(ARA) – When thinking about childhood hunger, many people
envision poverty-stricken regions on another continent, far from
home. However, millions of children right here in the United
States don’t know where their next meal will come from. It’s
called “food insecurity,” and it’s a big problem in communities
across the country. Nearly 50 million Americans, including more
than 16 million children and teens younger than 18, live with
food insecurity, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA). High poverty rates, significant unemployment and rising
gas prices are all contributing to the difficulty many families
have in putting food on the table. There is no single solution
to address the issue of hunger, but working together can have
the greatest impact. Here are three simple things anyone can do
to alleviate child hunger in their own communities: 1. Put
excess to good use Having extra can help feed those with less.
On the next few visits to the grocery store, if possible, buy
one or two extra non-pe