garrett DeShazo
|EIN: 43-1829148
Please tell your son thank you for his service. We can’t thank these service men and women often enough! And thank you for the recommendation.
What an amazing idea! Alabama Baptist Childrens Homes – EIN: 63-0302093
We will send prayers their way too. Thanks for the recommendation!
On August 4, 2025, I took my 63-year-old cousin into the ER. She was diagnosed with Incurable, Terminal, Stage IV Brain Cancer (Glioblastoma). They removed the mass, and she completed 6 weeks of radiation. But last week she had her second MRI and was given a very short timeline of end of life. She entered a skilled nursing facility last Wednesday (11.19.2025). I would like to request you make a donation in her honor. Helen Ann Kulenich is not only my cousin, but like a sister to me. She will be greatly missed. She has no children, no spouse, no siblings, and no surviving parent.
The EIN for the Glioblastoma Foundation is 81-2849764. This organization is dedicated to funding research for glioblastoma and providing patient support services.
So sorry to hear about your cousin. Please know we will say a prayer for her and her family. We also had a cousin who suffered with this. We will keep praying.
Thank you – prayers are the MOST that can be done. May God comfort your family in their grief and mourning also. Amen
A Gift for Teaching
EIN: 59-3515162
Teachers make so many sacrifices – the last thing they should have to do is spend their own money on supplies. The funds are on their way.
Cure SMA
EIN: 36-3320440
In honor of my granddaughters who were diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) – Brooke & Brielle Kennedy
Thank you!
Liz Miedel
We will pray for your granddaughters. Thanks for the recommendation!
The Greater Wichita YMCA! Love your tips and what you’re doing to create change for healthier lives!
Greater Wichita YMCA EIN
48-0554440
Thanks for the recommendation – the Wichita YMCA has such great programs!
I’d also like to help our local Y: Morris Hospital YMCA, TaxID #36-2169197. They’ve made such a difference in our community!
And Happy Thanksgiving Day to you and yours. You are such a blessing to us all!
We know if you recommend them, they are doing great things! It looks like they have some great programs! Wishing you and Ken and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving!
My charity organization is Crete Food Pantry. EIN# 36-2891599.
Many Crete organizations, churches and retail have year round food drives but during the holidays the demand is higher. My big tip is to start a garden and plant some of your own favorite vegetables. Start out small so it is not overwhelming but soon you will be adding more each year. It’s a great way to gift others, too, with your abundance.
Thanks for the recommendation – the holidays are always challenging – and rewarding – for food pantries. Love your tip to start a garden – and start small. We would love any other tips you are willing to share!
The Bridge Food Center
Midland, Michigan
All volunteer staff and wholesale prices marked up by only 5 pennies. What a great way to help those who are struggling!
Thank You Krista! I am one of the many volunteers blessing the community.
Metrocrest Services, EIN: 75-1548334. Metrocrest is located in Carrollton, Texas and services several surrounding communities with food, rent, utilities, etc. With the government shutdown they have been a lifesaver for many families. Your generosity to help, especially now, is greatly appreciated. May y’all have a blessed Thanksgiving.
$3.68 provides a meal and support for a neighbor in need. That means your recommendation is providing a meal and support for 27 neighbors in need. Thanks for the recommendation!
Thank you for blessing 25 charities ❤️ Your generosity is greatly appreciated. The holidays just became a little brighter for many families in need.
Perrysburg Christians United Inc
EIN 34-1965958
Providing Food to disadvantaged.
Thanks for the recommendation – the money is on its way!
Manhattan Community Gardens (in Manhattan, KS) is the oldest community garden in Kansas (founded in 1974). We have both organic and conventional gardening plots in two locations in and near Manhattan. I’ve gardened there since 1987 and it has definitely increased our consumption of vegetables over the years. MCG is administered by UFM Community Learning Center here in Manhattan. EIN: 23-7305200
As you know, Manhattan holds a special place in our hearts. Such great people there and love that you have been gardening there for almost 40 years! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation
“The Foundation is a qualified charitable organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, FEI#59-1751535 and Florida State Registration #CH321. The Foundation only grants funds to benefit the not-for-profit hospitals of Morton Plant Mease. If we can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us at (727) 462-7036 or MPMHCFoundation@baycare.org.”
For nearly 50 years, Morton Plant Mease Health Care Foundation has provided philanthropic support to the not-for-profit hospitals of Morton Plant Mease, including Morton Plant Clearwater, Mease Dunedin, Mease Countryside, and Morton Plant North Bay, New Port Richey.
Their philanthropic impact includes: grants in 2024 for a total of $10.6M.
Below are just some grant areas.
• Jacobsen Teaching Kitchen
• Interventional Radiology: a new neuro-interventional biplane imaging system with a floor-mounted three-axis C-arm and a ceiling-suspended C-arm.
• Nursing Services: 17 Nursing Scholarships
• Women’s and Children: Neonatal Emergency Transporter and 2,086 Halo sleep sacks to families of newborns
• Respiratory Therapist Earn As You Learn Program
• Cancer Care: 368 underserved patients treated by the Mammography Voucher Program and 27 Guests attended the Living Springs Cancer Retreat
• Morton Plant North Bay Hospital ER: More than $1 million has been granted to Morton Plant North Bay Hospital this year to help purchase state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging x-ray equipment for the hospital’s emergency department (ED). This X-ray machine will be dedicated to ED patients.
• Spirituality & Healing: 3.800 Patient consults by the Palliative Care Team
They are doing some great things. I would love to see their teaching kitchen!
Doorstep Inc
Topeka, KS|EIN: 48-0734624
Provides food and resources to the disadvantaged.
Thank you!
Neighbors helping neighbors – isn’t that what it’s all about? Thanks for the recommendation!
Second Chance Ranch and Rescue 87-2796503 in honor of the great work owner Signa does caring for over 200 animals!
Betty, we couldn’t find an organization with that EIN number. Can you provide any more details? Or is there another organization you want to recommend?
This is a great response with so many deserving organizations! I can’t tell if you have reached your limit so I am going to recommend Bike Walk Wichita! I have heard stories of your biking adventures and know that you support their mission. IT IS TOUGH TO BE GRANT FUNDED, I can totally relate and every little bit helps. Thank you for considering and enjoy your colorful Thanksgiving meal. 😃
Making biking and walking more accessible can make a HUGE difference in a community. Some of our favorite cities are ones where you can bike all over town – including to the farmers’ market! Thanks for the recommendation!
46-2800001
Just like Shelley, I don’t know if you’ve reached the limit.
Kelvin and I support
Peace Connections at 209 S. Pine in Newton
48-0985867
They help individuals break the cycle of poverty.
Thanks for all you do.
They are doing such great things – thanks for the recommendation! The funds are on the way!
Pre-Born
They provide ultrasounds for pregnant women who are not sure about their plans for the pregnancy.
Love, lasting hope, and practical support. Thank you and Merry Christmas!