Hunger in the United States

Seniors Going Hungry: Study Suggests 6 Million At Risk

AP | Posted 11.20.2009 | Impact


LAS VEGAS — A new study by the Meals on Wheels Association of America shows roughly six million seniors are at risk of being hungry. The charit...

You and I Call It Hunger; USDA Calls It Food Insecurity

David Becker | Posted 11.16.2009 | Impact


David Becker

A USDA report released Monday found the highest rate of food insecurity in 13 years. Almost one in six American households, or 17 million households, are food insecure.

Media Literacy 101: The Doritos Challenge

Susan Moeller | Posted 11.10.2009 | Media


Susan Moeller

Today's digital-media-enabled contests, perhaps even the most familiar reality-TV, American Idol-type kind, are popular because they promise a rags-to-riches success for at least one contestant.

How to Help End Hunger: Feed Your Mind

Lissa Coffey | Posted 11.18.2009 | Living


Lissa Coffey

Knowing about all the hungry people in the world gives us more reason to be grateful every time we sit down to eat. And now we can take action to help feed people every time we sit down at our computers.

Project Oatmeal: Feeding the Hungry of New York

Anthony Papa | Posted 03.02.2009 | Living


Anthony Papa

As he filled the heavy bags of apples to be donated to the poor, a thought came Noah Lukeman. What if we could have a lighter food to transport that contained a longer shelf life?

Solving the Global Food Crisis: The Case for a "Poverty Czar"

Bruce Friedrich | Posted 03.01.2009 | World


Bruce Friedrich

Addressing global poverty at its roots means recognizing that the most significant factors driving up food costs are the diversion of crops to biofuels and the growing demand for meat.