[cg] Another Hunger ending strategy

2004-04-27 Thread Sharon Gordon
I recently read about some programs that have added a new strategy for helping children who experience chronic hunger. In addition to the school breakfast and lunch programs, some schools have started sending home backpacks of food over the weekends so that children don't have to go without food f

Re: [cg] Another Hunger ending strategy

2004-04-28 Thread Connie Nelson
As one who spent the last 5 years working for a food distribution center supplying food to 250 food pantries and other hunger relief agencies, I love the backpack idea. This is an especially appealing program in rural areas where food pantries may be few or non-existent or with little resources