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Students Change Hunger
The hunger relief organizations of New Jersey are challenging all students, staff, teachers and parents to think of those less fortunate this year by organizing a food drive at their school, beginning September 15 through November 16. The Federation of New Jersey Food Banks is collaborating on a state-wide effort entitled Students Change Hunger. This [...]
An atmosphere ripe for progress
Lots of links today! First up this Wednesday, here’s a video about the generation that CBS & researchers have dubbed “lost.” As a member of this generation, I wouldn’t call us lost so much as losing in this economy. Many of us are service-oriented and uber-creative. We want to work and have independence. Job applications [...]
Hungerstock Happy
We at the food bank are positively pumped for Hungerstock! We have Patty Smyth & Scandal hailing from New York City. Former girlfriend to Richard Hell and heavily influenced by the punk scene in Greenwich Village, Patty did hits like ‘The Warrior’ as well as ‘Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough’ with Don Henley of the [...]
USDA Report Says Nearly 49 Million Food Insecure
Wednesday last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released results of an annual study done by the Economic Research Service. The Household Food Security in the United States, 2010 reported nearly 49 million food insecure Americans. This is a slight drop, which demonstrates the effectiveness of federal food assistance programs. Yet food insecurity remains high. [...]
Fight Hunger! Win Prizes!
Hey, you! Yes, you. Have you decided how you’ll take action against hunger for Hunger Action Month? Tell us what you’re up to so we can share ideas and find the most creative ones. Simply text HUNGERACTION + a description of your HAM action to the number 27138 or visit the online form HERE.
Take Action Against Hunger in September
Members of the Feeding America network (FBSJ!) ramp up their efforts to make people aware of hunger during the month of September. It’s called Hunger Action Month, and we’re asking you to participate. Right now, in the year 2011, the United States is home to more than 50 million food insecure people. Over 101,000 of [...]
HAM: How Will You Help Fight Hunger?
Hunger Action Month is here. During this month designated by Feeding America, the Feeding America network of some 200 food banks across the country asks everyone to make concerted efforts to fight hunger in September. What can you do, you ask? You can visit hungeractionmonth.org to check out FA’s “30 Ways in 30 Days” which [...]
Does a handout help or hinder?
What a busy summer! Putting together plans for Hunger Action Month in September, the Eastern Regional Conference and the annual tennis tournament in October, and our 25th anniversary next year. These are opportunities to improve the way we accomplish our mission, raise other people’s awareness and learn how to better fight the problems of hunger [...]
