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Childhood Hunger

Childhood Hunger in the News

A look at Share Our Strength news and hunger and poverty headlines. Here are the ten most recent articles.

August 19
Charles McCormack Op-Ed
A perilous combination of factors - including soaring energy prices, bad weather (possibly linked with climate change), poor harvests, and dwindling food stocks - has created the most dangerous hunger crisis in decades. Adding to the crisis: a growing demand...

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August 6
Students in poverty falling behind
For the second-straight year, students eligible for free and reduced-price lunches failed to meet state benchmarks in both math and reading....

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August 5
Kids' meals aren't for kids
Some ‘kids’ meals’ pack a whole day’s serving of calories....

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July 6
Man-Made Hunger
The Group of 8 industrial nations must accept their share of responsibility for the food crisis and lay out clear plans to address it....

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July 3
A Gourmet Family Meal for $10?
Cooking a a gourmet family meal for $10....

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July 1
Combining food and fun
Summer programs step in to help combat hunger....

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June 30
Hoarding Nations Drive Food Costs Ever Higher
Food exports worldwide have dropped dramatically in recent months....

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June 26
More Utahns live in poverty—yet data shows participation in school breakfast programs remain low
More Utahns live in poverty—yet data shows participation in school breakfast programs remains low....

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June 25
Wisconsin flooding may mean pricier organic foods
Wisconsin flooding may mean pricier organic foods....

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June 20
Strong effort to feed the hungry earns high praise
The Portsmouth Taste of the Nation event is a big success....

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