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Root Out Hunger
Prize for promoting self-reliance at grassroots
By declaring the current food crisis a "silent tsunami," UN World Food Programme head Josette Sheeran appealed to the global community's tendency to give money at a time of emergency. That's because, with food prices rising, the WFP reportedly needs $700 million this year to supply the world's hungry with the same amount of food as last year. By all means, if you have any cash to spare to feed a fellow human being, do so here.
Taking a longer view, WHY (World Hunger Year) recognizes grassroots organizations that promote lasting solutions to the conditions that lead to hunger. Last year's winners include the National Farm Worker Ministry in St. Louis, Missouri, which took consumers on tours of migrant labor camps to raise awareness about the conditions of the workers who produce our food.
Then there's the Unity Barn Raisers, of Unity, Maine, whose Community Farm Share program helps low-income families get their hands on fresh produce.
And the East New York Farms bring neighbors together to plant community gardens and support local farmers by organizing a farmers' market.
If you or someone in your community is involved in helping people feed themselves, then be sure to apply for the 2008 Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Awards by June 16. You could win a $7,000 grant to help in your efforts.
Celeste Fraser Delgado is the MOLI View's contributing editor for Worthy Causes. Her Do-Gooder blog appears Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Taking a longer view, WHY (World Hunger Year) recognizes grassroots organizations that promote lasting solutions to the conditions that lead to hunger. Last year's winners include the National Farm Worker Ministry in St. Louis, Missouri, which took consumers on tours of migrant labor camps to raise awareness about the conditions of the workers who produce our food.
Then there's the Unity Barn Raisers, of Unity, Maine, whose Community Farm Share program helps low-income families get their hands on fresh produce.
And the East New York Farms bring neighbors together to plant community gardens and support local farmers by organizing a farmers' market.
If you or someone in your community is involved in helping people feed themselves, then be sure to apply for the 2008 Harry Chapin Self-Reliance Awards by June 16. You could win a $7,000 grant to help in your efforts.
Celeste Fraser Delgado is the MOLI View's contributing editor for Worthy Causes. Her Do-Gooder blog appears Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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