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HUNGER STORIES

Hear what Central Texans are saying about hunger.

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What Would You Do with a Million Dollars?

"“When I miss breakfast, I’m hungry all day,” Elizabeth, 9, says. “I feel grumpy like the Grouch in the trash can on Sesame Street.” She tells us what she would do if she had a million dollars and about her dreams of being a rockstar someday.

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Elizabeth, Kids Cafe Boys an Girls Club of South Austin, November 2009

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Hurricane Evacuee Tells Her Story

Leela Dewberry, two months pregnant at the time, swam to safety when her house in Galveston collapsed during Hurricane Ike. Until she gets back on her feet, she says, she depends on food and baby product assistance from CAFB Food Pantries."

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Leela and Janae Dewberry, Catholic Charities Food Pantry, October 2009

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Enduring Homelessness and Food Insecurity with a Family

Joseph and Donna Luna would do anything to protect their eight children and four grandchildren. Currently living out of a motel room, they talk about homelessness and food insecurity strengthening their family bonds. Listen to their story.

 

Joseph and Donna Luna, St. Ignatius Food Pantry, December 2009

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One of the New Homeless

George had his own business and his own house until poor luck turned his life upside down. Now he lives out of his car and receives food at pantries. Listen to his story.

 

George Fields, St. Ignatius Food Pantry, December 2009

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Youth Contribute Music to the Streets of Austin

Andrew and Mark, traveling street musicians, visit the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen. They are living out of their car and living off tips."

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Andrew Dangerfield and Marcus Wyckoff, Salvation Army, CAFB Partner Agency, November 2009

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Community Kitchen Fighting Poverty in Waco

Dani and Red have different backgrounds but they are both passionate about helping their community by working at the Salvation Army Community Kitchen of Waco."

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Dani Almli and Stanley "Red" Goode, Salvation Army-Waco, CAFB Partner Agency, November 2009

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Perspectives on Homelessness

After nine years living on the streets, Roxanne shares her experience being homeless. Now employed at the Salvation Army, she says, "There's no reason anybody should go hungry in Austin."

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Roxanne Strong, Salvation Army, CAFB Partner Agency, November 2009

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