Moms Against Hunger

Ending hunger for this Dad

This is the inspiring story of a single Dad raising 3 children alone.  He's a hard working father who has always put his children first.  The medical needs of his children has been a heavy burden at times, but bravely he works to provide for his own without outside help.  This single parent suffered enormous pain from poor dental care - due to the sacrifices he made down through the years for his  children.  Always putting their needs in front of his own. 

Moms Against Hunger discovered this tough Dad was suffering from terrible tooth pain and had lost most of his teeth!  Now how does one eat with 4 teeth left?  This situation  was growing worse and it was harder to eat anything at all!   It's impossible to work all day with a bad toothache, and then to not be able to eat properly - this situation was making him sick and weak.  His worries over his children had put his own health at risk, and he was hungry all the time!

One of our faithful partners offered to step in and help in this situation, and through YOUR DONATIONS to help - this Dad is back on the road to health and strong again.

Moms Against Hunger thanks this compassionate donor for helping to change this Dad's life....

A team worked together to come up with a way to surgically remove the remaining teeth - ending his relentless pain.  Then a complete set of dentures was given to him.  Today he is a different man....he is confident.. back in a full time job .... and so grateful!! "Thank you everyone for all that you have done for me.... you changed my life.... I am on my feet again... you changed my life....and I'm not hungry anymore!!"

 

Coco Cola sends product to Moms Against Hunger

Today was a special surprise for many people.... Ice cold fresh Minute Maid Orange Juice was delivered to hundreds.  The first to receive this much needed vitamin source was a senior citizens  iindependent living home called Harbour Bay Homes.  They have a secure place to live, but very little  else.  I have seen many of them going without basic needs met and hungry. So Moms Against Hunger works to help these precious elderly Americans. 

Everyone who lives on a fixed income spends a majority of their very small stipend on either medicines or sparse foods for the month. There is nothing left over for any extras.  Today this  HUDHousing development serves all of the  seniors that live in this complex. They are so very grateful... and thankful for this gift!

This gentleman was so happy to see orange juice he opened his bottle and started drinking it right there!

It touches my heart and I wonder just how long it has been since he's been able to afford a gallon of orange juice.

He is suffering with health problems and cannot afford to have anything special each month.   Coca Cola thank you!!

 

We drive across to another complex and are met with the same excitement... "oh thank you so much... I LOVE orange juice..... I can't wait to drink mine!"  Are statements we hear over and over. Aged men and women are so grateful for this treat!

 

The Miracle of the Fishes and Loaves!!!! Thank You America!!!

Below are some pictures from the warehouse that was donated yesterday!! 

It's already filled with donations and families have been coming in already this morning getting much needed staples! Thank You America!!!

Clothing is ready to be sorted and sized!!

The need is so great.... it brings tears to my eyes.....

Every need has been supplied , but this will only last an area this size 2 or 3 days!!

Americans in need, are receiving - because Americans are giving!! MAH thanks every Mom and Dad who are giving compassionate care to our fellow Americans!!

A mom, just like you, trying to make sure her sons have what they need. 

The Police Department has done so much to help their community!! True Heros!!

Moms Against Hunger could not help these families without donors like you!!!

 

New Pictures from Harrisburg ILL.

This morning as the majority of Americans woke up in a warm house, our brothers and sisters in Illinois woke up to the nightmare that is their reality now.... 

Sleeping in their cars or hastily made shelters, holding their children close, fighting off the depressing thoughts of What Now??

Moms Against Hunger is proud to tell you that the Coca-Cola truck showed up this morning with beverages for the thirsty!

Thank you Coca-Cola!!!

Coca-Cola is still the Real Thing!!

Powerade to get the Survivor's energy up!!

Moms Against Hunger was donated a warehouse space to start receiving supplies:

It has some maintenence issues before we can began serving the survivors...

There are several large holes we have to fix, we need to spray the building for bugs, disinfect the floors and bathrooms with bleach, find pallets and a forklift, and Volunteers to serve!!!

We have several Volunteers already, Mothers with terrifying stories and Fathers broken hearted over the loss of everything... but still they come to serve others, to help other families just like them begin the process of rebuilding...

