How Children are Impacted by Hunger It is very important during the early years of a child’s life to have proper nutrition. If not, this can lead to development problems and can lead to not being ready for school. Children who are food insecure suffer more psychological and emotional difficulties, can be more aggressive or … Read more
How Seniors are Impacted by Hunger Seniors with health issues can be both a cause and a consequence of food insecurity. It is more likely for a senior to experience depression, asthma, chest pains and other health factors when not getting proper nutrition. To effectively reduce food insecurity, we need to look at loneliness and … Read more
How Food Insecurity Impacts Mental and Physical Health Food insecurity is the lack of sufficient access to food in quantity and quality. It is a continuous issue throughout the United States, and in Aurora, we have seen an increase in need since the rise of inflation, gas prices and energy costs. Combine these issues with … Read more
Check out the following documentaries on food insecurity happening in the United States: Hunger in America Hunger in America is a powerful documentary tackling the hunger epidemic in America. Gather An intimate portrait of a growing movement amongst Indigenous Americans to reclaim their spiritual and cultural identities through food sovereignty. A place at the table … Read more
Call Your Lawmakers! Not sure who your lawmaker is? Find out here: Senator 42nd District – Linda Holmes District Office: 76 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 202, Aurora, IL 60505 Phone: (630) 801-8985 State Representative 50th District – Keith Wheeler District Office: 959 Oak Street, North Aurora, IL 60542 Phone: (630) 345-3464 State Representative 83rd District … Read more
Preparing a New Raised Garden Bed Choose the material for your raised garden bed itself. There are wood, plastic and galvanized metal options. Be sure to choose the best option for you. Once placed on the ground according to the directions below, you will need to layer in the organic materials. Bottom layer -Cardboard- Be … Read more