Monthly Archives: May 2011

20 Facts about Child Hunger

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I know that child hunger is on the rise. I appreciate that we do our part as a community outreach. When we take the time to talk to the people in our lines who need food, it is the working poor. In Orange County, CA right now jobs are being lost, shelter is at a low and the need for food is high. Help support with food if you can. Drop off healthy fruits and vegetables to 3512 E. Chapman Ave.,Orange, Ca. Let us know by email if possible info@youarespecial.org.

20 Facts About Child Hunger And Child Poverty That Will Break Your Heart (excellent site)

The Economic Collapse

The Economic Collapse

Are You Prepared For The Coming Economic Collapse And The Next Great Depression?

Did you know that nearly half of the 44 million Americans that are on food stamps today are children?  Did you know that more than a fifth of all U.S. children are living in poverty and that a fourth of all U.S. children are enrolled in the food stamp program?  Did you know that most of the people that starve to death around the globe are children?  In 2011, child hunger and child poverty are major problems in the United States and they are at epidemic levels in many areas of the world.  The facts that are you are about to read are tough to stomach and they are meant to break your heart.  Most of us need to be touched on an emotional level before we will take action.  As I have written about previously, the world is on the verge of a horrific global food crisis.  Unless a miracle happens, there is not going to be nearly enough food for everyone in the world in the future.  We all need to prepare so that we will be able to feed our own families when that time comes and so that we will be able to be generous and share with others in need.

http://theeconomiccollapseblog.com/archives/20-facts-about-child-hunger-and-child-poverty-that-will-break-your-heart

If you are unemployed, should you move?

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The Economic Collapse

The Economic Collapse

Are You Prepared For The Coming Economic Collapse And The Next Great Depression?

If You Are Unemployed, Should You Move Somewhere Else In Order To Find A Job?

It has been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.  Unfortunately, millions of Americans find themselves slowly going insane as they apply for hundreds upon hundreds of jobs and yet never get hired.  It is incredibly difficult to get a good job in most areas of the United States today.  So if you are unemployed, and there are no jobs in your area, should you move somewhere else in an attempt to find work?  That is a very hard question.  Of course if what you are currently doing right now is not working it is only natural to want to change course, but sadly unemployment is absolutely rampant all over the United States.  Today, the “official” unemployment rate is hovering around 9 percent, but the true employment picture is much bleaker than that.

Article Here

About 1 in 7 receive food stamps

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WSJ

Real Time Economics

Economic insight and analysis from The Wall Street Journal.

  • May 3, 2011, 2:10 PM ET

About 1 in 7 in U.S. Receive Food Stamps

By Sara Murray

Growth in the food stamp program appeared to reach a plateau in February — with 14.3% of the population relying on the safety net program.

The number of food stamp recipients was essentially flat in February, the most recent month available, with 44.2 million Americans receiving benefits, according a new report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. (See a sortable breakdown of the data here.)

The food stamp program ballooned during the recession as workers lost their jobs or saw their hours and income reduced. The rise in recipients has begun to flatten in recent months, which may mean that as the economy is improving fewer Americans are seeking to join the program. Enrollment in the program is still high though, with 11.6

Rest of article here