"CAN Hunger in the High Country"
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![]() Their mission? " . . . to relieve poverty and hunger in a compassionate manner for families and individuals who are experiencing economic hardship and food shortages. This assistance may include food, medicine, and referrals to other community resources. The Hunger and Health Coalition meets emergency needs while acting as a community resource assisting those in need to find a more permanent solution." ~ HungerCoalition.com (see link below) ![]() |
![]() 1. Food AssistanceThe Hunger Coalition deals daily with families struggling with "food insecurity" and they ask you to imagine being unable to count on feeding your family adequately each day. Many times family members will skip meals or eat lower quality, less expensive foods just to ensure that others in the family will have food. The Coalition's website reports that nearly half of these families have incomes above the poverty level and many times are ineligible for food stamps. a. Food Recovery ProgramThis program provides frozen meals from already prepared meals donated by local restaurants. b. The MarketAllows clients to shop for fresh produce, bread, meats and cheeses. |
![]() c. Healthy StartChildren in Head Start programs in Watauga & Avery counties can pick up healthy foods for the weekends. d. Snacks for ScholarsThis program offers healthy after-school snacks. How to HelpThe Hunger & Health Coalition uses money donations to support their purchases of food from the Second Harvest Food Bank. They use food donations directly in their pantry and food boxes. They particularly need food high in protein and fruits and vegetables. Fresh foods are always welcome. |
![]() 2. Pharmacy AssistanceMany people also need help with obtaining critical prescription medicines. Many of the poor in our community must choose between medicine and food, utilities and other necessities. The Coalition's website cites 3 trends that are increasing the need for pharmacy assistance; rising prescription costs, lack of adequate insurance and limited incomes. They note that the disabled and senior citizens are particularly vulnerable in this area. 141 PharmacyThis program was started in 1995 and the demand has grown. Today they fill approximately 1000 prescriptions each month. How to HelpYour monetary donations can be critical to programs like these. |
![]() 3. Support ServicesThe Coalition partners with The Grace Builders of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Boone and "We Can!" to provide wood for home heating. How to HelpThis program can always use volunteers. To learn more call the office of the Church at . |
![]() Some FactsIn January, 2009 the Hunger & Health Coalition & its partners:
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