Title: Food for Thought: Hunger in America-What is Hunger in America?
Director: Dolce Wang/Shelby Barnes
Producer/Public Information: Through the Faces of Hunger in the United States Film Contest 2009.
Year: 2009
Length: 11 minutes
Format: Documentary
Language: English
Pub Info:
Subtitles: none
Country: America
Audio/Visual Quality: Excellent
Film Type: short video
Subject: Hunger in America
Theme or topic: What is Hunger? In a country as affluent as American why is there hunger here? Why is hunger so invisible?
Time and Place: Takes place in 2009 in L.A. –Interviews of people on Skid Row, the streets, missions, foodbanks-who are giving and getting help.
Summary: Dolce Wang is a young student 24 years old who’s entered a contest for the Faces of America. She goes in search of what is hunger. She gives statistics for the amount of people going hungry and the amount of waste there is in America. She seeks to define hunger and to find it amongst people in L.A. She goes to the streets; to the local missions and the foodbanks to see what is going on and to talk to people. She finally stops her search and tells us her family’s experience with hunger and how the community has helped her and her family. She calls her former teacher to thank her for all the help she received while her and her family were experiencing food insecurity in their family. Her brother shares his feelings and experiences during the struggle he was having in high school. He admits he would not have made it to college without the help he received.
Review: This is an eye opening video, full of personal information about people’s view of hunger from personal standpoints. We see brought to light the issue of why we are not willing to admit that we do face hunger in our lives when we are in need. We find answers and hear the truth about how our feelings and pride get in the way of admitting that we need food and how we can commit and work together to end the issue.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Annotated Bibliography
Curtis, Karen A. "Food Programs." Encyclopedia of Homelessness. Ed. David Levinson. Vol. 1. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Reference, 2004. 163-167. Gale Virtual Referenc Library. Web. 9 Feb. 2010.This resource offers information about the homeless and their particular situations and how their needs of food security are addressed. Food banks and food pantry information are also included. “The outlook for the twenty-first century is explained.
Eisinger, Peter. "Food Assistance Policy (United States)." Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History in North America. Ed. John M. Herrick and Paul H. Stuart. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Reference, 2005. 134-136. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 9 Feb. 2010. This article is about the different programs funded by the government to supply those in need : Food Stamps or the EBT program; and smaller programs for vulnerable groups; schoolchildren-National School Lunch Program-School Breakfast Program; pregnant women, newborn infants; WIC program; and the elderly poor-Meals on Wheels.
Faces of Hunger in America. Faces of Hunger in America. Palms for Life Fund, 2009. Web. 9 Feb. 2010.. This is a compilation of 14 videos made by Americans under age 25 depicting the many faces of hunger experienced here in America. The short films are an expose' of people going hungry; their experiences and thoughts. It shows the amount of food available and asks the question "why are so many hungry?"“Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.”(President Barack Obama-excerpt from speech following Super Tuesday-Feb. 5, 2008.
General Assembly of the United Nations."Universal Declaration of Human Rights." Citizens Of The World Readings In Human Rights. Nancy Carr, Joseph Coulson, Mike Levine. New York: Great Foundation, 2004. 151-58. Print. In December 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted The Universal Declaration of Human Rights-the first document intended to set a standard for basic right that should be respected and upheld by all nations. Its provisions are legally binding for the countries that have signed covenants for specific portions of it. Article 25 states: "Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and family, including food, and right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability widowhood, old age, or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.”
Locke, John. “Second Treatise of Government.”Citizens of The World: Readings in Human Rights. Eds. Nancy Carr, Joseph Coulson, and Mike Levine. New York: Great Foundation, 2004. 53-58. Print. John Locke explains we are all sharing in one community of man…as no one being subordinate among us…and that we are not authorized to destroy one another. We are bound by the law of nature to preserve ourselves and when we can, preserve the rest of mankind…we must attend to the preservation of life, liberty, and health.
Oliveira, Victor. Informing Food and Nutrition Assistance Policy: 10 Years of Research at ERS. Miscellaneous Publication No. (MP-1598) U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, 62pp, December 2007. Internet Public Library. Web.7 Feb. 2009.FANRP-Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs are studied and statistics are given. FANRP’s mission is to conduct “economic research for a healthy, well-nourished America.” FANRP areas of research are: program outcomes and economic well-being of participants; program access and economic determinants of participation-and program dynamics and efficiency.
