Tuesday, March 31, 2009

April Food Day!

This is a post from Things That Inspire about April food Day...

Did you know that...

One in eight Americans are at risk for hunger?

Four million Americans receive assistance from Feeding America each week?

Children who are hungry have slower emotional, social and educational development?

Millions of elderly Americans go to bed hungry every night?

So many people who never thought they would need food assistance are now asking for help from their local food bank. They have lost their jobs through the massive down-sizings and layoffs. They have exhausted all of their resources. Elderly people on fixed incomes are finding that costs are out-pacing their incomes.

It has never been more important to support causes like these; so many people are pulling back from charitable contributions at a time when the need has never been more acute. Please consider making a donation to your local food bank today.
You can find a local food bank through the Feeding America website.
Another option is to make a direct contribution to Feeding America through their secure website. Any amount would be sincerely appeciated. Even a $1 contribution will provide 10 pounds of food and grocery items to men, women, and children facing hunger in the United States.
Thank you to Meg from Pigtown Design and Chris from Easy and Elegant Life for coordinating April Food Day.
"Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the places you can, at all the times you can, to all the people you can, as long as you ever can.”
– John Wesley
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15 comments:

  1. beauty commaApril 1, 2009 at 12:59 AM

    This is unbelievable! I knew that many Americans struggle, especially now, but I had no idea things were this bad. But even Norway, one of the most wealthy nations in the world, has trouble taking care of every citizen. It's really sad! Thanks for posting this, it's important that we bloggers use our voices to help the less fortunate.
    Trudi

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  2. Lucy April 1, 2009 at 5:32 AM

    Thank you for posting about this Judith. It's a sad reality and we seriously need to all do our part. The joke's definitely on us...
    Bless your heart Ma belle Judith for bringing up this important subject. Have a wonderful day:)

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  3. Pigtown*DesignApril 1, 2009 at 6:24 AM

    THANK YOU!!!

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  4. A Gift Wrapped LifeApril 1, 2009 at 10:23 AM

    Hi Judith,
    What a moving post today. As you know, I am here in Canada but the same dire situation applies, we all must take a look around and see who needs help. Your post reminds us of this, good work!

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  5. Miss KrisApril 1, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    Dearest Judith,

    What a powerful post, I too had no idea how bad things are. I will try my best to do what I can.

    Kindly, Miss Kris

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  6. Noel SolomonApril 1, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Judith,

    This is incerdible.. Thank you for the update and encouragement!

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  7. DebiApril 2, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    Hi Judith,
    It is so sad that country as rich as ours, has people going hungry!We all need to do our part as best we can. It is so important that we help. Thank you for posting all the info.
    Also thank you for visiting by blog and for your very sweet comments!
    Be back soon!
    Hugs,
    Debi

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  8. annechovieApril 2, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Thank you for your very sweet comment, Judith! I so appreciate your kind words and support!

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  9. ceeceeApril 2, 2009 at 8:51 PM

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  10. vicki archerApril 3, 2009 at 6:57 AM

    Isn't it great it was such a success. Have a wonderful weekend Judith, xv.

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  11. gatherings homeApril 3, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    Judith....what a lovely post. Giving to those in need is a lesson we must instill in all our children. It goes to the core of humanity...and is what makes us a community. Bravo to all who contribute.

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  12. matiApril 4, 2009 at 2:40 PM

    What a splendid and much needed cause- thanks for sharing the links and the program- !

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  13. Lucy April 5, 2009 at 6:21 PM

    Hello Judith:) Well you really shouldn't be surprised that...I've given you an award! Come on over to my site:)

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  14. Kirsten SteenApril 5, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Thanks for sharing this! So glad bloggers are on it. I've been trying to figure out a way to give and this helps!
    Blessings to you!

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  15. me, myself, IApril 6, 2009 at 4:03 AM

    Thanks for this thought provoking post - Wherever we live, we all need to do our part as best we can - John Wesley was so right, love the quote :)

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