Starvation One in nine people on earth do not get an adequate amount of food. This means about
795 million people are struggling to live a healthy life ("Hunger Statistics"). A lack of wholesome foods and nutrients can lead to illness, such as malnutrition. When kids do not get the nutrients they need, it can cause lack of focus, aggressiveness, and may also stunt their growth. People seem to believe that these issues are only valid in third world countries, while this is a problem in communities across the United States, as well. Today, people all over the world, young and old, do not have access to enough nutritious food to survive, so World Vision has united with communities to address immediate food needs, as well as growing …show more content…
Today, 48.1 million Americans live in food insecure homes ("Hunger and Poverty Statistics"). Food insecurity is defined as the state of being without reliable access to sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious foods. Most families will get enough food quantity wise, but will slack in the quality division due to the larger expense. In every county of the US, food insecurity exists, ranging from a low of 4 percent in Slope County, North Dakota to a high of 33 percent in Humphreys Country, Mississippi ("Hunger and Poverty Facts and Statistics"). This issue must be addressed. Food insecurity is harmful to everyone, but can have the worst effect on children, as they are at a critical point of growth. Households with children reported food insecurity at a significantly higher level that those without children, 19 percent compare to 12 percent ("Hunger and Poverty Facts and Statistics"). Every night, one in every five children go to bed hungry ("Child Hunger"). Without enough nutritious foods, children 's physical and mental health can be affected. If hunger affects the future of a child, it also affects the future of the United …show more content…
First of all, World Vision provides micro loans for young entrepreneurs to build up their businesses and have a way to continue obtaining food in the future. In the article, "Sarah 's Story", World Vision shares the story of how Sarah uses her loan to build up a successful bakery. Sarah used to only get one meal every day and wanted to bring in income for her family, so she started making donuts on a cement slab in front of her home. Every time it rained, Sarah would have to shut down her business, until one day she got a micro loan from World Vision. This loan helped her expand her business and Sarah now proudly bakes and sells 10 different cakes, scones, and donuts. Because of this loan, she can make food to help feed her community and bring in more income for her
795 million people are struggling to live a healthy life ("Hunger Statistics"). A lack of wholesome foods and nutrients can lead to illness, such as malnutrition. When kids do not get the nutrients they need, it can cause lack of focus, aggressiveness, and may also stunt their growth. People seem to believe that these issues are only valid in third world countries, while this is a problem in communities across the United States, as well. Today, people all over the world, young and old, do not have access to enough nutritious food to survive, so World Vision has united with communities to address immediate food needs, as well as growing …show more content…
Today, 48.1 million Americans live in food insecure homes ("Hunger and Poverty Statistics"). Food insecurity is defined as the state of being without reliable access to sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious foods. Most families will get enough food quantity wise, but will slack in the quality division due to the larger expense. In every county of the US, food insecurity exists, ranging from a low of 4 percent in Slope County, North Dakota to a high of 33 percent in Humphreys Country, Mississippi ("Hunger and Poverty Facts and Statistics"). This issue must be addressed. Food insecurity is harmful to everyone, but can have the worst effect on children, as they are at a critical point of growth. Households with children reported food insecurity at a significantly higher level that those without children, 19 percent compare to 12 percent ("Hunger and Poverty Facts and Statistics"). Every night, one in every five children go to bed hungry ("Child Hunger"). Without enough nutritious foods, children 's physical and mental health can be affected. If hunger affects the future of a child, it also affects the future of the United …show more content…
First of all, World Vision provides micro loans for young entrepreneurs to build up their businesses and have a way to continue obtaining food in the future. In the article, "Sarah 's Story", World Vision shares the story of how Sarah uses her loan to build up a successful bakery. Sarah used to only get one meal every day and wanted to bring in income for her family, so she started making donuts on a cement slab in front of her home. Every time it rained, Sarah would have to shut down her business, until one day she got a micro loan from World Vision. This loan helped her expand her business and Sarah now proudly bakes and sells 10 different cakes, scones, and donuts. Because of this loan, she can make food to help feed her community and bring in more income for her