1 in 6 Americans are hungry.

Yes, I know I’ve stated this fact before but Americans are difficult people to get through to sometimes.

1 in 6 Americans are hungry.

1 in 6 Americans are hungry.

Do you understand me?

1 in 6 Americans are hungry.

1 in 6 Americans are HUNGRY!

As part of my work on Clean Your Plate I strive to bring these types of things to your attention. In my personal life I strive to take food to our local food pantry when money allows- trust me I’m not rich by any means and scrap by most of the time but I know that everyone, no matter how little they have, can help fight hunger.

This summer I have agreed to take a cooking position for the Illinois Coalition for Community Services’ lunch program. All summer, 5 days a week I’ll be feeding kids in my area lunch that they will lose as school closes.

Everyone in my family is getting involved. T will be my supervisor (because she isn’t already ;}) and our daughter will be doing volunteer work to help feed anyone and everyone in need.

I’m excited about this opportunity- I’m excited to see what just 4 hours a day of my time can do to benefit the people in my area.

If you’ve no money or think you can’t help- think again. You CAN help. You can help  by scooping food onto plates that rest in the hands of hungry people, you can help by being part of the clean up crew- you can help by washing dishes or even hauling garbage. You can help.

Get involved and help end the fact that 1 in 6 Americans are hungry.