Hunger, Poverty and the Economy

Feeding America provides low-income individuals and families with the fuel to survive and even thrive. As the nation’s leading domestic hunger-relief charity, network members supply food to more than 25 million Americans each year, including 9 million children and 3 million seniors. Serving the entire United States, more than 200 member food banks support 63,000 agencies that address hunger in all of its forms.

September is Hunger Action Month and  throughout the month, Feeding America’s nationwide network of 205 food banks are calling upon their communities to take action by giving up something small through the “Give A Little, Feed a Lot” campaign.  By identifying small things in life, a person can see what the value of that item would translate into meals and can then donate the value to their local food bank.  Americans are encouraged to participate in the month by attending local food banks events, donating time, money or their voice, participating in one of many corporate promotions and getting children involved as “Hunger Helpers.”

Please visit their website to learn more about the campaign, local events and ways you can help, including visiting the Cheesecake Factory for a free slice of cake in return for donations of canned soup. http://hungeractionmonth.org/

CATHOLICS CONFRONT GLOBAL POVERTY is a new initiative of Catholic Relief Services.  "The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS) call on one million Catholics in the United States to confront global poverty. Advocate with us to end hunger, disease, conflict, and other issues that affect the lives of our brothers and sisters worldwide." Join their effort and learn more at : http://www.usccb.org/sdwp/globalpoverty/