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Category Archives: Hunger Blog
Hunger in Kent County
August 27, 2010 – 5:43 pm
By: Emma Rosauer, Access Hunger Response Director It is always interesting to attempt to explain my job to a new acquaintance. Many in West Michigan are unaware that there is a need for a Pantry Network in Kent County, let alone nearly 20,000 individuals monthly who use the pantries within the Network. Last fall, when [...]
16 Million Hungry Kids
August 24, 2010 – 5:17 pm
“Acknowledging that the hunger faced by millions of American students during the summertime is “a catastrophe,” the top nutrition official at the U.S. Department of Agriculture wants to experiment with a totally new approach to feeding poor kids during the months they have no access to subsidized meals at school cafeterias. The idea: issue a [...]
The Hungry in America Project
August 18, 2010 – 7:49 pm
The Hungry in America Project by the FEED Foundation is a campaign that focuses on domestic hunger. Click here to watch a powerful trailer for a documentary that is scheduled to be released in November 2010.
Hunger Has a New Face
August 18, 2010 – 5:33 pm
During these difficult economic times, the face of hunger is changing. Please watch this video clip to hear more about this topic on the Today Show.
Garden Tours
August 11, 2010 – 3:42 pm
Our Kitchen Table is having their 3rd Annual Garden Tours in the coming weeks. You will have a chance to view gardens, discuss food issues, and connect with gardeners. Thurs. 8/19 Millennium Park, Wild Edible Food and Medicinal Plant Bike Tour. Tues. 8/24 SECA Walking Tour Thurs. 8/26 ECA Walking Tour, Barefoot Victory Garden Sat. [...]
Kids’ Food Basket Needs Your Vote
August 11, 2010 – 2:25 pm
Kids’ Food Basket is entered in the Pepsi Refresh Project hoping to receive a $50,000 grant, and they need your help!! Here’s more information: “Kids’ Food Basket attacks childhood hunger by providing 2,600 nutritious, fresh sack suppers to kids every day. Sack suppers fill a gap schools and parents often can’t afford, in a way [...]
Bread for the World Sunday
August 11, 2010 – 1:44 pm
“This fall, thousands of churches and faith communities will renew their commitment to end hunger by celebrating Bread for the World Sunday. Encourage your church to take part on October 17 or another Sunday in the fall. FREE resources to help your church participate in Bread for the World Sunday are now available to order [...]
An Inspirational 11 Year Old
July 23, 2010 – 3:16 pm
“My dream is that there are no hungry people. I may only be 11 but I know I can do it. ” Her name is Katie Stagliano and yes, she is only 11 years old. Katie received a cabbage plant from Bonnie Plants in 2008 which she planted, cared for, and tended. Her hard work [...]
Gardeners Share Their Harvest
July 21, 2010 – 6:13 pm
“An estimated 100 billion pounds of food, enough to totally eliminate hunger, is thrown away annually in the United States. It does not have to be this way – and you can help.” Please check out Ample Harvest and look for ways to get involved!