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The Hunger Blog

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Peek inside the backpack feeding millions of kids this weekend

It’s Friday and all your classmates are itching to get the weekend started. Just waiting for that last bell to ring. They’re already making plans – some are going to...
By Paul Morello on
October 18, 2019

16-year-old 'teen ambassador' educates kids about child hunger in America

By Paul Morello on
September 26, 2019
In America, 1 in 7 children is at risk of hunger. For one 16-year-old from New York, that’s one too many.And she’s doing something about it.Meet Jessica McCrorie. She just...
Irene, the community school coordinator, talks to Elijah

Three ways you can fight school lunch shaming in America

By Paul Morello on
September 14, 2019
Imagine a little kid at school, in line for his daily lunch. He might not have eaten yet today, he might not have even had anything since he left school...
Child Hunger
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Hunger Grows in Rural America

By Jessica Schoen on
September 14, 2019
When we think about the issue of hunger, we often imagine an urban setting. But the truth is that hunger is common, and sometimes even more so, in rural areas...
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Feeding America's response to Hurricane Dorian and how you can help

By Paul Morello on
September 6, 2019
In the past week, Hurricane Dorian has devastated islands in the Bahamas with massive flooding and destructive winds. Now making its way up the east coast, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas...
Disaster Response
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Starting Food Pantries at Schools Help Kids Thrive

By Paul Morello on
August 14, 2019
Summer break is winding down and that means another school year is right around the corner for many communities across the country. Going back to school in the fall often...
Child Hunger
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4 tips to simplify the lunchbox packing process

By Erin Chase on
August 12, 2019
Packing lunches for yourself and your kiddos is a great way to save money on food, but it also can wear on you as the days and weeks go by...
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3 Reasons Local Food Banks Need Funds

By Olivia Thoelke on
August 9, 2019
Food drives: they happen at your office, your child’s classroom, your local church, community centers, and more. With 40 million Americans going hungry, donating boxed or canned foods may seem...
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3 Reasons Local Food Banks Need Funds

By Olivia Thoelke on
August 9, 2019
Food drives: they happen at your office, your child’s classroom, your local church, community centers, and more. With 40 million Americans going hungry, donating boxed or canned foods may seem...
Jackson sitting at a lunch table.

Help Kids Facing Hunger This School Year

By Allison Weber on
August 8, 2019
In America, [custom:reus_number_children_food_insecure_1inx_string] children experience hunger, and there may be millions of kids across the country who are not getting the nourishment their bodies need. We chatted with Christina Martinez, program...

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