HUNGER VOLUNTEER

In 2011, the latest data available, the USDA reported that more than 50 million Americans—including nearly 17 million children—lived in households that couldn’t afford enough food on a consistent basis throughout the year. The majority of food insecure or hungry Americans were working parents, children, senior citizens, veterans, and people with disabilities. The good news is that effective citizen service—combined with improved public policies—can make a big difference. Working t... ogether, concerned individuals, civic organizations, youth groups, congregations, businesses, and elected officials can do their part to ensure that all Americans have access to sufficient, nutritious foods to ensure a healthful, active lifestyle. Millions of Americans already generously give time and money to fight hunger, but they don’t always know the way to make the greatest impact. That is why ConAgra Foods and the New York City Coalition Against Hunger (NYCCAH) are spearheading a new nationwide initiative called “Ending Hunger Through Citizen Service.” Starting with this web site, this effort includes concrete tools to help the public engage in volunteerism and for nonprofit groups to effectively harness the energy of such citizen service.More