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"We all share responsibility for the fact that populations are undernourished." Pope John XXIII, Allocution of 3 May 1960 World Hunger-A Challenge for All: Development in Solidarity Released by the Pontifical Council "Cor Unum" on October 24, 1996 World Hunger: A Moral Response Article from Issues in Ethics, a publication of the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University. Hunger in the Bible A collection of references, courtesy of the Presbyterian Hunger Program The Hunger Site Learn about hunger while at the same time triggering a donation of food. Fact Sheet: Hunger and Famine From Food for the Hungry Hunger-Related Data Hunger - The Facts Material from the New Internationalist. Domestic Hunger Statistics Pdf download from Food For All. International Hunger Statistics Pdf download from Food For All. 12 Myths About Hunger A backgrounder from Food First. The Myth-Scarcity: The Reality - There IS Enough Food A backgrounder from Food First. It is a myth that world hunger is due to scarcity of food Courtesy of Physicians and Scientists for Responsible Application of Science and Technology Hunger in America 2001 America's Second Harvest provides a comprehensive profile of the incidence and nature of hunger and food insecurity in the US Facts and Figures on Hunger In-depth fact sheets on hunger in America, from America's Second Harvest. National Facts and Figures on Hunger and Food Insecurity in the U.S. From the Center on Hunger and Poverty at Brandeis University. Hunger Notes An online publication of the World Hunger Education Service. Economic Security: Background Materials From Connecticut KidsLink. A number of useful links, such as: Childhood Hunger Facts, Food Program Vital to Good Child Care, Food Stamp Questions and Answers, Poor Kids Undernourished. HungerWeb The HungerWeb has been organized along four categories, responding to four types of publics interested in hunger: researchers, advocates, educators, and field workers World Hunger Year In a world of abundance, hunger and poverty are unacceptable. The mission of World Hunger Year (WHY) is to support and promote innovative, long term solutions to hunger through self-reliance, economic justice, community building and food security. Ethics Updates: Literature on World Hunger Provides: 1. internet links relating to hunger; 2. survey of philosophical work on hunger; 3. summaries of recent articles on hunger; 4. discussion topics and term paper topics on hunger. Keeping it out of the dumpster An article by Joe McConnell on wasted food and hunger. Skip -A -Meal A program from the Religious Studies Department of Santa Clara University. International Conference on Hunger Keynote Address By Mary Robinson, President of New York University. United Nations Food Summit--Hope for the Hungry? Desmond McGillicuddy, MHM Hunger in a world of plenty Wealth, not scarcity, makes people hungry. Dinyar Godrej explains why pushing the 'free' market as a panacea is like prescribing pneumonia for a cold. Ending Hunger Article by Carla Cole, originally published in In Context, 1990 World Hunger Program The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America established a World Hunger Program because the Holy Spirit calls us to share in God's continuing care for all people and for the entire creation; because God asks us to love our neighbors as Christ loves us; and because God places us in a global neighborhood, with neighbors near and far who suffer hunger & oppression Presbyterian Hunger Program For over thirty years, the PHP has provided a channel through which Presbyterians can be engaged in the fight against hunger -- in the United States and around the World Hunger News & Hope An online periodical on hunger and poverty issues, published quarterly by Seeds of Hope Publishers, in partnership with the American Baptist Churches in the USA, Baptist General Convention of Texas, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Christian Reformed Church in North America, Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, Presbyterian Church USA, Reformed Church in America Center on Hunger and Poverty A Brandeis University site offering lots of information on hunger. Crop Walk Each year more than a quarter million CROPWALKERS put their hearts and soles in motion to help stop hunger, one step at a time, in some 2,000 locally-organized CROP WALKS and other community events. A project of Church World Service. The Hunger Project A not-for-profit global strategic organization committed to the sustainable end of world hunger. World Neighbors WN works to eliminate hunger, disease and poverty in Asia, Africa, and Latin America by helping communities to develop a problem-solving attitude and capacity. Congressional Hunger Center The purpose of CHC is to ensure that the issues of domestic and international hunger remain at the forefront of national debate. The Center sees its