How to Help Hungry Children
While many people have experienced hunger at one time or another in their lives, there are currently nearly 17 million children in America that face hunger on a regular basis. Hunger and malnutrition can cause lifelong physical and emotional problems such as stomach aches, headaches, weak immune systems, colds, ear infections and chronic fatigue. Luckily, there are numerous things you can do to help hungry children.
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Direct and Indirect Ways
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Support companies and organizations that donate funds to charities that help to fight childhood hunger. Before you do business with a corporation or a local entity, find out what kinds of charities they support. If childhood hunger is an issue that you care about, do your business with companies that share similar values.
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Host a fundraiser or benefit and raise funds to help alleviate childhood hunger. Some national organizations provide support and help defray the cost for you to raise funds on their behalf. If you can't afford to make a monetary contribution, helping to raise money is a great way to do your part.
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Bring canned goods to a local food bank. Most regions have food pantries or food banks where they collect food donations for homeless families or families in need. Find one that primarily serves children and bring regular donations of non-perishable food to help the cause.
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Donate money to national organizations that fight childhood hunger. Some programs will tell you exactly what your contribution will buy for children in need, so you can feel good knowing that your contribution went directly toward helping hungry children.
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Tips & Warnings
Before you donate money to a charity, make sure it is a respected organization and recognized by the government as a nonprofit company.
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