Posts filed under: Hunger

Hunger

Hunger in the United States and around the world

OPINION: Hunger doubles down amidst COVID

My family and I sit in Washington State. We are in King County and near the city of Woodinville. There are numerous food banks in the state, county and city and like your own community, there is not a single... Read More

Blessing Box: Addressing hunger in America

Take what you need, if you need, is the inspiration behind the “Blessing Box.” The idea is simple: people donate non-perishable, essential items, and place them inside the box so people in need can take what they need and leave what they... Read More

Pasta Power: Chef Bruno’s Caterina’s Club Feeds Children

As a philanthropist chef, Bruno Serato has given much to his community. Through his Caterina’s Club (named after his mother), whose mission is: “To provide every child the resources, love, and encouragement they need to be healthy, safe, and educated.”... Read More

Hunger Stops Here!

This weekend, one of the charitable groups which I actively and financially support, Northwest Harvest, teamed with King5 TV in a "Home Team Harvest" campaign to raise through donations of both food and money to provide for 3 million meals... Read More

Necessity – Invest wisely on Black Friday

On this Black Friday, the Friday where we have 1 in 6 food-insecure, let us get our collective acts together and spend some of that Retail Therapy energy on hunger in America.... Read More

Hunger and Food Insecurity – August 2012

Of the 925 million in this world who live with food insecurity every day, 528 million of them live in the Asia and Pacific regions. Think about that number it is over 50% of those who deal with hunger... Read More

Hunger & food Insecurity in Asia & Pacific

I recently read a piece put out byUpali Wickramasinghe, the Regional Advisor on Poverty Reduction and Food Security (CAPSA-ESCAP) in which it was articulated of the 925 million in this world who live with food insecurity every day, 528 million... Read More

Hunger is just plain ugly

This week I viewed a video (see below) surrounding the famine in eastern Africa and the millions of souls who are literally starving before the worlds eyes, a midst the lawlessness of Somalia and environs. The world's response as... Read More

National Hunger Awareness Day

National Hunger Awareness Day came and went on 7 June 2011. Reflect back, did you do anything different that day? Many didn't, some did. Let me highlight the efforts of some who came to may attention:... Read More

Hunger – Their bowls are still empty

You can sit and watch the tragedy of hunger in the United States continue, or you can do something. I thank you for your action, your community thanks you for your action and those who will have a... Read More

Hunger – Kind Acts

So often when we speak of hunger in the world, and specifically in the United States it occurs from a distance and in an impersonal manner, until it gets personal. Getting personal can occur when someone you know or... Read More

Hunger: Together the US and Brazil can make a difference

Kudos to President Obama of the United States and President Dilma Vana Rousseff of Brazil for their discussion of jointly addressing global food security issues during President Obama's recent visit to Brazil. As my readers know, I am a strong... Read More

No Kid Hungry

...nearly 17 million children in America—that’s almost one in four—face hunger. And it’s likely that these children will endure lifelong consequences as a result of having limited access to nutritious foods. In fact, they’re more likely to suffer... ... Read More

Hunger: To Give is Divine, Thank You for Giving

The 2010 Virtual Canned Food Drive was a success, raising approximately 150% of goal. I thank you for your kindness and generosity in helping address Hunger in America.... Read More

Let Us Give Thanks…

Let us give thanks 85 percent of the households in the United States are food secure Let us give thanks our family is not amongst the remaining 15 percent, which equates to more than 50+ million persons who are food... Read More

The Connection: Hunger & Sex Trafficking of Children

Were you aware that hunger, food insecurity is one of the root causes of individuals finding themselves victimized by Human Traffickers?  You might be asking yourself how is this possible.  In urban and rural situations both within the United States and... Read More

Hunger: When crime raises its ugly head, others go hungry.

Yesterday I learned that the number of individuals in the United States who are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (aka Food Stamps) assistance has grown by 14% and now has reached ~41 million persons, not surprising given ~43 million... Read More

BackPack Programs

In the United States there are programs within the public school systems to assist children with reduced resources to be able to have a light meal cum snack before school and a reduced price lunch during school. When the... Read More

Hunger: 1 in 6 Hunger; 1 in 7 Struggle

The United States census bureau recently released the statistics on poverty.  The numbers indicated 1 in 7 Americans are living below the poverty line. When you say it that way it doesn’t sound so bad does it, just 1 in 7.  Maybe... Read More

Hunger: The World’s Largest Tragedy and Scandal

How long would it take you to count to 925 million aloud?  More than your lifetime.  Count to 60 for me.  In the time it took you to count to 60, ten children died due to undernourishment.  I’ve written that Hunger Should... Read More
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