role as a leader and committed ally on behalf of the hungry, the poor, and those affected by humanitarian crises, both domestic and international. Food For The Hungry Our efforts include integrated, child-focused development and relief programs in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Development efforts include programs that equip entire communities with the tools they need to pull themselves from poverty. Additional relief efforts expand our reach into even more countries, where we respond to natural disasters (such as famines and earthquakes) and man-made disasters (such as war). We also send relief supplies to countries around the world. Food First A member-supported, nonprofit 'peoples' think tank and education-for-action center. Our work highlights root causes and value-based solutions to hunger and poverty around the world, with a commitment to establishing food as a fundamental human right. Results A non-profit, grassroots citizen's lobby that identifies sustainable solutions to the problems of hunger and poverty, in our world and in the U.S., and works to generate the resources necessary to make those solutions succeed. MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger Bread for the World Bread for the World is a nationwide Christian citizens movement seeking justice for the world's hungry people by lobbying our nation's decision makers. Freedom from Hunger Freedom from Hunger is an international development organization working in fourteen countries across the globe. We bring innovative and sustainable self-help solutions to the fight against chronic hunger and poverty. Together with local partners, we equip families with resources they need to build futures of health, hope and dignity. Food For All A program of the Food Industry Crusade Against Hunger (FICAH), which is a voluntary effort of the food industry to alleviate hunger and malnutrition by fostering long-term, self-help solutions in the United States and around the world. In principle, FICAH and its FOOD FOR ALL programs teach a person to fish, rather than simply providing the person with fish. By doing this we promote human dignity and enable our hungry neighbors to become self-sufficient. Share Our Strength SOS works to alleviate and prevent hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world. By supporting food assistance, treating malnutrition and other consequences of hunger, and promoting economic independence among people in need, SOS meets immediate demands for food while investing in long term solutions to hunger and poverty. To meet its goals, Share Our Strength both mobilizes industries and individuals to contribute their talents to its anti-hunger efforts and creates community wealth to promote lasting change. Partnership to Cut Hunger in Africa An independent effort formed by U.S. and African public and private sector institutions and international humanitarian organizations. The goal of the partnership is to formulate a vision, strategy, and action plan for renewed U.S. efforts to help African partners cut hunger significantly by 2015 Emergency Hunger LifeLine A project called the Emergency Hunger LifeLINE is establishing a single, nationwide telephone number that anybody can call to obtain food. Under the system, which already is operating in Washington, D.C., and West Virginia, any call to the number 1-800-HUNGRY2 will be automatically routed to the local referral agency nearest to the caller, based on the caller's area code and exchange Foodlink Foodlink is a Sacramento based hunger assistance organization. We are committed to feeding the hungry throughout California. Project Angel Food Hot meals to homebound people with AIDS. Serving over 600 meals daily in the Los Angeles area Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo (CA) Counties Northwest Harvest A Seattle-based non profit organization dedicated to preventing hunger in Washington State. Feed My People In addition to dispensing food supplies in the St. Louis area, we offer job counseling, budget guidance, G.E.D. assistance, literacy instruction, and other services designed to assist our clients in their quest to get back on their feet. Food Gatherers A food rescue program serving Washtenaw County, Michigan. Greater Philadelphia Food Bank Pennsylvania Hunger Action Center The commonwealth's statewide anti-hunger organization offering collaborative efforts to eliminate the causes of hunger. The Center's mission focuses on ensuring food security for all Pennsylvanians Island Harvest Long Island's Food Rescue Agency. Project Bread A non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating, preventing, and ending hunger in Massachusetts. Other Web Sites dealing with Hunger and Poverty Issues International Fund for Agricultural Development Hunger Links Freedom from Hunger Links to Other Anti-Hunger and Poverty Organizations Bread for the World |
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