Food & Water Watch • 2022 Annual Report
Donor Spotlight Marilyn Allan
Go to the Food & Water Watch and Action websites. You’ll be impressed,
communities — populated mainly by people of color and lower income levels. I saw the environmental injustice of our food system as well as the misery of farm animals. I began donating immediately. I’m a proud member of the Food & Water Watch Advisory Council, and I continue to be impressed by the excellence and professionalism of this organization.
hopes her giving inspires others to join the fight Please introduce yourself to our readers. My name is Marilyn Allan, and I live in rural Connecticut with my husband and our rescue pup, Heidi. Now that I’m retired from my career in human resources, I can focus on what means the most to me — enjoying the outdoors and preserving our environment and wildlife. How did you hear about Food & Water Watch, and what motivated you to make your first gift? I learned about Food & Water Watch several years ago while listening to National Public Radio. I was appalled to learn about factory farms and their toxic waste polluting the land, water and air of surrounding
and you’ll be welcomed to participate in
many ways, at any level. Look at the results achieved across the country on numerous fronts — fossil fuel reduction, plastic waste alternatives, chemical toxin elimination in our food system and more — to make this country healthier for all of us! What gives you hope for the future? I’m very concerned about our global future but remain hopeful
What do you hope to accomplish through your philanthropy?
Marilyn hiking in the White Mountains of New Hampshire with Heidi “ I remain hopeful because of the efforts and successes of this organization and how it inspires and promotes tomorrow’s climate champions.”
I know that supporting Food & Water Watch and Food & Water Action makes a BIG difference!!! I hope my philanthropy inspires other people to add their support! If you were talking to someone about giving to and getting involved with Food & Water Watch and/or Food & Water Action, what would you tell them? What do you wish every- one knew about our mission?
because of the efforts and successes of this organization and how it inspires and promotes tomorrow’s climate champions. As a
grandmother, I’m committed to these efforts and encouraged by the achievements which will benefit the next generation.
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