Eisinger, Peter. "Food Assistance Policy (United States)." Encyclopedia of Social Welfare History in North America. Ed. John M. Herrick and Paul H. Stuart. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Reference, 2005. 134-136. Gale Virtual Reference Library. Web. 9 Feb. 2010. This article is about the different programs funded by the government to supply those in need : Food Stamps or the EBT program; and smaller programs for vulnerable groups; schoolchildren-National School Lunch Program-School Breakfast Program; pregnant women, newborn infants; WIC program; and the elderly poor-Meals on Wheels.
Faces of Hunger in America. Faces of Hunger in America. Palms for Life Fund, 2009. Web. 9 Feb. 2010.
General Assembly of the United Nations."Universal Declaration of Human Rights." Citizens Of The World Readings In Human Rights. Nancy Carr, Joseph Coulson, Mike Levine. New York: Great Foundation, 2004. 151-58. Print. In December 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations adopted The Universal Declaration of Human Rights-the first document intended to set a standard for basic right that should be respected and upheld by all nations. Its provisions are legally binding for the countries that have signed covenants for specific portions of it. Article 25 states: "Everyone has the right to a standard of living adequate for the health and well-being of himself and family, including food, and right to security in the event of unemployment, sickness, disability widowhood, old age, or other lack of livelihood in circumstances beyond his control.”
Locke, John. “Second Treatise of Government.”Citizens of The World: Readings in Human Rights. Eds. Nancy Carr, Joseph Coulson, and Mike Levine. New York: Great Foundation, 2004. 53-58. Print. John Locke explains we are all sharing in one community of man…as no one being subordinate among us…and that we are not authorized to destroy one another. We are bound by the law of nature to preserve ourselves and when we can, preserve the rest of mankind…we must attend to the preservation of life, liberty, and health.
Oliveira, Victor. Informing Food and Nutrition Assistance Policy: 10 Years of Research at ERS. Miscellaneous Publication No. (MP-1598) U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, 62pp, December 2007. Internet Public Library. Web.7 Feb. 2009.FANRP-Food and Nutrition Assistance Programs are studied and statistics are given. FANRP’s mission is to conduct “economic research for a healthy, well-nourished America.” FANRP areas of research are: program outcomes and economic well-being of participants; program access and economic determinants of participation-and program dynamics and efficiency.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
HUNGER ACTION WEEK
United Way is challenging everyone to get involved! Go to wwwuwkc.org and you'll find the Food Challenge of United Way King County. January 25-29 is Hunger Action Week. The challenge is to feed yourself on $7 a day for 5 days. This is the maximum food stamp benefit (known as the Basic Food Program in Washington ) for an individual.Why? you might ask. They want you to get involved and have empathy by seeing what it's like to live in someone else's shoes and learn how you can help fight hunger in the community.If you complete the challenge you'll get a free ticket to Disneyland!
Hunger Challenge rules:
Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner spending only $7 per day.
· Salt and pepper don't count but all other seasonings, cooking oils, condiments, snacks, drinks, and everything else do.
· Don't use food you already own.
· Don't accept food from family, friends, coworkers and others. Not even the free samples from Costco!
· Try to include fresh produce and healthy protein each day.
· Keep track of expenses, food choices, etc. and share your experiences on United Way of King County's blog.
· You can choose to do the challenge with your partner or family.
Hunger Challenge Budget For Five Days
For 1 $7/day ----For 2 $12/day--- For 3 $18/day---For 4 $22/day---For 5 $26/day
For 6 $32/day--- For 7 $35/day--- For 8 $45/day
Consider the following:
· Can you feed yourself for only $7 a day?
· If you had to make a choice between buying groceries and paying your rent, how would you choose?
· What compromises will you need to make?
· Will you be able to provide much variety or will you need to eat the same thing all week?
· If you don't know how to cook, does this make the challenge more difficult?
Thank you for joining the Hunger Challenge and please let me know if you have any questions.
Lauren E. McGowan
Associate Director, Ending Homelessness
United Way of King County
Lmcgowan@uwkc.org
206-461-6973
Hunger Challenge rules:
Eat breakfast, lunch and dinner spending only $7 per day.
· Salt and pepper don't count but all other seasonings, cooking oils, condiments, snacks, drinks, and everything else do.
