Despite being the world’s wealthiest and most agriculturally advanced country in the course of human history, the United States has fell victim to horrific reality of poverty-stricken hunger. Dating back to the beginning of urbanized migration, the United States has been sought upon as an idealistic model of hope and opportunity. However, due to the detrimental and ever-changing trends of the American economy, the increasing costs of food and housing, and the high unemployment rate, the land of the free has transformed into hunger-stricken home. As reported by Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action by Anna Leon-Guerreo, 15% of the American population can be classified as food insecure. In order to be defined as having food insecurity,
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Ranging from the National School Lunch Program to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, the USDA serves as a temporary bridge between assistance and recovery. SNAP, the United States’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, has grown into the largest nutrition program in the nation. Formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, SNAP aims at providing nutrition to eligible low-income Americans. Serving an average of 47 million low-come individuals on a monthly basis, the contributions of SNAP and other programs offered by the United States Department of Agriculture have shown to be efficient in minimalizing hunger across low-income …show more content…
Food insecurity, hunger, and poverty exist even within the local communities of South Dakota. In attempts to combat hunger, the United States has greatly benefited by the use of food pantries, emergency kitchens, as well as soup drives and banquet meals. Established and funds by a network of private organization and federal support, the Emergency Food Assistance has proved to be a helpful and reasonable resource for those in need. As stated by Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action by Anna Leon-Guerreo, a large majority of clients are at or below 50% of the poverty line. The combination of diet-related health diseases and the ever-growing population of the food insecure, the need for volunteering has been increasingly prominent. In spirit of giving back, my family and I offered our Thanksgiving break to volunteering. On the Thanksgiving weekend, my family and I volunteered our loving hearts to the Sioux Falls Banquet. With my loving family by my side, we consumed ourselves in a world of affectionate and appreciative individuals. From the homeless to children of poverty, we became a temporary friend to individuals of all backgrounds. Ranging from the duties of serving food to friendly conservation, we made the day a little bit brighter for our new
Ranging from the National School Lunch Program to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, the USDA serves as a temporary bridge between assistance and recovery. SNAP, the United States’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, has grown into the largest nutrition program in the nation. Formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, SNAP aims at providing nutrition to eligible low-income Americans. Serving an average of 47 million low-come individuals on a monthly basis, the contributions of SNAP and other programs offered by the United States Department of Agriculture have shown to be efficient in minimalizing hunger across low-income …show more content…
Food insecurity, hunger, and poverty exist even within the local communities of South Dakota. In attempts to combat hunger, the United States has greatly benefited by the use of food pantries, emergency kitchens, as well as soup drives and banquet meals. Established and funds by a network of private organization and federal support, the Emergency Food Assistance has proved to be a helpful and reasonable resource for those in need. As stated by Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action by Anna Leon-Guerreo, a large majority of clients are at or below 50% of the poverty line. The combination of diet-related health diseases and the ever-growing population of the food insecure, the need for volunteering has been increasingly prominent. In spirit of giving back, my family and I offered our Thanksgiving break to volunteering. On the Thanksgiving weekend, my family and I volunteered our loving hearts to the Sioux Falls Banquet. With my loving family by my side, we consumed ourselves in a world of affectionate and appreciative individuals. From the homeless to children of poverty, we became a temporary friend to individuals of all backgrounds. Ranging from the duties of serving food to friendly conservation, we made the day a little bit brighter for our new