Solving World Hunger

	What is World Hunger? Action Against Hunger, an organization fighting against world hunger, defines hunger as the term used to describe when populations experience severe food insecurity. - Over 800 million people in world suffer from hunger - Hunger in children causes various development issues and lifelong health issues
	What Can You Do to Help? Donate - There are various organizations that are working to fight world hunger all over the world - Many of these organizations accept food and/or cash donations to help families in need put food on the table United Nations World Food Program - WFP focuses on providing emergency food assistance, particularly in countries experiencing conflict. Donate here. Feeding America - Feeding America is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States and works to connect people with food. Donate here Action Against Hunger - Action Against Hunger is an organization that creates programs that ensure communities all over the world have access to clean water, food, training, and healthcare. Donate here.
	Reduce Food Waste - According to the US Department of Agriculture, roughly 40% of food in the US goes to waste. By reducing food waste, we can preserve food to feed people suffering from hunger. - Easy ways to reduce food waste: o Plan meals ahead and only purchase the food necessary to make those meals o Store food in ways to keep it fresh o Donate any safe and untouched food to food banks
	Urban Farming According to Greensgrow, urban farming is “growing or producing food in a city or heavily populated town or municipality”. Many families suffering from hunger live in large cities and an increase in urban farms could help feed these families in need. - Resources to Start an Urban Farm: GroCycle – Provides an in depth look at different approaches to urban farming and examples Permaculture Research Institute – Provides an overview on the steps to starting an urban farm
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