· Don't use food you already own.
· Don't accept food from family, friends, coworkers and others. Not even the free samples from Costco!
· Try to include fresh produce and healthy protein each day.
· Keep track of expenses, food choices, etc. and share your experiences on United Way of King County's blog.
· You can choose to do the challenge with your partner or family.
Hunger Challenge Budget For Five Days
For 1 $7/day ----For 2 $12/day--- For 3 $18/day---For 4 $22/day---For 5 $26/day
For 6 $32/day--- For 7 $35/day--- For 8 $45/day
Consider the following:
· Can you feed yourself for only $7 a day?
· If you had to make a choice between buying groceries and paying your rent, how would you choose?
· What compromises will you need to make?
· Will you be able to provide much variety or will you need to eat the same thing all week?
· If you don't know how to cook, does this make the challenge more difficult?
Thank you for joining the Hunger Challenge and please let me know if you have any questions.
Lauren E. McGowan
Associate Director, Ending Homelessness
United Way of King County
Lmcgowan@uwkc.org
206-461-6973
Saturday, January 23, 2010
"Call to Conscience:"Martin Luther King Jr.'s Message of Nonviolence Today"
A Short Essay
by Judith Stark
Arthur Romano spoke at the Lynnwood Convention Center on January 14, 2010: a promoter of peace and nonviolence trainer: A quiet unassuming man with eyes of peace. During Arthur’s presentation excerpts from Martin Luther King’s message: “Call to Conscience” played at intervals: piercing our hearts and opening our minds to what injustice is. In Martin Luther King’s words we must “restructure American Society” and ask questions such as “why so many poor?” “Question capitalistic economics …and ask questions about our whole society.” Dr. King challenges us to be "extremists for love not hate": A voice of reason and someone to listen to with reverence and purpose. He entreats Society to "challenge injustice in our community and not to fear but to act courageously in nonviolent ways for a better, more just future."
Arthur spoke of being overwhelmed and how easy it is because of the pain in the world. We took a moment of silence for Haiti- "Haiti’s unimaginable pain-We must get involved with all things that make up our coexistence by being involved with local led community projects,” he said - "When people are alone and by themselves they become lonely and empty; unloved and unwanted, they need something more than money but they don’t know what it is."
He spoke how nonviolence in action "is global and the pilgrimage to non violence is a creative force." He asked us to commit to doing one thing to promote peace and in so doing we are part of a huge family and a vast network of acts of caring. He related how "one seed can make a difference; (a powerful metaphor)" and in the act of sharing that one seed with others and their seeds with us we can all grow more than if we’d kept it to ourselves. It made me become more aware that the “Power of One” is strong and to never give up on helping others and in so doing help ourselves.
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by Judith Stark
Arthur Romano spoke at the Lynnwood Convention Center on January 14, 2010: a promoter of peace and nonviolence trainer: A quiet unassuming man with eyes of peace. During Arthur’s presentation excerpts from Martin Luther King’s message: “Call to Conscience” played at intervals: piercing our hearts and opening our minds to what injustice is. In Martin Luther King’s words we must “restructure American Society” and ask questions such as “why so many poor?” “Question capitalistic economics …and ask questions about our whole society.” Dr. King challenges us to be "extremists for love not hate": A voice of reason and someone to listen to with reverence and purpose. He entreats Society to "challenge injustice in our community and not to fear but to act courageously in nonviolent ways for a better, more just future."
Arthur spoke of being overwhelmed and how easy it is because of the pain in the world. We took a moment of silence for Haiti- "Haiti’s unimaginable pain-We must get involved with all things that make up our coexistence by being involved with local led community projects,” he said - "When people are alone and by themselves they become lonely and empty; unloved and unwanted, they need something more than money but they don’t know what it is."
He spoke how nonviolence in action "is global and the pilgrimage to non violence is a creative force." He asked us to commit to doing one thing to promote peace and in so doing we are part of a huge family and a vast network of acts of caring. He related how "one seed can make a difference; (a powerful metaphor)" and in the act of sharing that one seed with others and their seeds with us we can all grow more than if we’d kept it to ourselves. It made me become more aware that the “Power of One” is strong and to never give up on helping others and in so doing help ourselves.
