Hunger Hits Home
9/26/2011 12:00:00 AM
by
Meredith Fay, Marketing Manager
Think hunger only happens to other people? Even longtime donors and volunteers are now turning to our agencies for help.
One member agency, the Southwest Minority Economic Development Association (SMEDA), recently shared a story about a volunteer-turned-client: "After volunteering for us for many years, Ms. Jones' husbands' hours were reduced at work so her family has been coming for our breakfast and lunch program. Ms. Jones is in need but she thinks of others first by telling about our many services. Tough times hit all of us one time or another."
Hunger hits home more often than you might think. Many of those who never expected to need help are now struggling to make ends meet in the wake of the recession. Ms. Jones' story is worth remembering as we head into the holiday season, giving thanks for what we have and remembering our many hard-working neighbors who need a hand up to weather these difficult times.
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