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We Built It: The Myth of the Self Made Man
The Republican National Convention theme “We Built It” is a beautifully crafted slogan; if it only provided the full story.
Oregon Food Bank: Hunger & Food Insecurity In Epic Proportions (video)
In Oregon alone, 20 regional food banks, and 950 local agencies are involved in distributing food to those in need
And, it’s not nearly enough. 25% of the state’s populace are receiving food stamps, and many of those are children.
Rethinking the Problem of Food Waste (video)
Maybe we can’t solve intractable problems of hunger and food insecurity in America, but we certainly could do much more to help to improve the lives of many that would also benefit society as a whole.
Urban Gleaners: Reducing Food Waste to Reduce Hunger (video)
It’s not a solution to hunger but it’s an important way to help those in need, and reduce food waste.
Oregon Food Bank: Hunger & Food Insecurity In Epic Proportions-2 (video)
We would do well to listen to what Rachel Bristol, longtime CEO of the Portland Food Bank has to say on the subject of poverty and food insecurity in the U.S.
The Buddy Pack Program
November 30, 2010 For children living in poverty and going to school in central and northeast Missouri, there is something to look forward to at the end of the week…their buddy pack. Nondescript backpacks are filled at the local food bank with food and snacks by volunteers. The program started just 5 years ago in [...]
Oregon Food Bank Needs Your Help: Blog For Food 2010 Campaign Begins
From February 15 through March 15, 2010, the Blog For Food Campaign, a coordinated effort of participating Oregon bloggers, seeks to help Oregon Food Bank (OFB) raise funds to address the rising (and alarming) levels of hunger and food insecurity in the state. Sadly, Oregon has joined the ranks of four other states (Mississippi, Maine, [...]
The Growing Face of Modern Hunger in America (video)
In this story, 2 working parents strive to put healthy food on the table for their family. It’s not always an easy task.