Hunger is a major issue both at home and abroad. Nationally, there are 49 million people who are “food insecure.” Food stamps have been reduced by Congress placing a great strain on the Feeding America network.
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UNICEF races to stop malnutrition in Iraq
As the war inside Iraq continues, malnutrition is an increasing threat among children. UNICEF is rushing to provide desperately needed food for children under the age of 5.
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Ebola outbreak: WFP rushes food aid to restricted areas
The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is launching a relief mission to feed around 1 million people in countries affected by the deadly Ebola virus.
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School breakfast vital to fight hunger in America
Feeding America’s report on the hunger crisis facing this country reveals where we can improve child nutrition programs. School breakfast is one of those areas.
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How an exercise app fights hunger in America
The next time you see someone walking, running or biking they could very well be helping feed the hungry. A movement called Charity Miles has generated significant support for food banks across the country.
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Charity Milers feeding children in the Philippines
Thousands of runners, walkers and bikers have joined the Charity Miles movement over the last two years. Using this free app, they have taken fitness to a new level of helping social causes. Every mile exercised means a donation to charity via the app.
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Update on summer feeding at Cincinnati libraries
The Cincinnati Public Library just wrapped up its feeding program for children this summer. The Library distributed meals at fourteen of its branch locations. This was an expansion of feeding sites over the previous year.
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UNICEF feeding Iraqis who escaped Mount Sinjar
UNICEF, the UN children’s agency, is providing life-saving aid to Iraqis who have escaped from Mount Sinjar. Iraqis who are members of the Yazidi religion have been trapped on Sinjar after being displaced by conflict.
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RAF, U.S. Air Force team up to feed starving Iraqis
U.S. and British planes are bringing life-saving food and water to Iraqis trapped on Mount Sinjar. The U.S. military said it carried out its sixth airdrop last night to aid the Iraqi war victims.
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U.S., WFP bring food to starving Iraqis
The United States and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) are fast responding to the humanitarian catastrophe in Iraq. This life-saving mission includes the U.S military, the U.S. Food for Peace program and WFP bringing aid to war victims.
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