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The blessing of eating, the power of feeding

The blessing of eating, the power of feeding

“I’m starving to death!” It’s 11:30 a.m., and I’m leaning over the side of my cubicle to complain to a co-worker. It’s been three hours since I’ve eaten breakfast, and I’m already anticipating lunch. I whine as if I’m powerless to stop my stomach from growling. But in...
Rescue a child from the red zone

Rescue a child from the red zone

What does starvation look like? You’ve probably seen the images — children with swollen bellies, bony legs, and brittle, yellowed hair. Those images are devastating, but they are just one part of the harsh reality of a global food crisis. Starvation also looks like a...
Why August is a dangerous month for many kids

Why August is a dangerous month for many kids

If you’re like I am, you’re tired of the unbearable humidity and mugginess, and you’re ready for fall to arrive. Being out in the sweltering heat can sap your energy … and it’s even worse if you haven’t had anything to eat all day.  The dry air and scorching...
The four W’s of the global hunger crisis

The four W’s of the global hunger crisis

Worldwide hunger remains one of the most critical needs facing our world today. Countless men, women, and children suffer from swollen bellies, hollow cheeks, and the constant, gnawing pains of starvation. But who are these people? Where do they live? And why is...
What do you do when your child is starving?

What do you do when your child is starving?

What if you woke up this morning and had nothing to feed your child? You have no money … no job … no car … no one you can ask for help. You are totally out of options. This is a daily reality for parents living in famine-stricken countries. Their children cry and beg...