Hunger is an issue worldwide -be it in developing countries or otherwise – with poverty being cited as cause. A source stated that as of 2008 (2004 statistics), the World Bank has estimated that there were an estimated 982 million poor people in developing countries who live on $1 a day or less (World Bank, Understanding Poverty, Chen 2004).
A worldwide concern. Asia. Africa. Even in America. In fact, there are 35 million Americans who are hungry or living on the brink of hunger.
That is why the Stamp Out Hunger! drive is launched. Already in its 16th year, the Stamp Out Hunger! drive is the
For those of you in the US and who wants to participate in this noble drive, here’s what you have to do: Prepare a bag containing non-perishable foods, like canned or boxed goods before the postman drops by with the regular mail delivery on May 10. There will be about 230,000 postal carriers in more than 10,000 communities who will collect donations from homes across the country and deliver them to food bank members of America’s Second Harvest – The Nation’s Food Bank Network and other hunger relief organizations.
Again the big day is on May 10, Saturday. Mark it in your calendars, please. And remember you can help end hunger with just a bag of food - a simple effort that will go a long way.
For more details about the annual Stamp Out Hunger! drive, you may ask your local postal personnel, contact your local post office or visit http://www.helpstampouthunger.com.
As a last note, wherever we may be, we can help. We can help in little ways. We can participate in the Feeding Projects of our local community or of our local organizations. In any way we can, let’s all help. Let’s share our blessings to the less fortunate.
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