Hunger Prevention

Overview

Hunger is a reality for 1 in 6 Americans, including millions of children, seniors and working families. However, even with the recent economic downturn, many people still separate themselves from the domestic hunger issue with inaccurate stereotypes. In fact, those who are struggling with hunger are just like us. They live and work in our communities, and share many of the same values that we do. They're doing everything possible to change their situations—doing everything you would do if you stepped into their shoes.

The Hollywood community, including Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, Taye Diggs and Ana Ortiz, lent their support to the newest PSAs by portraying the real stories of Americans affected by hunger. The ads combat stereotypes about the faces of hunger in America, highlighting the fact that hunger is closer than you think, but fortunately, so is the solution. All of the PSAs urge viewers and listeners to get involved at FeedingAmerica.org and to reach out to their community's food bank.

Additionally, a supportive PSA effort promotes the Summer Food Service Program, a service administered by many Feeding America food banks across the country, which provides children who rely on subsidized meals during the school year with free and nutritious meals over the summer. The campaign draws attention to the fact that, “summer isn’t fun when you’re hungry” and encourages parents to visit feedingamerica.org/summermeals to find free meals for their children through their local Feeding America food bank.