The number of Americans who lack dependable access to adequate food shot up last year to 49 million, the largest number since the government has been keeping track, according to a government report released Monday that shows particularly steep increases in food scarcity among families with children. Full Story »
Posted by Barry Grossheim - via Peter Daou, Washington Post , Digg
Solid overview of a worrying Federal report on hunger in the US. I like the addition of the graphs,which add depth to the piece.
The report’s main author at USDA, Mark Nord, noted that other recent research by the agency has found that most families in which food is ... More »
it's good when a msm such as the washington post brings this information to our attention. the situation is documented with a number of sources, and the artilcle points out the disparity among groups who are affected, and pres. obama's awareness of this problem, which shouldn't exist in this country
This gives insightful information on just how many Americans are suffering with the current economic struggles. The information is well founded and easily trusted due to adequate support
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