 380,000 people in Minnesota are hungry or at risk of becoming hungry.  In 2007, 1.8 million people visited food shelves in Minnesota.  69% of eligible food stamps are used each year.  Over 10% senior citizens live in poverty.

 From 2008 to 2012, visits to food shelves increased by 62% statewide according to Hunger Solutions. In the nine-country Twin Cities metropolitan area, the jump to 97% was an even bigger.

 Feeding America  The Backpack Program  Secret Meals  Kids against Hunger  Action Against Hunger  Kick Hunger’s Butt  No Kid Hungry

BBill Clinton RRachel Ray CCourtney Cox BBrad Pitt CChristina Aguilera MMariah Carey MMatt Damon SSusan Saradon WWyclef Jean TTrain

 Donate to a local food shelf  Host a food drive  Empty bowl project  Help in a soup kitchen  Donate money  Reduce food waste

Claire and Kade prepare to help package food bags. Justin and Brandon organize the food to be used for donations and in the “Meal in a Bag”.

Fulda FCCLA members help pack “Meals in a Bag” for needy families in the community.

Members gather food to be brought and donated to the local food shelf.

 In 2007, 16% of families with children experienced food shortages.  Hunger can affect a child’s ability to do well in school.  In 2008, 3 million deaths occurred due to child hunger..

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