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FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION
Topic: Food Security
Earth Charter Principle:
III SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE:
**9. Eradicate poverty as an ethical social, environmental imperative.
Human Capability:
#2 Bodily health. Being able to have good health, including reproductive health: to be adequately nourished: to have adequate shelter.
Thesis:
Food programs designed to help those who are impoverished and in need of food because of unemployment, low income, homelessness, or disability, should provide adequate resources to meet nutritional needs.
Proposal SLP:
United Way of King County
URL: http://ThereisHelpfortheHungry.blogspot.com"
Topic: Food Security
Earth Charter Principle:
III SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE:
**9. Eradicate poverty as an ethical social, environmental imperative.
Human Capability:
#2 Bodily health. Being able to have good health, including reproductive health: to be adequately nourished: to have adequate shelter.
Thesis:
Food programs designed to help those who are impoverished and in need of food because of unemployment, low income, homelessness, or disability, should provide adequate resources to meet nutritional needs.
Proposal SLP:
United Way of King County
URL: http://ThereisHelpfortheHungry.blogspot.com"
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Human Rights Essay
By Judith Stark
As stated in the Earth Charter section III Social and Economic Justice:
9a. Eradicate poverty as an ethical, social and environmental imperative: I too, believe in the "right for all people to have clean water, clean air, food security, uncontaminated soil, shelter, and safe sanitation, allocating the national and international resources required …and to provide safety nets for those who are unable to support themselves."
I grew up in dire poverty. My mother was disabled and couldn’t work. We were on welfare and would get enough money to pay for our basic needs- a roof over our heads, heat, water and enough food to survive on with the help of the food stamp program.
Today I see my neighbors in similar circumstances and volunteer to drive to the food bank weekly to help them get food for their families. Food banks are set up for the homeless offering them a hot meal: for some, the only hot meal they will have for the week.
I see how our government and other relief agency programs are literally saving people from starvation by providing nutritional meals. We still can do more. There are so many needs “out there.”
In the Earth Charter it states our human rights as being "entitled to food security and shelter …and a safety net for those who are unable to support themselves and that national or international resources should be allocated as required to meet the needs." For many this is happening, but for others it’s not and I believe we as a society and a world can and should do more to value these basic human rights.
By Judith Stark
As stated in the Earth Charter section III Social and Economic Justice:
9a. Eradicate poverty as an ethical, social and environmental imperative: I too, believe in the "right for all people to have clean water, clean air, food security, uncontaminated soil, shelter, and safe sanitation, allocating the national and international resources required …and to provide safety nets for those who are unable to support themselves."
I grew up in dire poverty. My mother was disabled and couldn’t work. We were on welfare and would get enough money to pay for our basic needs- a roof over our heads, heat, water and enough food to survive on with the help of the food stamp program.
Today I see my neighbors in similar circumstances and volunteer to drive to the food bank weekly to help them get food for their families. Food banks are set up for the homeless offering them a hot meal: for some, the only hot meal they will have for the week.
I see how our government and other relief agency programs are literally saving people from starvation by providing nutritional meals. We still can do more. There are so many needs “out there.”
In the Earth Charter it states our human rights as being "entitled to food security and shelter …and a safety net for those who are unable to support themselves and that national or international resources should be allocated as required to meet the needs." For many this is happening, but for others it’s not and I believe we as a society and a world can and should do more to value these basic human rights.
title
FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION
Topic: Food Security
Earth Charter Principle:
III SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE:
**9. Eradicate poverty as an ethical social, environmental imperative.
Human Capability:
#2 Bodily health. Being able to have good health, including reproductive health: to be adequately nourished: to have adequate shelter.
Thesis:
Food programs designed to help those who are impoverished and in need of food because of unemployment, low income, homelessness, or disability, should provide adequate resources to meet nutritional needs.
Proposal SLP:
Edmonds Food Bank
URL: http://ThereisHelpfortheHungry.blogspot.com"
Topic: Food Security
Earth Charter Principle:
III SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE:
**9. Eradicate poverty as an ethical social, environmental imperative.
Human Capability:
#2 Bodily health. Being able to have good health, including reproductive health: to be adequately nourished: to have adequate shelter.
Thesis:
Food programs designed to help those who are impoverished and in need of food because of unemployment, low income, homelessness, or disability, should provide adequate resources to meet nutritional needs.
Proposal SLP:
Edmonds Food Bank
URL: http://ThereisHelpfortheHungry.blogspot.com"
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