Hunger

More Seniors Use Food Banks During Down Economy

Karen Kasler (Ohio Public Radio) — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 20:46:02 +0000

Food pantries around the state say they’re seeing unprecedented numbers of senior citizens needing help. Activists from across the state met for a summit on dealing with hunger among seniors today. Lisa Hamler-Fugitt with the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Food Banks says many seniors aren’t able to take care of their nutrition needs, which she says will cost Medicare and other programs in the long run.

Group claims 1 in 4 Ohio families couldn't afford food

Associated Press — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:57:11 +0000

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - A report says Ohio is worse than half of other states when it comes to hunger, with more than one in four families lacking the means to buy food in the past 12 months.

Former Congressman Returns To Dayton, Fast To Showcase Hunger Issues

Emily McCord — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:25:01 +0000

Former Democratic Congressman Tony Hall was in Dayton today to promote awareness for the hungry. He's been fasting for 18 days, drinking water and some juice and he plans to continue the fast until the end of next week. Hall said he's fasting for three reasons. One is to remind Americans about the hunger issues in the country and to urge people to action, or what he calls a circle of protection. The third reason was political.