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Why “fat and hungry” is not a contradiction
A local blogger posted this today: “I noted with interest last week’s report that Winston-Salem has ‘the worst rate of family hunger of any metropolitan area in the nation.’ Yet Twin City kids are fat, a problem that requires Mayor Allen Joines’ urgent attention. I’m having trouble reconciling this problem.” … > read more
First Thursday dinners at Greensboro Christian Church
Greensboro Christian Church’s First Thursday dinners for the homeless and hungry start back up on Thursday, September 1st. Pick-up for those who need a ride will be at 5:30pm at the downtown library. The dinner is at 6pm at the church, at 3232 Yanceyville Street. The free dinners are held … > read more
Local food bank sees continuing increase in hunger in Greensboro
In June, Urban Ministry officials say they helped 2,369 individuals filling 997 food orders with 1,613 bags of food as part of their emergency food program. That was an increase of 632 people from May. Emergency food orders are running an average of a 20% increase for the previous months. … > read more
Merry Christmas from Burrito Bikers
Via email from Hayes Holderness of Greensboro Burrito Bikers: Â Another great morning [Saturday, 12/18/2010]. We served around 60+ people, but had plenty of food due to a number of new volunteers today. So great to see the spirit spread to others. I even had a couple of new guys … > read more
An average day at Greensboro Urban Ministry
From Greensboro Urban Ministry: An Average Day at Greensboro Urban Ministry… Potter’s House Community Kitchen serves breakfast, lunch and supper to more than 600 people each day. The Food Bank distributes emergency food orders to 30-50 families and provides 20 non-profits with hundreds of pounds of food. The Emergency Assistance … > read more
IRC: September stats for Greensboro’s homeless day center
Greensboro’s day center for the homeless is doing good work! Read “September by the Numbers,” from Liz Seymour, Executive Director of Greensboro’s Interactive Resource Center, providing “hope and help for those experiencing homelessness.” During the month of September the IRC saw 102 new clients, which brings the total number of … > read more
Detox and done, but taxpayers still pay
I’ve been trying to assist a friend who wants and needs help with recovery from addiction. My friend doesn’t have the benefit of good health insurance. Few long-term addicts do. Serious addiction often leads to unemployment, and that means no insurance. Without insurance, treatment options are limited to local and … > read more
Study: Recession means more hungry kids, but less summer school food programs
“Many summer food programs have been slashed during the recession leaving low-income children with fewer options, a report by the Food Research and Action Center said Tuesday.The budget cuts reduced participation in summer school food programs across the nation over the past years, the anti-hunger group said.This drop in participation … > read more
Senior finds a way to serve the homeless
From a commenter: Hello: My name is David. I am 69 years old ( I have a hip replacement) and I can’t do very much! I attend Calvary Chapel in Costa Mesa, Calif. I hope you will read this e-mail. I thought it might be of some interest to you. … > read more