Posts Tagged ‘hunger’
Goodr CEO Jasmine Crowe is fighting to end hunger and food waste
Jasmine Crowe is the CEO of an Atlanta-based startup called Goodr, which she founded in 2017. With 72 billion pounds of good food being wasted per year and 42 million people going hungry, Goodr is an organization that fights to end hunger and food waste. COVID-19 has led to the unemployment of 40 million-plus Americans, and…
Read MoreTekashi 6ix9ine can’t give money away as foundation rejects his $200K donation
Tekashi 6ix9ine posted a touching message on his Instagram page where he encouraged people who’ve been blessed to look out for others. He understands that, during the global pandemic, there are massive amounts of people who need help getting along on a daily basis. With all the negative attention swirling around his name, the rapper…
Read MoreFears and facts over Section 8 and SNAP loss during the shutdown
Amid the longest shutdown in government history, many who depend on Section 8 and Federal food assistance programs such as SNAP are concerned. Their concerns are well-founded and represent an unparalleled crisis for those who depend on social safety nets. The fundamental issue is what will happen next to these families. Here are some questions…
Read MoreSection 8 families in US face eviction and loss of SNAP benefits before March
The continuing government shutdown is causing economic hardship across the United States. Besides the impact on government workers, those dependent on SNAP and Section 8 housing are facing a looming crisis. Among these are the very real possibility of eviction and running out of SNAP benefits before March 2019. Section 8 is a government housing subsidy…
Read More50 Cent lends a hand to help end hunger
Hip-hop mogul 50 Cent is doing his part to help put an end to hunger in America. As highlighted by a recent story on the CNN network entitled “From Hip-Hop To Hunger,” 50 recently stopped by a New York City food bank to help the organization, Feeding America, in its efforts to feed the reported 49 million…
Read MoreThe 10 states with highest food stamp use
Out of all the tragic consequences of the economic crisis, conceivably the most ruinous is the reality that each day, more and more Americans are struggling to feed their families. Recent stats from the USDA specify that 14.2 percent of the United States’ population participated in SNAP; now officially called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…
Read MoreDiet plan: Side effects of dehydration
Not drinking enough water can cause dehydration. Most people do not consume the recommended eight to ten glasses of water per day so most are mildly dehydrated. Any activity, especially exercise, may require even more water consumption. The side effects of not drinking enough water can range from mild to life-threatening, so it is very…
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