WASHINGTON, Nov. 15, 2006
35M In U.S. Had 'Food Insecurity' In 2005
That Is, Not Enough Cash To Buy All The Food They Needed
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Last year, 35 million people suffered food insecurity, meaning they didn't have enough money or resources to get food. The number was 38 million in 2004.
The department had waited until after Election Day to issue the annual report, prompting accusations from Democrats that the Bush administration was playing politics with hunger.
Despite the positive news, the report is still drawing criticism, this time because analysts decided not to use the word "hunger" to describe how hungry people are.
Changing the wording "is a huge disservice to the millions of Americans who struggle daily to feed themselves and their families," said the Rev. David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World, an anti-hunger group.
"We should not hide the word hunger in our discussions of this problem, because we cannot hide the reality of hunger among our citizens," Beckmann said.
The report found:
The group doing the worst, whether measured by food insecurity or poverty, "isn't being helped enough to start shrinking, even though the economy keeps growing," said Jim Weill, president of the Food Research and Action Center, an anti-hunger group.
Weill said the overall drop in food insecurity shows the effectiveness of programs like food stamps and school meals.
"But it's not cause for anybody letting up — it's just a sign that these programs work, and we need to redouble our efforts to get them to more people in need," Weill said.
In the report, the terms "low food security" and "very low food security" replace the old descriptions of "food insecurity without hunger" and "food insecurity with hunger." The change was recommended by the National Academies, which advise the government on science and medical issues.
Among the states, Hawaii saw the biggest drop in the number of hungry people, from 12.9 percent in 1998 to 7.8 percent in 2005. South Carolina saw the biggest increase, from 11 percent in 1998 to 15.5 percent in 2005.
The hunger report is based on Census Bureau data on poverty, which stopped climbing in 2005.
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If they didn't go hungry they stole the food or it was given to them.
With the money these jobs pay they couldn't buy it.The jobs bush has been bragging about.
Screw hungry Americans. The poor people in the rest of the world are just more important.
I'd rather send the aid to Africa, where people actually have it rough in life.
I'd rather send the aid to Africa, where people actually have it rough in life.
Posted by finny06
I suppose you are aware that the cheapest foods to buy are the ones that are the worst for a person who wants to lose weight. They are things like flour, sugar, corn meal, rice, potatoes, etc. Fresh fruits and vegetables are out of reach for many of those who need them most.
I have been in that situation, and it has nothing to do with not having a job- it is more from bills being too high. And no, we didn't have cable/satelite, credit cards or even a decent vehicle to drive.
sometimes you have to make a choice between having gas to get to work and having a healthy meal- it is a endless cycle.
We ate ALOT of bologna and not much else.We apparently made too much to get help. No wonder the poor are obese.
There is also a gross abuse of the food stamp system. As a grocery store cashier, I saw people using food stamps to buy sodas, candy, steak,chips, and once even lobster! Very few fruits and vegs came through those orders.
Why not make a system that pays for specific things (no sodas!).
"Food insecurity???" Is this the new politically correct term for "going hungry"?
For a country where children make pictures out of macaroni, rice, and beans...this is a disgrace.
When I see people using food stamps and riding off in their Lexuses it make me ill. They have no shame. After hurricane Wilma FEMA set up a dist center to give out debit cards - guess who was on line with their diamonds and rolexes.
for food stamp receipients. Lower the requirements for the program, but make the food choices more specific to avoid fraud.
That old N***** with a Lexus is pretty much a stereotype. Poverty, hunger, and disease are being fueled by state and national government.
It is my understanding that a person
can get all the amino acids, protein needed
with beans and rice
it takes 1 lbs per person, per week
for $40 (Sam's Club) you can buy enough food for one person
for almost 2 yrs (50lbs rice $11, 50lbs beans $25)
remember this some day your life and the life of your family may depend on it...
The problem is most people don't know how to buy food
if fact there are a lot of people out there who really don't know how to cook
from scratch...
This is a huge (but wealthy,) country. When you have a system whereby it is attempting to assist millions, obviously there will be a few who will abuse the system. But people like you (who would gleefully take money out of the pockets of the poor in the guise of tax cuts,) try to make it appear that such abuse is rampant. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Another poster stated that his impression of the poor is that many are obese. Let me unlighten you. Poor people buy the food they can afford - pasta, flour based products, rice, ect. Such starchy foods cause obesity. It is not the fault of the poor that many are overweight. By the way, the 35 million figure, if anything is probably a conservative estimate. It is well known that it is not below the Bush Administration to manipulate such figures for propaganda purposes. They've done it many times before, (mostly in regard to the situation in Iraq.)
"When I see people using food stamps and riding off in their Lexuses it make me ill."
That is such an urban myth I can't believe you repeated it.
The vast majority of people on food stamps are on them because they can't afford food - period.
