by James Fuller, National Hunger Clearinghouse intern In late 2010, Chase Adam was a young Peace Corps Volunteer in Costa Rica. While sitting in the
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WhyHunger to Speak at NYC NO MAS HAMBRE Forum
Christine Binder
Nearly one in three Latinos goes hungry, although many of us simply aren’t aware of this crisis. If we want to end hunger, we need
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Stories from the National Hunger Hotline: Resources for Struggling Parents
Christine Binder
Meet Mike, a single father from a small town in Florida, who called the National Hunger Hotline after finding the number in the phonebook. His
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Food Bank Rebels (With A Cause!)
Christine Binder
"Close the Food Banks! Lay us off!" read the signs held by members of Freedom 90. Who are these people, you ask? A union of food bank
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Twitter Town Hall: Summer Meals are Here!
Christine Binder
Hunger doesn’t take a summer vacation. Only a fraction of kids who receive free breakfast and lunch during the school year participate in the Summer
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What We’re Reading: Salt Sugar Fat
Christine Binder
Investigative reporter Michael Moss caused a stir— and won a Pulitzer Prize— with his 2009 New York Times article questioning the safety of “pink slime,”
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Stories from the National Hunger Hotline: The Long Road to Recovery
Christine Binder
Following Hurricane Sandy, New York City opened seven “Restoration Centers” in the neighborhoods hit hardest by the storm in a “comprehensive effort to connect residents
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Why Wages Matter in the Fight to End Hunger
Christine Binder
Source: Images of Money The holiday season is a time of giving. More now than any other time of year, people feel compelled to donate
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What We’re Reading: Toxic Charity
Christine Binder
"Giving to those in need what they could be gaining from their own initiative may well be the kindest way to destroy people." Drawing from
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Understanding D-SNAP
Christine Binder
After a disaster, the government plays a large role in making sure that the people affected are fed. First, the President must declare a state
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