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HUNGER STORIES
Hear what Central Texans are saying about hunger.
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Enduring Homelessness and Food Insecurity with a FamilyJoseph 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 HomelessGeorge 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 AustinAndrew and Mark, traveling street musicians, visit the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen. They are living out of their car and living off tips." Listen to their story. Andrew Dangerfield and Marcus Wyckoff, Salvation Army, CAFB Partner Agency, November 2009 |
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Community Kitchen Fighting Poverty in WacoDani and Red have different backgrounds but they are both passionate about helping their community by working at the Salvation Army Community Kitchen of Waco." Listen to their story. Dani Almli and Stanley "Red" Goode, Salvation Army-Waco, CAFB Partner Agency, November 2009 |
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Perspectives on HomelessnessAfter 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." Listen to her story. Roxanne Strong, Salvation Army, CAFB Partner Agency, November 2009 |
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Amber, 13, Facing DiabetesAmbers talks with us about her struggle with diabetes and how Kids Cafe helps her get enough healthy food. Listen to her story. Amber, 13, Bedichek Middle School, Kids Cafe, October 2009 |
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Judith Beilke and Mary Lou ChurchJudith and Mary Lou, retired neighbors, are new to pantries. They are getting creative with the food they receive. Listen to their story. Judith Beilke and Mary Lou Church; Cristo Rey, CAFB Partner Agency, August 2009 |
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Meg Kee and Carrie GibsonMeg Kee, Director at Angels of Hope Food Pantry, breaks ground for an on-site square foot vegetable garden with the help of Carrie Gibson, former CAFB VISTA. Listen to her ideas about providing fresh, local produce for her clients! Listen to her story. Meg Kee, Catholic Charities: Angels of Hope, CAFB Partner Agency, October 2009 |
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Brie, 10 and Kayla, 9Brie, 10 and Kayla, 9 are two friends who attend our CHOICES nutrition class. Listen to why they enjoy learning about healthy food! Listen to their story. Brie and Kayla, Boys and Girls Club of Copperas Cove, CAFB CHOICES, 9/24/2009 |
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Louis BlaseLouis has a passion for cooking Cajun food. He is a Hurricane Katrina evacuee hailing from the heart of New Orleans. Listen to his story. Louis Blase; Catholic Charities, CAFB Partner Agency, 9/11/09 |
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Deborah YarbroughDeborah struggles with bipolar disease, and being homeless and hungry. She says she recently conquered her drug addiction because she wanted her life back. Deborah Yarbrough; Catholic Charities, CAFB Partner Agency, 9/11/09 |
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Diane DobieDiane is active in her church and volunteers when the Mobile Food Pantry comes to San Saba. Diane Dobie; San Saba Mobile Food Pantry, 9/23/09 Learn how you can help | Submit your own story
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Michelle, Amber, and RyleeMichelle and Amber have working husbands, but there still isn't enough food to feed their children. Rylee, 2, says "Thank You" for your support. Michelle Coronado, Amber and Rylee Tupin; San Saba Mobile Food Pantry, 9/23/09 |
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