Broward Hunger Awareness Week starts today
In an effort to raise awareness of hunger in our backyard, the County
Commission has proclaimed June 1–7 Broward Hunger Awareness Week.
The student service organization Can-Teens has partnered with Million Meals
Committee to bring attention to the growing number of struggling low-income Broward residents and help raise awareness of the resources available to those who are in need of food assistance.
Broward businesses, residents, government offices are asked to:
1. Skip one meal for the week to better understand the plight of those in need and the discomfort of hunger.
2. Donated $5, the average amount of money spent on that “skipped meal,” and 100% of all money raised will go buying food for Broward food banks and pantries. Summer is particularly difficult because programs that help feed thousands of Broward County students while in school end, adding to food insecurity for about 50% of Broward County students.
3. Be aware. If you or someone you may know need help with food, call 2-1-1
First Call for Help for immediate and confidential assistance.
For more information or to participate, go to www.browardhungerawareness.com or www.millionmeals.org.
-- Scott FIshman
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SCOTT FISHMAN
CHRIS GUANCHE