Nearly 1 in 4 children in America
struggle with hunger-that's 17 MILLION of our kids. Hunger in America is
a harsh reality that many of us face. That is the reason why I have
been a part of Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale for the last 3
years. With the support of family, friends and businesses throughout
Ohio, I am proud to be able to say I have raised several hundred dollars
for the cause. This year will be no exception. Please visit back after
the beginning of June for complete details of the 2010 Shake Your Bon
Bons' Bake Sale.
Hunger affecting more people in our country than ever
before.
- 14.1 million children in America live in poverty.
That’s 5.5% more
than a year ago. (For a four-person family, that means getting by on
less than $420 a week.)
- Nearly half (49.2%) of American children will receive
SNAP (food
stamp) benefits at some point in their life.
- The weak economy has put millions of previously
secure American
families at risk.
- Effective federal nutrition programs that provide
nutritious food to
families in need are still underutilized. 10 million eligible kids in
this country are not receiving school breakfast. Only 1 of every 6 kids
eligible for free summer meals actually gets them. That means 16.3
million kids who qualify for these meals don’t get them. Millions of
Americans who are eligible for SNAP (food stamps) do not use the
program.
Did You Know?
- Lack of enough nutritious food impairs a child’s
ability to
concentrate and perform well in school.
- They are more likely to experience headaches,
stomachaches, colds,
ear infections and fatigue.
- Children who struggle with hunger are sick more
often, recover more
slowly, and are more likely to be hospitalized. (Strength.org)
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Great American Bake Sale
