Cheap, Healthy FoodsIn America there is more problems with hunger and food issues than people realize. 49.1 million americans struggle to get the right amount of nutrients from food that they need. Food has not run out in America, in fact there is an excess amount of it. But, it can cost up to $289 to feed a family of four healthily per week. Most people do not have that much money to spend, so they are eating less, or are eating unhealthy diets. The average wage per week in america is $808 which can't all go to food. There are many organizations that help with hunger in America, and you can help volunteer or donate to the cause.
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Food PantryBy donating non-perishable food items to a food pantry, the organization can safely and fairly give out food to people in need.
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DonateSimply providing money to an organization that works with hunger in America helps them buy food for people or continue in their efforts to lessen the number of hungry people.
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Pay Taxesyour taxes go to various places and one of them is to provide food stamps or money to low income households
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