So today I attend a Feed America Twitter party. The reality is anyone of us could need the help of Food Banks it could happen just like that.. then before you know it. You are there. For me, My husband lost his job over 2 years ago. I can understand choices and and lack of options. No American should be hungry. Period. So take the time and read this entire post, I ask you as one American to Another.
The following are tweets by people on twitter.
The some of FACTS about American Hunger
@foodbankccs: This September Speak Out Against Hunger on behalf of the 49 million people in America who face hunger. #hungeraction
DresdenPlaid: My family was one of the 49 million families food insecure. I’m involved with #HungerAction so others know that they are not alone.
nokidhungry: At #NoKidHungry, our goal is to end childhood hunger in America by 2015.
CTECA: @feedingamerica It makes sense, right? They’re not focusing on learning when their bellies are growling.
@nokidhungry: It’s going to take all of us across the country to end hunger. Follow advocacy groups, share, educate.
@foodbankccs: Share information about #HungerAction Month like this video of Hungry Kate, Girl With a Belly Ache http://t.co/ZlTK8ILf
What can do to help end Hunger in America?
@JRin3words: You can start by getting involved at the local level: http://t.co/PMU9AfvJ
@foodbankccs: Asking local businesses to hang a #HungerAction Month banner or post.
@JRin3words: Also, donating to @FeedingAmerica helps bring 8 meals for every $1 to its network of food banks as well!
@nokidhungry: Dine Out For #NoKidHungry happens in Sept w 1000s of restaurants: http://t.co/oIJR89it
@foodbankccs: Get involved by downloading the 30 Ways in 30 Days calendar http://t.co/ZlTK8ILf
@VolunteerSpot: What r some donation guidelines for giving 2 foodbanks? http://t.co/BTj05gAM
@DresdenPlaid: Yes! My blog will be orangeplaid. Bloggers: heres how to help with #HungerAction http://t.co/GR0RkJZs
@foodbankccs: Go Orange in September. http://t.co/qC2uEHcY
Here are the People who are doings Something!
@imstephdotcom We used to donate snacks @ school for kids who came in w/o breakfast. Not their fault.
@mrlady: First thing is teaching my kids to help, donate, give, and show kindness to those in need.
@couponschange: By using 3 coupons on our site, we will donate a meal to a hungry child CouponsChange
@suebob: I’m lucky enough to have an employer who matches my contribution to Feeding America.
@nokidhungry: We also teach families how to cook healthy, affordable meals through @cookingmatters
@mrlady: We had one mom in our ‘hood who cooked breakfast for any hungry kid 1X/month. That woman changed my life.
@Kat4Obama: In my house we donate what we can every month to our local food bank.
@Tote4Pgh: Garage is now empty. 3 boxes of backpacks go to @Glccpgh and we wrap up summer! Here we come #Hungeraction month! #Totedrive
The Truth for all Americans!
AdaOrie1: When one person is hungry it impacts everyone one of us.
@mrlady: When you donate food, donate REAL food. Give people a chance to have real meals. Give the best, not the leftovers.
@DresdenPlaid: Pay attention. Donate without being asked. Help others let go of shame. GET INVOLVED. Feed America Facebook page
@mrlady: HONESTLY talking about hunger issues, trying to take the shame out of it.
@mrlady: You wouldn’t believe the difference giving a child a real meal can make in their whole lives.
@Babypop: We can not shy away from hungry it is in our towns and our schools Act ! http://t.co/E8aCzPEV
I know I spoke of NoKidHungry on my blog in april and I am asking you again do something with your family to change someones lives, teach good food not the old cans no one wants. Donate money that can help, consider the cost of one meal eating out. Or Dine cause .. Wear Orange on September 6th. and tell others why you are. Small steps can change America.
Everyone can visit http://www.hungeractionmonth.org to get involved.
