The
Many Faces of Hunger
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Summary:
The Many Faces of Hunger
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Every
dollar invested in early childhood care saves
as much as $7 later by increasing the likelihood
that children will be literate and employable. |
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The
hunger factor in South Florida goes beyond
children, it includes the elderly, the working
poor, the mentally and physically challenged,
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We
at Daily Bread Food Bank provide food for
organizations that are feeding those in need. |
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of those served by the Daily Bread Food Bank
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"In
South Florida alone there are over 295,000
children living in poverty." |
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September
- October 2006 N.1
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You are reading our first issue of the Daily Bread Food
Bank's eNewsletter "Power Outreach Purpose",
POP for short. The objective of our eNewsletter is to
share with you our life, experiences, struggles and triumphs
toward making a South Florida better community for all
of us. One without hunger, one without poverty.
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Judith
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Executive Director
Daily Bread Food Bank
Tel. (305) 633-9861
Fax. (305) 633-0036 |
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The Many Faces of Hunger
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When
we think of poverty and hunger, what is often the first
image that comes into our minds? The children, of course.
We've all seen the images of poverty-stricken, hungry
children from all over the world; but we don't need to
travel the world, they are right here in South Florida
with over 295,000 children living in poverty. And child
poverty and hunger is indeed a very serious problem.
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The Hidden Costs of Child Hunger
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According
to statistics from the Children's Defense Fund, every
year a child spends growing up in poverty will cost an
estimated $11,800 in lost future productivity over his
or her working life. Conversely, every $1 invested in
early childhood care saves as much as $7 later on by increasing
the likelihood that children will be literate, employed,
and enrolled in post-secondary education. And obviously,
the first and most basic need in the care of these children
is food.
However,
children aren't the only ones who suffer from poverty
and hunger. Think about the elderly; how many are
home-bound, perhaps ill or bed-ridden, with no family
or support system and no access to food? With all
the advances in medical science, people may be living
longer, but not necessarily better. How many elderly
people have to choose between shelter, medications,
or food?
And, as we all know, for many Americans, wages have
simply not kept up with the cost of living, and
food has become an unaffordable luxury. Of the people
seeking emergency food relief, more than one in
three had to choose between paying rent and buying
groceries. All too often, they can't afford even
the most basic of necessities-food. |
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A
smile only a full belly can give. |
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Then
there are the homeless, the mentally and physically challenged,
battered women, people living with HIV and victims of
natural disasters.South Florida has a multi-faceted, many-sided
problem with hunger among its residents.
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The Empowerment of Daily Bread Food Bank
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This
is where the Daily Bread Food Bank comes in. We provide
food not only for needy children, but for those who sometimes
fall through the cracks and can't be counted: the elderly,
working poor, the homeless, and the mentally or physically
ill. We provide food for organizations to help improve
the lives of those less fortunate. Daily Bread strives
to feed all people with faces of hunger.
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Want To Help Us Do Something About It?
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And
you can help not only with contributions, but by raising
awareness. Forward this newsletter on to a friend; because
regardless of the face, no one should have to be hungry.
Kind regards,
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"I find it is as rewarding and fulfilling
to help and give back to the community as it is
to see a smile of joy on a customer's face who is
enjoying a perfectly cooked fish from my stove top.
This balance has become an important way of life
for me.
Over the past 20 years, I have been fortunate enough
to have worked with many talented chefs. Share Our
Strength is an innovative and progressive culture
that continues to motivate Miami's chefs. Food is
our business, our art, and our life. We must be
the leaders in the fight against hunger. Even more
specific, by fighting childhood hunger we want to
create the first hunger free generation." Chef
Allen Susser, Chairman Miami SOS. |
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Every
month in this section we will spotlight the name of donors
like you who have contributed to helping us end hunger
in South Florida. Please give and become a POP Superhero!
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How many children annually are living in poverty
in the United States?
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1,000,000 |
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B.
3,000,000 |
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C.
10,000,000 |
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D.
13,000,000 |
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Answer |
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Daily
Bread Food Bank
Randy Miller
Special Events/Communications Coordinator
5850 NW 32 Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
Tel. (305) 633-9861
Fax (305) 633-0036
rmiller@dailybread.org
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Daily
Bread Food Bank, a not-for-profit organization,
empowers other South Florida not-for-profit organizations
to feed needy people and improve their lives.
We do this by providing food and other grocery
products; and by educating and engaging our community
to fight hunger and poverty.
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