Food Insecurity

Here are some more links about the current state of food insecurity in the United States:

From the New York Times:

Hunger in U.S. at a 14-Year High

By JASON DePARLE
Published: November 16, 2009

WASHINGTON — The number of Americans who lived in households that lacked consistent access to adequate food soared last year, to 49 million, the highest since the government began tracking what it calls “food insecurity” 14 years ago, the Department of Agriculture reported Monday...
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/17/us/17hunger.html?scp=2&sq=food%20insecurity&st=cse

IFC Executive Director Chris Moran connects nationwide food insecurity to local needs: http://www.wchl1360.com/detailswide.html?id=12421


The Food and Research Action Center, a non-profit devoted to to eradicating hunger and under-nutrition in the United States: http://www.frac.org/index.html

Information for tonight's public hearing (Chapel Hill Town Hall) - 7pm

Please click on the link below to review and/or print this important historical information for tonight's public hearing.

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November 9 Memorandum regarding Community House Occupancy

From Today's News & Observer

Below is a very important article from the November 13th News & Observer. It is further confirmation of the increased food insecurity experienced statewide. The reality is that hunger and homelessness are equal oppotunity struggles. These strained economic times will continue to prove the importance of benevolence and community....OUR community.

http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local_state/story/189326.html

Why We Are Here.....

Courtesy of Rex Babin
The Sacremento Bee
Original Publish Date: Tuesday, Sep. 22, 2009

RSVVP Event to Support IFC Food Programs

Our 21st Annual RSVVP event is next Tuesday, November 10 and we hope you will eat out at one of the 95 restaurants that are participating this year. Look for participating restaurants at http://ifcweb.org/rsvvp2009.html. All proceeds from RSVVP benefit IFC Food Programs that are now reaching thousands of Carrboro and Chapel Hill residents.

As of September 30, 2,498 community households were active food pantry members, and we project that 90,000+ meals will be served again this year at the Community Kitchen.

Community House Mission and Vision Statement

Mission: Promote independence and self-reliance through a formative housing choice that informs, connects and empowers residents in their efforts to renew their lives, develop new skills, receive community resources and obtain employment and permanent housing.

Vision: Provide a home within a community setting, a place to live that will empower the entire person, encourage self-sufficiency and end homelessness.

FoodFirst Mission and Vision Statements

Mission: A local response to hunger working with the community to bring food security, adequate food supplies and support to individuals and families in need.

Vision:Maximize public/private partnerships to reduce hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition for those who work and live in Carrboro and Chapel Hill; and mobilize community resources to stamp out hunger for local households, low paid workers, the afflicted and unsheltered persons.