There are many ways to perform good deeds and to keep them giving. One can pay it forward to others who need help, or return a kindness or Tell 10 People. Feeding America’s “Hunger-Free Families” campaign seeks to encourage families to reach out and Tell 10 others about families who are living with hunger in their own communities.
Hunger is a daily norm for many Americans — it is found in rural areas, urban areas, and all other regions of America. There are 17 million families who many times don’t know where they will find their next meal. More than one-third of the households interviewed in the “Feeding America Hunger 2010 survey” said that sometimes they have no food.
“Somewhere in your own community is a parent who willingly sacrifices a meal so that his or her child can have a decent dinner,” said Vicki Escarra, CEO of Feeding America. Feeding America is trying to bring attention to his need and is currently the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization.
“We joined the campaign because we saw that so many families are going hungry, in this day and time, here in America,” said Laila Ali Conway. Ali and her husband Curtis Conway spent a day at a Foothill Unity Center food pantry, a branch of the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. They worked with volunteers, met clients and learned about the battles of people living with hunger. “They have kids just like we do and they have to worry about putting food on the table,” continued Ali Conway.
As the holiday season approaches, Hunger-Free Families campaign goal is to not only have people TELL 10 about the American hungry. They also want to inspire people to donate or volunteer at their local food bank. These efforts will help provide many meals to hungry families.