Tinker3478, you are a real piece of ****
GO TO HELLO
I didn't see the word ' AFRICA ' anywhere in that Article
and for your information, the reason I know about beans and rice
is because I have done it
1lb per person, per week
You want to blame 'AFRICA' on a transportation problem...
are you really that STUPID ..?
The problem in AFRICA is CORRUPTION...
FYI,
that is what these ONE WORLD GOVERNMENTS have planned for US(A)...
FYI,
you think this GLOBAL WARMING is a PROBLEM NOW
you haven't seen anything yet...
OUR SUN, is going to have it highest SUN SPOT number come 2010
I suspect by that date they will be telling us, that they think our SUN may be going supernova..
it not..
BUT
Tinker3478 , Neanderthal
the word is FAMINE, and it is going to come to your front door..
and you will remember the words I have said here...
but you know, by that time,
you most likely will be too late to save yourself and your family...
50lbs beans + 50lbs rice = 100 lbs beans and rice
52 weeks a year
100 / 52 = 1.9 yr
your calc.
for 2.4 months
2.4 mo = 10 weeks
100 / 10 = 10lbs per week
7 days a week
10/7 = 1.4 lbs a day
have you ever eaten a cup of rice in one sitting
much less a 3/4 of a pound..
my calculations
1.9 yr...
Yes I will agree if you can eat a 3/4 pound of rice in one sitting
you should buy more..
Posted by Tinker3478
Tinker3478
that is the SECOND TIME you have attached me
I post some information that may help people
who may not have enough money to buy, pay rent, utilities ...etc
and I give a way for a person to make their MONEY got further
with little or no sacrifice of their health...
I tell people that may keep them alive in a FAMINE...
NOW I AM WEIRD
NOW I AM A SOME CONSPIRACY THEORIST
TINKER 3478, you are a rotten person
why don't you take your RACIST A$$ to AFRICA
where you can be with LIKE MINDED PEOPLE
where you will be free to CUT the hands off someone you disagree with...
watchman the weird, are you from Ruby Ridge?
Posted by Tinker3478
Tinker3478
that is the SECOND TIME you have attacked me
I post some information that may help people
who may not have enough money to buy, pay rent, utilities ...etc
and I give a way for a person to make their MONEY got further
with little or no sacrifice of their health...
I tell people that may keep them alive in a FAMINE...
NOW I AM WEIRD
NOW I AM A SOME CONSPIRACY THEORIST
TINKER 3478, you are a rotten person
why don't you take your RACIST A$$ to AFRICA
where you can be with LIKE MINDED PEOPLE
where you will be free to CUT the hands off someone you disagree with...
Do I think you're weird? You betcha.
I noticed you posted that message after I had corrected it
That is the THIRD time you have ATTACKED me...
Tinker3478, you are a BUREAUCRAT aren't you..?
=
People this the kind of people we have running OUR GOVERNMENT...
The COURTS and GOVERNMENT are CORRUPT
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES and FRIENDS
are EXEMPT from the LAWS that we PEASANTS have to live UNDER
=
You know someone facing charges
you know someone in jail
you know someone who isn't ONE of the above ELITE...!
when the people are before the UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
That is the LAST PLACE a government gives a people a chance for justice..
and
a case where the government employees COMMITTED CRIMES
in order to gain the upper hand in the COURT ROOM..
They didn't see any VALUE of such a case
So they called it a DOG and went on to more important matters
We may have to take up ARMS and
run those CRIMINALS out ONE BUILDING AT A TIME
and
WE NEED IMPEACHMENT OF SOME OF THESE JUDGES
in the SUPREME and other US COURTS
UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT
James B. Veasaw v. Cari M. Domingues,et al.
No: 05-1467
Securities and Exchange Commission was giving away and/or selling Govt. jobs, and Government employees commit CRIMES against the
people
Government employees (SEC DOL EEOC) commit CRIMES
in order to GAIN the upper hand in the Court room
Perjury, mail/wire fraud, conspiracy, obstruction of justice,
tampering with evidence...etc and the COURTS
(US SUPREME COURT!) were helping them it COVER UP..!
Posted by oleander8 at 12:42 PM : Nov 16, 2006
But they CAN afford lottery tickets, cigarettes, and alcohol.
Posted by Tinker3478 at 12:13 PM : Nov 16, 2006
Tinker3478
You are the one who introduced RACE
12:13 PM : Nov 16, 2006
YOU ARE THE RACIST..!
when did I come to the board..
Posted by USAwatchman at 12:16 PM : Nov 16, 2006
Or could it be that all the success stories we keep hearing about are mostly focused on the top 1% of America's economic scale, who currently earn 16% of America's wages, and own most of the stocks.
Keep in mind that folks like Jon Tester are bringing economic issues to the table come January, and with the ever-growing wage disparity between rich and poor, the vast majority of not-rich people here are with them in wanting these issues addressed.
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by lestb35
November 17, 2006 1:08 AM PST
- If anyone in America is hungry why can't they find the nearest food bank, social service office or church to seek assistance. If they cannot walk or drive the meals on wheels will deliver.
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