Sad Facts About Hunger in America

I'd love to be able to say there are not children and families in America who go to bed hungry . . . but sadly, this is not the case. In your own community - and very possibly in your very own church - there are children and families who go to bed hungry. Consider the following facts and statistics on hunger in America from Share our Strength . . . 

1. 18.6 American kids receive food stamp benefits
2. Nearly one in four kids in America can’t count on having enough to eat
3. 15.5 million kids in America live in poverty
4. 19 million kids get a free or reduced-price school lunch on an average school day
5. Only 9.4 million kids get a free or reduced-price school breakfast on an average school day
6. Just 1 in 6 eligible kids get free summer meals

These statistics are just not acceptable, but sadly, they are accurate and each "number" represents a real child and real families.

What are you doing in your church to help children and families in need? Check my next post for FREE resources to help you help children and families in your church and community . . .