🍔 The Looming Hunger Crisis
Even though we are producing more food than ever before
Americans think they don’t go hungry. We’re the wealthiest nation in the world. How is it that we can’t feed everyone in our own country? Yet 1 in 5 Americans experience food insecurity every week. But we pretend it’s not a problem. Even those who sleep hungry every night are socialized to be ashamed to admit it.
Demand for food assistance is soaring
From 2008 - 2010 I spent a lot of time volunteering at food banks in Los Angeles. Some of it was part of the work I did with the Los Angeles Mobile Legal Aid Clinic (LAMLAC - an acronym that just rolls off your tongue) and some was just a way to build community and meet friends.
From the first day I noticed one thing that surprised me: newer models of cars, including luxury brands like Lexus and BMW’s pulling up to receive the week’s groceries. Back then, it was an uncommon enough sight as to draw attention.
Today, it is commonplace.
Today, food banks serve “middle class” Americans - peop…
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