Hunger must be on presidential plate By George McGovern and Jim McGovernMore people die from hunger in the world today than from war. Yet in all the presidential debates, there was not a single question to the candidates on their … [Read more...]
Lost in the supermarket: McGovern talks corn ethanol, food prices (and Hillary)
I asked him about what I consider to be the unconscionable shiftlessness and apathy on the issue from Democratic leadership. "I'm hoping that the Democrats, and I'm hoping that Barack Obama, will be bold and clear in articulating … [Read more...]
Food Bank Shortages and Us
Experts attributed the shortages to an unusual combination of factors, including rising demand, a sharp drop in federal supplies of excess farm products, and tighter inventory controls that are leaving supermarkets and other retailers with … [Read more...]
Vlog: Hunger in America – Part 3
First a recap from Part 1 and Part 2 ...Some stats on the current hunger situation in the country. In 2005, 37 million people were in poverty including 12.9 million children under the age of 18 yet less than 4 million of those children … [Read more...]
Vlog: Hunger in America – Merrimack Valley Food Bank Part 2
Everyone that I talked to for this project wanted me to let you know that the need is greatest at this time of year because of the cost of home heating. People in this industry, the clients and providers, are in a state of panic to satisfy … [Read more...]
Vlog: Hunger in America – Merrimack Valley Food Bank
Everyone that I talked to for this project wanted me to let you know that the need is greatest at this time of year because of the cost of home heating. People in this industry, the clients and providers, are in a state of panic to satisfy … [Read more...]