FOOD
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How does a child understand hunger?
There are two forms of food insecurity: chronic and acute. Chronic food insecurity is commonly described as the result of overwhelming poverty indicated by a lack of assets (means of living). Acute food insecurity is when a person's inability to consume adequate food puts their lives or livelihoods in immediate danger.
Macon-Bibb County has a poverty rate significantly higher than State and National Averages.
In 2020 about a quarter of the population lived at or below poverty.
21.6 % of the population for whom poverty status had been determined in Macon-Bibb County, GA
( which is 48.6,000 out of 225,000 ) live below the poverty line.
That number, 21.6%, is higher than the national average of 12.5%.
I repeated because I can hardly believe what I am writing.
We do not often see, hear, or become involved in that which is of large importance.
Most of us ( like myself ) are trapped in the basic struggle of survival, to keep it all afloat, trying to lend a hand when we can.
Yet, it must be clarified as to those who do not help when they are capable to actually make a better world.
Instead, they garner very large salaries and do not care about the poor. Sometimes government and/or organizations misuse millions of grant monies on unnecessary projects such as has happened with the UDA ( Urban Development Authority ) in Macon, GA. There has been poor judgement in the handling of financial decisions by organizations like the UDA ( Grant Money ). They have lacked the decency to perform with honesty and integrity as cited in the first of this column series on JUSTICE, still available to read.
Thus, one side of the scale is poverty, while the other side is heavily tipped with:
millionaires/billionaires/overpaid politicians/inhumane corporate characters
who turn a blind eye to the reality of this great unbalance.
There are two forms of food insecurity: chronic and acute. Chronic food insecurity is commonly described as the result of overwhelming poverty indicated by a lack of assets (means of living). Acute food insecurity is when a person's inability to consume adequate food puts their lives or livelihoods in immediate danger.
Macon-Bibb County has a poverty rate significantly higher than State and National Averages.
In 2020 about a quarter of the population lived at or below poverty.
21.6 % of the population for whom poverty status had been determined in Macon-Bibb County, GA
( which is 48.6,000 out of 225,000 ) live below the poverty line.
That number, 21.6%, is higher than the national average of 12.5%.
I repeated because I can hardly believe what I am writing.
We do not often see, hear, or become involved in that which is of large importance.
Most of us ( like myself ) are trapped in the basic struggle of survival, to keep it all afloat, trying to lend a hand when we can.
Yet, it must be clarified as to those who do not help when they are capable to actually make a better world.
Instead, they garner very large salaries and do not care about the poor. Sometimes government and/or organizations misuse millions of grant monies on unnecessary projects such as has happened with the UDA ( Urban Development Authority ) in Macon, GA. There has been poor judgement in the handling of financial decisions by organizations like the UDA ( Grant Money ). They have lacked the decency to perform with honesty and integrity as cited in the first of this column series on JUSTICE, still available to read.
Thus, one side of the scale is poverty, while the other side is heavily tipped with:
millionaires/billionaires/overpaid politicians/inhumane corporate characters
who turn a blind eye to the reality of this great unbalance.
FOOD DESERT: Low- income and rural neighborhoods are often lacking supermarkets or stores that have healthy choices. Almost 2 million Georgia residents, including 500,000 children, live in food deserts.
Help List for Macon
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Federal program
www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program
WIC: Women Infants and Children, Federal program
www.fns.usda.gov/wic
MEALS:
Christ Episcopal Church: Lunch Saturday and Sunday 11:00 - 12:00, 538 Walnut St., 478-745-0427
Loaves and Fishes Ministries: Lunch Tuesday 12:00- 1:00. Snacks Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 651 MLK Jr. Blvd.,
478-741-1007 grocery press 2
Macon Outreach at Mulberry: Breakfast Tuesdays 7:00 call first extension 103 . Lunch served Monday-Friday (except Tuesday) 11am- 12pm., 267 First St., 478-743-8026
Meals on Wheels: Elderly Homebound- fee required mowmidga.org/services/
The Salvation Army: Monday-Friday 8am-11pm 1955 Broadway, 478-746-8572 hot meals @6 p.m. 7 days -Dr. Latresa White
The MHMS FOOD HUB: Monday thru Thursday by appointment only at the Family Investment Center 905 Main Street Macon, GA 31217, 478-752-5077
GROCERIES:
DFACS Neighborhood Outreach Centers: Every 90 days, two locations: Allen Chapel at 269 Pursley St., no #; 4150 Roy Ave.
