Combating Hunger: International vs. Domestic Debates

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Combating Hunger: International vs. Domestic Debates

More than a billion people worldwide have inadequate access to food. And a new report indicates a disturbing uptick in hunger within the U.S. We explore the challenge of combating hunger from a local and global perspective.

More than a billion people worldwide don't get enough to eat. And a new report by the Department of Agriculture indicates a disturbing uptick in hunger within the U.S. We explore how global economic turmoil has affected food systems, and the challenge of combating hunger from a local and global perspective.

Guests

David Beckmann

President, Bread for the World

John Parker

Globalization Correspondent, The Economist

Related Links

Department of Agriculture's Household Food Security Report (U.S.), 2008
Bread for the World

Comments

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jenniferstapleton wrote:

Thanks for doing an important show on hunger, getting into some of the real issues behind it, and including Bread for the World.

Tue, 11/24/2009 - 2:39pm
kokobarnes wrote:

Thank you Kojo for delving into this globaly important issue. The Seat Pleasant Community Development Corporation believes that to in order to affect issues globally, you organize and act locally. To that end, we have a Food Security Program where we distribute 7 - 10 tons of free fruits and vegetables weekly; a Youth and Senior Intergenerational Vegetable Garden; sponsor issue forums, email blasts, and; a Thursday Seat Pleasant Farmers Market from 4 - 7pm starting on July 5, 2012.

Sun, 06/10/2012 - 7:23pm
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