Access to nutritious food is one of the most basic and important human rights, and yet, more than 700 million people faced hunger in 2023. A staggering 35% of the global population, equivalent to 2.8 billion people, experience “hidden hunger,” the lack of adequate nutrition. Global conflicts and trade disruptions have brought to light the […]
Financially, it is a difficult time for many right now. With recent hikes in inflation — some of the highest since 1981 — many feel a strain that comes at the expense of choosing between necessities. One particularly affected population includes seniors, many of whom face the decision to forgo medication in order to put […]
Many have needed a helping hand to endure the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking to help, Glencoe residents David Litchman and Peter Saravis — one with a background in restaurants and the other with one in public health — realized they had something to offer. They came up with Meal Match. “You make one contribution and it […]
2020 has exposed many of America’s most critical shortcomings, and not least among these is hunger. With an estimated 54 million Americans suffering from food insecurity (18 million of whom are children), it’s time to admit: our food system is not merely straining — it is broken. We’ve witnessed neighbors rallying together in unprecedented acts […]
Hunger knows no bounds, especially during a pandemic.
