What’s the longest time that you’ve gone without eating? 12 hours? One day? Well some people, even many kids, go without food for over two weeks! To tell you the truth, I get hungry in just six hours waiting for lunch everyday, I can’t even begin to imagine what it must feel like for the 48.1 million people who live in the United States not knowing whether they are going to eat. With over 40 percent of food thrown out in the United States every year, it is eye-opening that hunger even exists in America. Even though many individuals, the community, and even the government has helped there is more that can be done to stop this horrible problem.
Millions of Americans face hunger every day. According to https://www.dosomething.org/us, one in six …show more content…
One way is to power up your food drive. Donating to food providers such as Feeding America or other local food banks helps supply many people with food. Also, being an advocate for federal nutrition programs like the Emergency Food Assistance Program or even the National School Lunch Program can support ending hunger in America too. These programs help provide 20 times more food than food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens, which is why it is important to promote these government programs. One of the easiest ways to help end hunger is by spreading the word. Talking to friends and family makes a large difference and if someone you know needs help finding food you can refer them to these providers. Since there are many causes of hunger, there are many solutions for hunger. However, one message is clear: hunger exists in the United States because we as Americans allow it too. It isn’t a matter of producing more food, it is a matter of having the will to end it. If every person put their mind and efforts in stopping hunger, I guarantee we would be able to end it. As Mother Teresa once said, “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed
Millions of Americans face hunger every day. According to https://www.dosomething.org/us, one in six …show more content…
One way is to power up your food drive. Donating to food providers such as Feeding America or other local food banks helps supply many people with food. Also, being an advocate for federal nutrition programs like the Emergency Food Assistance Program or even the National School Lunch Program can support ending hunger in America too. These programs help provide 20 times more food than food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens, which is why it is important to promote these government programs. One of the easiest ways to help end hunger is by spreading the word. Talking to friends and family makes a large difference and if someone you know needs help finding food you can refer them to these providers. Since there are many causes of hunger, there are many solutions for hunger. However, one message is clear: hunger exists in the United States because we as Americans allow it too. It isn’t a matter of producing more food, it is a matter of having the will to end it. If every person put their mind and efforts in stopping hunger, I guarantee we would be able to end it. As Mother Teresa once said, “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then just feed