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North Texas Food Bank Receives $100K Equitable Food Access Grant from Starbucks to Address Food Insecurity in BIPOC Communities

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Friday, August 6, 2021

Dallas, TX, Aug. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) received a $100,000 equitable food access grant from Starbucks to help increase access to nutritious food among households with individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) residing in communities experiencing high food insecurity rates.

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Dallas, TX, Aug. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) received a $100,000 equitable food access grant from Starbucks to help increase access to nutritious food among households with individuals who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) residing in communities experiencing high food insecurity rates.
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, 1 in 6 people in North Texas may face hunger, says Trisha Cunningham, President and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank.
With this grant, well be able to continue to identify and address racial disparities in our communities and provide food for our neighbors in need.
Equitable food distribution is now a larger priority for NTFB moving forward, with a goal continued increase to food access across their 13-county service area.

Americans Overwhelmingly Support Hunger as Policy Priority

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

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While many Americans are worried about themselves or others having enough to eat, the public also wants policymakers to make hunger a priority.

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While many Americans are worried about themselves or others having enough to eat, the public also wants policymakers to make hunger a priority.
While COVID-19 laid bare many challenges Americans face today, this research underscores the importance of addressing hunger and the impact it has on too many individuals and their families.
At the same time, Americans overwhelmingly support hunger as a policy priority (76%), with another 13% saying they arent sure.
Americans concern about hunger is fed by several sources, with more than half (52%) saying they heard about hunger in the news.

NEW DATA REVEALS NEARLY 10% OF GLOBAL POPULATION IS HUNGRY, A GROWING CRISIS FUELED BY COVID-19, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND CONFLICT

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Monday, July 12, 2021

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This sharp spike in hunger rates has been driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict and climate shocks.

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This sharp spike in hunger rates has been driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, conflict and climate shocks.
An estimated 45.4 million children are suffering from acute malnutrition, the deadliest form of hunger.
Hunger has been increasing since 2014, reversing decades of previous progress, and the new data confirm a sharp uptick since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Action Against Hunger staff are responding to the growing need in hotspots like Colombia, South Sudan and Yemen, and in more than 45 other countries.

Marvel 'Shang Chi' Super Hero Simu Liu And 'Home Economics' Actress Karla Souza Join The Creators Of got milk? To Help Provide Up To 1 Million Meals To Kids Facing Hunger Via #StayStrongTogether Challenge

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Thursday, May 13, 2021

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"The financial fallout from COVID-19 has pushed child hunger to record levels - 27% of children under 18 are food insecure.

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"The financial fallout from COVID-19 has pushed child hunger to record levels - 27% of children under 18 are food insecure.
Whatever your strength, there\'s a way you can share it to help kids and create child hunger solutions.
No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive.
No Kid Hungry is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization committed to ending hunger and poverty.\n'

COVID-19 And Climate Shocks Driving Dramatic Increase In Hunger In Latin America, New Studies Find

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

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Two additional surveys conducted by the organization in Colombia and Peru also indicate alarmingly high levels of hunger as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Two additional surveys conducted by the organization in Colombia and Peru also indicate alarmingly high levels of hunger as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Action Against Hunger and its partners surveyed thousands of households in this region in October and November 2020.
"More than 58% reported living in overcrowded conditions," said John Orlando, Country Director for Action Against Hunger in Colombia.
For more than 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries.

Food For Free Named Winner of the 2020 .ORG Impact Awards in the Fighting Hunger and Poverty Category

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

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The mission-driven organization was honored in the Fighting Hunger and Poverty category for its work improving access to healthy food within the Boston community.

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The mission-driven organization was honored in the Fighting Hunger and Poverty category for its work improving access to healthy food within the Boston community.
Their programs address short-term hunger and the long-term health effects of food insecurity and poor nutrition, while reducing food waste.
"Since 1981, Food for Free has been working very hard to connect food with people who need it most," said Sasha Purpura, Executive Directorof Food For Free.
"Congratulations to Food For Free for being named the 2020 .ORG Impact Award winner in the Fighting Hunger and Poverty category,"said Jon Nevett, President and CEO of the Public Interest Registry.

The Global Hunger Crisis: How Women Are Fighting A Similar But Different COVID-19 Battle All Over The World

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

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Women are part of the 2 billion people impacted by hunger , and COVID-19 is only exacerbating the problem.

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Women are part of the 2 billion people impacted by hunger , and COVID-19 is only exacerbating the problem.
Women are experiencing higher rates of hunger for reasons like culture, law, unequal pay, and lack of healthcare throughout the world.
There is a global hunger crisis and women are hit the hardest.
"During COVID 19 women are experiencing hunger in more extreme ways," said Emily Janoch, CARE Director of Knowledge Management.

Alarming Levels of Hunger Highlight Scale of Challenge to Achieve 'Zero Hunger' by 2030 - Global Hunger Index Report

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Monday, October 12, 2020

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According to the 2020 Global Hunger Index (GHI), published today, "alarming" levels of hunger have been identified in 11 countries and hunger remains at serious levels in another 40 countries.

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According to the 2020 Global Hunger Index (GHI), published today, "alarming" levels of hunger have been identified in 11 countries and hunger remains at serious levels in another 40 countries.
The latest projections show that 37 countries will fail to achieve even "low" hunger levels by 2030, according to the 15thannual report in theGHIseries, published by Irish humanitarian organization Concern Worldwide anditsGermanNGO partnerWelthungerhilfe.
The report found "alarming" hunger levels in: Chad; Timor-Lest;Madagascar:Burundi; Central African Republic; Comoros; Democratic Republic of the Congo; Somalia; South Sudan; Syria, and Yemen.
The GHI used data from 107 countries to produce a ranking and categorisation of hunger levels using five categories; from low and moderate, to serious, alarming and extremely alarming.

Action Against Hunger Releases "Band Together" Campaign and New Poll Showing Americans Want Greater U.S. Leadership on Global Hunger

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019

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The campaign aims to empower parents around the world and scale up medical interventions to address this growing public health issue.

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The campaign aims to empower parents around the world and scale up medical interventions to address this growing public health issue.
Action Against Hunger aims to get millions more bands, training, and treatment to families in need around the world.
The new survey also found:
More than 80% of Americans think their government isn't doing enough on global hunger, with younger generations most likely to demand greater U.S. leadership.
Action Against Hunger is the world's hunger specialist and a nonprofit leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good.

2019 Global Hunger Index: Climate Change An Urgent Threat

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

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It calls for large-scale action and radical transformation to address the interlinked challenges of hunger and climate change.

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It calls for large-scale action and radical transformation to address the interlinked challenges of hunger and climate change.
Concern Worldwide U.S. CEO Colleen Kelly said, "The 2019 GHI shows that the UN Sustainable Development Goal of Zero Hunger by 2030 is under threat, and climate change is one of the primary causes."
Not only is hunger increasing, but many of these countries are also worst affected by climate change.
Climate change is affecting the global food system in ways that increase the threats to those who currently already suffer from hunger and undernutrition.