On June 3rd, communities across the country will unite to focus attention on the persistent problem of domestic hunger. For the third consecutive year, food banks and food-rescue organizations, soup kitchens and food pantries, and countless individuals, faith-based organizations and businesses will donate time, raise funds, and give food to help their neighbors.
Unfortunately even more of our neighbors need help this year. In December 2003, the number of unemployed persons was 8.4 million, or 5.7% of all Americans. Many of our neighbors have reached the end of their savings and are stretching impossibly tight budgets to put food on their tables. The fact is that the slow economy has only put added stress on what was already a growing problem evidenced by the fact that the number of people living in poverty in the suburbs alone rose from 12.1 million in 2001 to 13.3 million in 2002.
If we can all come together on one day, June 3rd, whether in person or through our individual activities, our call for a hunger-free America might be heard. Please use one of the toolkits provided on this site to get your organization, your company, your family, and your friends involved!
Thanks to Robin for the heads up.