dfcs.georgia.gov/services
Loaves and Fishes Ministries: Call Friday 1:00 p.m. for an appt. Limit 1 visit every 30 days. 651 MLK Jr. Blvd 478-741-1007, 2
Macon Outreach on Mulberry: Tuesday & Wednesday 12:30 & 1:15. By appointment only. Limit 1 visit every 90 days. Must bring Social Security card, picture ID and proof of residence. Must call on Wednesday between 2:30pm - 4:00pm only to schedule appointment. 267 First St., 478-743-8026
Help List for Macon
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Federal program
www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program
WIC: Women Infants and Children, Federal program
www.fns.usda.gov/wic
MEALS:
Christ Episcopal Church: Lunch Saturday and Sunday 11:00 - 12:00, 538 Walnut St., 478-745-0427
Loaves and Fishes Ministries: Lunch Tuesday 12:00- 1:00. Snacks Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 651 MLK Jr. Blvd.,
478-741-1007 grocery press 2
Macon Outreach at Mulberry: Breakfast Tuesdays 7:00 call first extension 103 . Lunch served Monday-Friday (except Tuesday) 11am- 12pm., 267 First St., 478-743-8026
Meals on Wheels: Elderly Homebound- fee required mowmidga.org/services/
The Salvation Army: Monday-Friday 8am-11pm 1955 Broadway, 478-746-8572 hot meals @6 p.m. 7 days -Dr. Latresa White
The MHMS FOOD HUB: Monday thru Thursday by appointment only at the Family Investment Center 905 Main Street Macon, GA 31217, 478-752-5077
GROCERIES:
DFACS Neighborhood Outreach Centers: Every 90 days, two locations: Allen Chapel at 269 Pursley St., no #; 4150 Roy Ave.
dfcs.georgia.gov/services
Loaves and Fishes Ministries: Call Friday 1:00 p.m. for an appt. Limit 1 visit every 30 days. 651 MLK Jr. Blvd 478-741-1007, 2
Macon Outreach on Mulberry: Tuesday & Wednesday 12:30 & 1:15. By appointment only. Limit 1 visit every 90 days. Must bring Social Security card, picture ID and proof of residence. Must call on Wednesday between 2:30pm - 4:00pm only to schedule appointment. 267 First St., 478-743-8026
https://mgcfb.org/
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
“MGCFB serves 24 counties in middle Georgia. The combined population in the MGCFB service area is 716,713, and the 24 counties cover an 8,341 square mile area.
It is estimated that 109,940 (1 in 7) people in our area are food insecure, about 15% of our population. There are 38,560 Food Insecure Children, or 24% of Population.”
Backpack Buddies Ministry
foresthillsmacon.com/service/backpack-ministry
If you’re interested in being part of the community effort spearheaded by Forest Hills UMC to provide nutritious food and snacks to students in need, contact the Forest Hills office at 478-477-1161 or Backpack Ministry leader Brenda Lambert at [email protected].
Just a Reminder to me …and you, about our America the Beautiful.
Child poverty rates ranged from 9.5 percent in Utah to27.8 percent in Mississippi. Half of all poor children in America live in just seven states: Texas, California, Florida, New York, Georgia, Ohio and Illinois.
feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/child-hunger-facts
More than 13 million children faced hunger in 2022.
According to the USDA, one in every five children is unsure where they will get their next meal.
Families with children are more likely to face hunger.
Raising kids can cost a lot of money. Buying clothes, getting food, and paying for school can all add up fast and make it tough for families to meet all their needs.
Black and Latino children are twice as likely to face hunger.
Many families, regardless of their race, have a hard time affording food. However, it happens more frequently to families of color because of discrimination based on race.
Single-parent families are more likely to face hunger.
Managing expenses can be tough with one source of income.
In 2022, 33% of households headed by single moms experienced food insecurity.
“The inequality of practical survival products is largely due to some people with too much while others are starving. Although I am yet fond of our capitalist society, it is merely a practical matter to know there should be limits on wealth, especially if there is hunger…period. I wonder when we will be civilized enough to realize and comprehend the dangers of imbalances.”
Hinda-jonathan
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
“MGCFB serves 24 counties in middle Georgia. The combined population in the MGCFB service area is 716,713, and the 24 counties cover an 8,341 square mile area.
It is estimated that 109,940 (1 in 7) people in our area are food insecure, about 15% of our population. There are 38,560 Food Insecure Children, or 24% of Population.”
Backpack Buddies Ministry
foresthillsmacon.com/service/backpack-ministry
If you’re interested in being part of the community effort spearheaded by Forest Hills UMC to provide nutritious food and snacks to students in need, contact the Forest Hills office at 478-477-1161 or Backpack Ministry leader Brenda Lambert at [email protected].
Just a Reminder to me …and you, about our America the Beautiful.
Child poverty rates ranged from 9.5 percent in Utah to27.8 percent in Mississippi. Half of all poor children in America live in just seven states: Texas, California, Florida, New York, Georgia, Ohio and Illinois.
feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/child-hunger-facts
More than 13 million children faced hunger in 2022.
According to the USDA, one in every five children is unsure where they will get their next meal.
Families with children are more likely to face hunger.
Raising kids can cost a lot of money. Buying clothes, getting food, and paying for school can all add up fast and make it tough for families to meet all their needs.
Black and Latino children are twice as likely to face hunger.
Many families, regardless of their race, have a hard time affording food. However, it happens more frequently to families of color because of discrimination based on race.
Single-parent families are more likely to face hunger.
Managing expenses can be tough with one source of income.
In 2022, 33% of households headed by single moms experienced food insecurity.
“The inequality of practical survival products is largely due to some people with too much while others are starving. Although I am yet fond of our capitalist society, it is merely a practical matter to know there should be limits on wealth, especially if there is hunger…period. I wonder when we will be civilized enough to realize and comprehend the dangers of imbalances.”
Hinda-jonathan
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