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August 4, 2010
By: Julie A. Murray

Last year, when I was given the opportunity in this space to share my thoughts, hunger was a real and pressing concern in our valley. Today, one year later, hunger is an even bigger issue given the record-high unemployment numbers in our valley and our state. Simply stated, putting food on the table has become increasingly challenging for hundreds of thousands in our community.

Although the Three Square Food Bank and our supporters have made significant strides in addressing hunger in Southern Nevada, erasing the pangs of hunger requires a collaborative and ongoing effort of the entire community. Read more here.

Hunger Facts

Imagine your child’s classroom: thirty children, and fifteen of them are hungry.

55% of children in the Clark County School District are enrolled in free and reduced-price meal programs based on their family income. That’s over 170,000 kids facing hunger at home and coming to school unprepared to learn.

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