hun·ger: (noun) a feeling of discomfort or weakness caused by lack of food, coupled with the desire to eat
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THE RESOURCES
Action Against Hunger
www.actionagainsthunger.org
Action Against Hunger is committed to ending world hunger. "The mission of Action Against Hunger is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations of conflict, war, and natural disaster. From crisis to sustainability, we tackle the underlying causes of malnutrition and its effects by using our expertise in nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy."
Move For Hunger
www.moveforhunger.org
Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. They have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of the Move For Hunger network also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs.
The Caterina’s Club
www.caterinasclub.org
Caterina's Club's mission is to provide warm meals, affordable housing assistance, and job training to homeless and low-income families throughout Orange County. It is supported by a vision where they are creating a modicum of consistency in these children's lives through something as simple yet meaningful as a nightly dinner.
USDA National Hunger Hotline
1-866-3-HUNGER or 1-877-8-HAMBRE
For over two years, Hunger Free America has been operating the USDA National Hunger Hotline. The hotline is a resource for individuals and families seeking information on how to obtain food. The National Hunger Hotline staff connects callers with emergency food providers in their community, government assistance programs, and various social services. Learn more by visiting www.hungerfreeamerica.org.
Feeding America Food Banks
www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks secures and distributes 4.3 billion meals each year through food pantries and meal programs throughout the United States and leads the nation to engage in the fight against hunger. Contact your local community food bank to find food or click here to read about public assistance programs.
SNAP Food Benefits
(formerly ‘Food Stamps’)
www.fns.usda.gov/snap
SNAP offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service works with State agencies, nutrition educators, and neighborhood and faith-based organizations to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits.
www.actionagainsthunger.org
Action Against Hunger is committed to ending world hunger. "The mission of Action Against Hunger is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations of conflict, war, and natural disaster. From crisis to sustainability, we tackle the underlying causes of malnutrition and its effects by using our expertise in nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy."
Move For Hunger
www.moveforhunger.org
Move For Hunger is a non-profit organization that has created a sustainable way to reduce food waste and fight hunger. They have mobilized the leaders of moving, relocation, and multi-family industries to provide their customers, clients, and residents with the opportunity to donate their food when they move. Members of the Move For Hunger network also organize community food drives, participate in awareness campaigns, and create employee engagement programs.
The Caterina’s Club
www.caterinasclub.org
Caterina's Club's mission is to provide warm meals, affordable housing assistance, and job training to homeless and low-income families throughout Orange County. It is supported by a vision where they are creating a modicum of consistency in these children's lives through something as simple yet meaningful as a nightly dinner.
USDA National Hunger Hotline
1-866-3-HUNGER or 1-877-8-HAMBRE
For over two years, Hunger Free America has been operating the USDA National Hunger Hotline. The hotline is a resource for individuals and families seeking information on how to obtain food. The National Hunger Hotline staff connects callers with emergency food providers in their community, government assistance programs, and various social services. Learn more by visiting www.hungerfreeamerica.org.
Feeding America Food Banks
www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
The Feeding America nationwide network of food banks secures and distributes 4.3 billion meals each year through food pantries and meal programs throughout the United States and leads the nation to engage in the fight against hunger. Contact your local community food bank to find food or click here to read about public assistance programs.
SNAP Food Benefits
(formerly ‘Food Stamps’)
www.fns.usda.gov/snap
SNAP offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net. The Food and Nutrition Service works with State agencies, nutrition educators, and neighborhood and faith-based organizations to ensure that those eligible for nutrition assistance can make informed decisions about applying for the program and can access benefits.
