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Hunger Games film can revive WWI era fundraiser

The opening of the new Hunger Games film offers a unique opportunity. The movie series, which is produced by LionsGate Films, has previously teamed with the UN World Food Programme (WFP) and Feeding America. WFP is the largest organization fighting world hunger while Feeding America is this nation’s food aid network.

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Halloween event seeks to scare off hunger

According to Feeding America, Spokane county’s rate of hunger is 15.4 percent. The child hunger rate exceed 22 percent. Food assistance is needed to give families that safety net as they struggle to escape poverty.

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Snap, Crackle, Pop and fighting hunger

Many people start their morning with the famous Snap, Crackle, Pop of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies. On Thursday, October 23, you can follow that great breakfast with Kellogg by joining their twitter chat.

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Tough choices face hungry families in America

What if, no matter how much you worked, you did not have enough money to pay your bills? You might then be confronted with an awful choice. Do you pay for utilities or do you pay for food?

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Actress Viola Davis says end child hunger

Actress Viola Davis recently spoke about her childhood trauma living with hunger.

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How the Chicago Marathon can feed the hungry

Tomorrow is the Chicago Marathon. This great sporting event is an opportunity to join the Charity Miles movement which is feeding hungry people worldwide. Here is how.

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How Congress can fight child hunger in America

It was President Harry Truman who once said “No nation is any healthier than its children.” So where do things stand right now in America? Over twenty percent of children live with hunger or “food insecurity.”

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TV host wants to feed 9 million meals to the hungry

Over 49 million Americans suffer from hunger. They turn to food banks for help. A TV show host wants to make sure there is enough food available for all those in need.

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Feeding America wants food drives for Halloween

It’s not too early to plan a bit for Halloween. You can feel it starting to get cooler outside. The night of ghouls and goblins will sneak up on us soon.

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Top 10 states suffering from hunger revealed

Bread for the World today announced the 10 states in America with the highest rates of hunger or “food insecurity.”

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