Stats
How many people die from Hunger each day and how many are children?
25,000 people die from hunger each day and 10,000 of them are children
What year was the FINCA organization founded?
1984 (non-profit organization with a mission to alleviate through sustainable solutions that help people build assets, create jobs and raise their standard of living)
What country is impacted by Hunger the worse
Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
What is the number one leading cause of Hunger in the world today?
Poverty
How many people suffer from Hunger in the U.S every day?
Over 34 Million people
So far this year, how many meals did the Feed My Starving Children organization create and ship out to children?
305.6 million (that is enough to feed 837,267 kids a daily meal for a full year. They create packaged meals for children around the world who do not have enough available food)
What are 2 food banks that serve Colorado
Care & Share Food Bank, Food Bank of the Rockies, Weld Food Bank, Community Food Share, Food Bank for Larimer County
What is the Second leading cause of World Hunger
Conflict/War
In what year was the global food crisis the worst in modern history
2023
What year did the organization Action Against Hunger commit to achieving zero hunger?
2030 (It is the goal of the United Nations. Their movement aims to end life-threatening hunger for everyone for good for over 40 years now)
In Colorado how many people suffer from Hunger each year and how many are children?
In Colorado, 533,650 people are facing hunger, and 129,900 are children
What is the 3rd leading cause of World Hunger
Climate change/Extreme Weather
What is some way we can help people who suffer from this problem in Denver/Colorado?
Start by volunteering at local food banks or soup kitchens to directly support those in need. Organizing community food drives