Hunger Blog

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Chandler and Juliana
Friday, Aug 20 2021
For millions of college students, affording food and housing is harder than just living off of a budget. Read why millions of college students are struggling with hunger.
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Laura Choate, director of a food pantry in Oklahoma City
Friday, Jun 11 2021
Imagine discovering a beautiful truth about yourself, only to lose everything, including your home. For Laura Choate, who came out when she was 11, that was a reality. Now, Laura is working with LGBTQ youth facing homelessness in her community.
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Gregory Gross at the care for real pantry in Chicago
Wednesday, Jun 9 2021
For anyone, visiting a food pantry can take a lot of courage. And for the LGBTQ community, it can be even harder. One food pantry in Chicago is taking three important steps to ensure LGBTQ neighbors facing hunger feel safe, welcome and accepted for who they truly are.
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Mother and son hugging outside in field while wearing masks.
Thursday, May 20 2021
When the pandemic began, a local farm in Hawaii wasn't sure if they'd be able to stay open. But thanks to the Hawaii Foodbank, the farm not only stayed open, it was able to provide healthy produce for Hawaii families facing hunger.
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Family with two young boys posing in front of a brick house.
Tuesday, May 18 2021
Have you ever wondered how hunger affects your body? Here are three surprising effects that are devastating for the 44 million Americans facing hunger today.