The problem with starving people in America is that, first of all people are starving. Then you have people who might die from not getting enough food. If homeless people have kids then it makes babies not get the nutrition that they should be getting. It just spreads all over tell about half of Americas population will be homeless or starving. No one should ever have to live through that, ever.
North Carolina is one of the states where the campaigns against hunger is continuous a plight for legislators, ministries and the families affected by this social dysfunction. Why is this state ranked so high in the area of child hunger? According to Chris Edwards “the federal government as a whole has about 26 food and nutrition programs operated by six different agencies. These programs were designed to aid lower-income families but the situation of those families has change dramatically since the programs were instituted (Edwards, 2009). Here in North Carolina the rate of food hardships has continued to climb and it has become more and more difficult for these families to keep food on the table.
I see the effects that poverty has on many people every day, and always think one day that could be me. Many people every day have to go without certain things people take for granted. Hopefully, the government will step in and put programs into place to re-declare the war on poverty and put an end to poverty for many individuals. If the government does not step in to help by putting programs into place what will happen to the many people who are on the verge of being poverty stricken? Many people are only 1 paycheck away from being considered low income and fewer and fewer people are being considered middle class.
This movement was a social movement wherein Christians were urged to improve social conditions for those less fortunate. | The movement helped some of the poor population, but unfortunately it wasn’t enough to close the huge gap between the rich and the poor. | Today there is still a gap between rich and poor, the upper class and low classes are perfect examples. Today many people are still without homes or jobs, living under bridges, and starving. But on the other hand, tons of celebrities have millions of dollars with nice houses and fast cars.
More importantly, it hurts the lives of the many people that were working for Hostess. They can't make a living without a job, without a job they wouldn't have the money to pay for their bills or even their house and might even add to the growing population of homeless people. It would also hurt the states in which the bakeries or plants were shut down. Also, the liquidation affects the people who love Hostess, people who grew up with Hostess, and the new-coming babies that won't be able to enjoy any of their products anymore. The Union is supposed to help the economy, not take away businesses that will help it.
One of the biggest concerns with the poverty that was happening in Brazil, was the extreme hunger these families were going through. They didn't have money to buy clothes, shoes, or even shelter sometimes. The money these mothers or families were making in order to support each other, went to food, but would only provide maybe one meal per day. Now that the Bolsa Familia Program has been put into place, we are seeing improvements. Borgen Magazine wrote an article on the Bolsa Familia Program and the benefits that are coming out of it.
The world population is growing faster than food can be produced. There are many countries that are starving because they can’t produce food. Some countries lack the money for research, education, or the land space. All across the world people are starving to death and this is the century that needs to fix it. There are countries like the U.S., Japan, and China that can educate other countries.
Which means they could not support their families or pay their bills. Although, soldiers did get paid, it was a situation where you had to figure out what if they did stop the pay. WIC and Food Stamp benefits were being threatened by the shut down as well. If WIC ran out of money that would mean a lot of pregnant women, babies and small children would lack a resource they all need. The same with Food Stamps, there are people who need these benefits.
Hunger has been attributed to significant health problems including poor infant and child development leading to learning difficulties and behavior problems both in school and within the community. In many communities where hunger is a significant issue the rates of school absenteeism are high. There is also a known connection between mental health and hunger as food insecurity creates tremendous stress for both individuals and families. But if people educate themselves about hunger and spend a little of their time giving and helping out at local food banks and their associated programs, you can know that you have helped put food on the table of their neighbors in need. For individuals and families –the young, elderly, and people of all ages; unemployed, working, homeless and struggling middle-class families – your contribution can make a
The Issue of Poverty and Hunger By: Nolan Kibit Lit III 2nd Hour One in seven people die of hunger, and 2.2 million children die each year because they are not immunized .Many people do not know how large of an effect poverty has on the health crisis that we face. Poverty is an important global issue because it plays a role in the estimated one billion people who lack access to health care systems. Health issues are a main concern for countries with high poverty populations. Poverty effects the way we act and live, and our health effects the way that we behave in the real world. Poverty effects our health in many ways including mental health and diseases, access to vaccinations, malnutrition, and attaining adequate healthcare.