While a lot of us are having a hard time keeping food OFF the table, 1 in 7 Americans are finding it hard to put food ON the table this year.  So reports a study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

In this nation, and era of abundance, it’s hard to imagine that there are those who cannot afford food and go hungry.  Sadly, it’s true.

Here’s a report from the RNS, the Religion News Service, via Beliefnet news.

Let’s say prayers for those who cannot find enough food.  Let’s take action and contribute money to hunger programs, help stock food pantries and soup kitchens.  You may even have the desire to volunteer, putting your love and compassion for others into action.

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