Ep. 41: Food Insecurity
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There's a thief on the loose, and he's stealing from ' the greatest bank in the world' - the Food Bank! Can Nelson and his friends stop the crook and keep the food bank stocked and running?  In this episode we talk about food insecurity, its effect on child health, and some important resources that help to address child hunger. Book: 'The Great Food Bank Heist' by Onjali Rauf Resources: Feeding America - Hunger Relief Programs (https://www.feedingamerica.org/our-work/hunger-relief-programs) Feeding America is a nationwide network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries and meal programs. They provide food and support to over 40 million people annually. Public Assistance Programs (https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/public-assistance/food-security-hunger-help/) Detailed information about food insecurity in America, with dozens of resources for anyone who needs help, along with eligibility criteria and steps for applying No Kid Hungry - Find Free Meals (https://www.nokidhungry.org/find-free-meals) Resource Map: you can enter an address to find free, healthy meals being served by organizations in your community. You can also find these resources by texting the word FOOD to 304-304.
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