HUNGER EDUCATION
Hunger Education is an important aspect in the fight against
hunger. Presentations are given for schools, clubs, religious
organizations and local government groups, either on location or in our
training room at our Hauppauge facility. These presentations describe in
detail why people in the United States are hungry. Local
statistics and
issues are discussed, citing the number of emergency food programs, who is
hungry and how Long Island Cares is addressing the problem.
Hunger 101: To Walk in the Shoes of a Person in Need
was developed to serve as a principal education component of the Food
Bank. It is a role-play and discussion activity that raises awareness and
understanding of hunger and its many causes. The activities aim to engage
participants, expose the realities of hunger issues, and create
opportunities to respond actively and appropriately in our communities.
The workshops are highly interactive and appropriate for
groups of approximately 15 people or more, ages 12 and older, but can also
be tailored in length and scope to meet the needs of specific groups. Each
participant receives a profile packet with information about the identity,
income and available resources of a person at risk of hunger. The identities
vary and may include being on a fixed income, a single parent dependent on
government for financial support, a victim of job loss or natural disaster. The activities of Hunger 101 address the complex issues which
contribute to the problem of hunger in our community and nationwide.
