Around the world, more than enough food is produced to feed the global population—but more than 820 million people go hungry each year. After steadily declining for a decade, world hunger is on the rise, affecting 11 percent of people globally. There were an estimated 775 million undernourished people in 2014 – a record low - but that number increased to 820 million in 2018. 37 million people face hunger in the U.S. today — including more than 11 million children and nearly 5.4 million seniors. Hunger knows no boundaries — it touches every community, including our own.
Want to help make a difference? Then join #GTPD this November as we collect donated canned food and coats. Now until November 1st until 21st we will have donation boxes in three locations: GTPD Headquarters, the Mayor's Office and Public Works.
If you or if you know a family in need this holiday season reach out to the Gloucester Township Community Relations Bureau at [email protected] for further assistance and resources available.
