1 in 6 Americans are facing hunger at any given time. 1 in 7 Americans are moving at any given time.
By
teaming up with relocation companies across the country, Move For Hunger is
creating one of the nation’s largest year-round service programs. Their movers offer to pick up the unwanted, non-perishable food items from those who
are moving and deliver it to their local food banks.
As you may be aware, many people throw out a good deal of “stuff”
when they move. Unfortunately, a lot of this “stuff” is food that could
be delivered to a family in need rather than thrown away. That’s where they come in …
If you are moving now, in the future or know someone who is moving - we encourage you to go to their website HERE and find what local movers work with Move For Hunger in your area. You can get a quote to move the stuff you are keeping and they will provide a box for the food to be donated. They will pick it up and deliver it to the local food bank. You DO NOT have to get a quote or use them as a mover. They will still provide boxes, pick up the food and deliver it. You may also drop it off at their offices if desired.
In 2014 - we hope to have boxes at all our offices where you can pick them up or just drop off the food you would like to donate.
We wanted to provide some awareness about hunger on a more local level also...
When most people think
about hunger, they think of a starving child in a third-world country. Or
perhaps they think of a long line of homeless people waiting outside an
inner-city soup kitchen.
The truth is: hunger is
a HUGE problem everywhere in the United States, but it’s not always easy to
see. In a country known for its wealth and prosperity, 50 million Americans
struggle to find their next meal.
1 out of 6 people in your life is hungry
The face of hunger has
changed. No longer is it just the homeless man on the street reaching out for a
helping hand, but every day millions of people are struggling to feed their
families. No one is a stranger to the economic hardships of today.
Who are these millions?
They are all around us!
Hunger is not limited to a single demographic or geographic region of the
country. It is not a problem only affecting the homeless or the poorest of the
poor. Hunger is everywhere, and the numbers are staggering.
As the economy continues
to put a strain on our wallets, people are being forced to make extremely
difficult decisions. What does hunger look like, you might ask?
·
It is your father-in-law
who just got laid off and now struggles to pay his mortgage and put food on the
table.
·
It is your elderly
neighbor who must choose between buying groceries and heating her home.
·
It is your child’s
classmate who goes to school each day without lunch and is too embarrassed to
ask for help.
What are the effects of hunger?
Adults who suffer from
hunger live shorter, less healthy, and less happy lives. They are more likely
to be obese, more prone to mental illness, and more susceptible to deadly
diseases. Hunger is terrible for adults, but it’s so much worse for children.
1 in 5 U.S. children go to bed hungry each night
Hunger and
malnourishment go hand-in-hand, and kids who miss out on essential nutrients
during their critical years of growth will be dramatically disadvantaged for
the remainder of their lives. 1 in 5 American children go to bed hungry each
night.
According to the Food
Research and Action Center, hungry children have compromised immune systems and
are two to four times as likely as nourished children to develop health
problems—ranging from the relatively minor to potentially fatal. Childhood
hunger also impairs cognitive development. Kids who don’t have enough to eat do
worse academically, do worse socially, and risk becoming so impacted—even by
only temporary food insecurity—that recovery becomes impossible.
You can even get more involved by organizing a food drive. Move For Hunger will gladly help to provide promotional materials! Stay tuned as we become more involved!
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