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What is Hunger? • • Strong desire for food Discomfort, weakness or pain caused by a prolonged lack of food Pictures from Microsoft Office Clipart

Do you know anybody who suffers from hunger?

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Hunger Facts • 1 million people in Michigan are hungry • 14% of children under 18 live in poverty • 97% of people using emergency food are US citizens • 40% of the people using emergency food live in rural or suburban areas Pictures from Microsoft Office Clipart

Hunger Facts • 5% of people are homeless • Poverty level for a family of 4 is $17, 650 a year • Most common (38%) household size that uses emergency food is 2 -3 people • 2. 5% of federal budget spent on food assistance Pictures from Microsoft Office Clipart

Why Are People Hungry • • • Inadequate state aid Poor money management Unemployment Lack of Knowledge Pride Pictures from Microsoft Office Clipart

Methods of Decreasing Hunger • • Hunger Action Coalition of Michigan Food Bank Council of Michigan Soup Kitchens Community Gardens Financial/Food Donations Food Stamps Free or reduced lunches at school Pictures from Microsoft Office Clipart

What You Can Do • Offer your time – Soup kitchen – Food Pantries • • Offer your money Start a food drive Educate people about hunger Reduce food waste Pictures from Microsoft Office Clipart