hunger
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Hunger Crisis in Africa Affects Over 300 Million People
Due to a number of factors including the Russia-Ukraine war, African countries have been experiencing severe food insecurity.
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Jasmine Crowe’s Free Grocery Store in Atlanta Aids in the Fight to End Hunger
The free grocery store in Ronald McNair Middle School includes food, toiletries and clothing, serving about 80 families a week.
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The Weeknd Named World Food Programme Ambassador for United Nations
‘ I feel passionately about addressing world hunger and helping people in need,’ the After Hours artist said.
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Meghan Markle Praises 'Quiet Heroes' Who Helped Address Hunger During the COVID Crisis
Meghan Markle made a surprise appearance during the CNN Heroes special on Sunday night, giving thanks to those who have helped those in need during the coronavirus crisis. The appearance was the Duchess of Sussex’s first since penning a Thanksgiving week op-ed in which she revealed the loss of a recent pregnancy while acknowledging the…
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Tyler Perry Fed 5,000 Families on a First-Come, First-Serve Basis for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is near and Tyler Perry is continuing his charitable energy for this holiday season. In the past several months, Perry has been in the news for reportedly funding Rayshard Brooks’ (who was fatally shot by an Atlanta police officer) funeral and randomly paying for grocery shoppers’ bills across 73 stores in Atlanta and Louisiana.…
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'We Are Only as Safe as Our Most Vulnerable People': Idris and Sabrina Elba Help Launch Global Coronavirus Relief Fund
Soon after recovering from their own bouts with COVID-19, Idris and Sabrina Elba are diving right in to use their platform and resources to assist others on a global scale. On Monday, the married couple joined the United Nations’ International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to launch a new global coronavirus relief fund implemented “to…
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Roc Nation and goPuff Team With Feeding America to Provide 200,000 Meals to Vulnerable Communities Impacted by COVID-19
Roc Nation is joining the philanthropic efforts to step up and assist those in need during the coronavirus pandemic. The entertainment agency is providing 100,000 meals to support Feeding America and local food banks across the country. Additionally, goPuff is matching Roc Nation’s donation and is providing 100,000 meals as well. For context, $1 helps…