A big "Thank You" goes to our Volunteers and Coca Cola!!!!! Wee could not help these families without YOU!!!

Harrisburg Illinois Tornado!

“I have no idea what I’m going to do…. how am I going to get past this?!?”

 

Deadly tornado's ripped through her town and now she is in serious trouble!  Harrisburg Illinois is almost destroyed and they need our help!  Family after family after family now are HOMELESS! 

Can you help Moms Against Hunger provide aid for these American families in need RIGHT NOW.  Please donate by clicking the donate button.

My heart goes out to these families… can you imagine what it feels like to be this lady today?  Her home destroyed… all of her belongings flung far and wide…. The heartache she feels is beyond belief.  Moms Against Hunger can help… with your support.

 

Where does she even begin?  Everything is ripped apart by one tornado after another!  Moms Against Hunger has an assessment team on the ground to see how best we can support these American families RIGHT NOW.

 Your instant gift can provide support and compassionate care now.  Donate here…….

I appreciate your help in this work.  If you are a family member you can sympathize with the mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers along with their children who are in need this very day.  Think about the grandparents who have lost their entire lifetime of ‘home’ today. 

Moms Against Hunger will help…. Will you?  Americans must help Americans…..

Thank you for responding today.

Dr Gayla Holley

 

 

Helping the elderly

A senior citizen stops me outside a restaurant and begged me to help her.  She is scared and spoke timidly asking for food.  "Please don't call the cops on me", she pleaded.  Hungry and alone in life, her story is unknown, but no one should be hungry! Moms Against Hunger gives her aid... right here in our home town.

As of 2009, there were almost 1 million seniors in the U.S. who go hungry because they cannot afford to buy food. Another 5 million seniors in the U.S. faced the threat of hunger. In one of the world's richest nations, no older American should be going hungry. However instead, in recent years, hunger rates have more than doubled for poor seniors in the country, and it is likely to get worse as the older population is the fastest growing cohort of the U.S. population. You can get more statistics on Senior Hunger from a pioneering study on the topic that we helped support.

Moms helping Moms through the fire

This Mom Rita is packing goods to take to the distribution points to be passed out to fire families in need. 

This Mom Julie unloads the boxes for families...

This Mom Stephanie hands out supplies to families coming through the distribution lines.

This Mom Angela is giving practical support to each family....

 
Moms know what a family needs when they are in trouble.

Hungry Kids in a Wild Fire Storm

Children are hot, tired, dirty and worried too about when they are going home..... IF they are going home.  Their young lives are turned upside down, no schools are open and life is in a turmoil for them.   Moms need lots of baby wipes to try to clean them up daily while they wait.  Snacks and meals are provided too.

Much needed help!

Families get needed support in their worst hours of trouble.  No home.... only a few items thrown in a car, the kids and a pet.  Now what to do?  The fires are out..... but their home is destroyed.  Everything is needed....

Fire Families need support

Homeless in the heat

This mother stands for hours, and walks for hours in the cruel heat..... homeless.  She does not  know what to do to change the situation she is in.  Her feet are killing her and the blisters are terrible.  An aid worker Jessica kneels down to tenderly help her by providing ointment and clean fresh socks.   It's painful to see.... more painful to experience!  This is not happening in a third world country, this is here in America.... right now.

Her little girl looks on while we try to help her mommy.  Hugging her stuffed animal for comfort she is but a little child out in this terrible heat. We provide cool water, supplies and practical aids for this mother and child....

 

Loving the hopeless

At one time in life this person you see laying here on the street, was a little child with a mother.  That mother may have been her rock that passed away suddenly leaving her without a mom.  Or that mother may have failed her child and let her be harmed or abused.  She may have been abandoned and lost her way in her younger years.  For whatever reason that life handed her more than she could take, and her life has descended into chaos and darkness.  She still needs a mother.... Moms Against Hunger provides for the needs of the hopeless and offers help in their worst hours. 

Every volunteer that offers aid is bringing encouragement to these... the least in the land.... who still need a mother.  We bring them help every week....

Sunburned homeless families

Here is a child with his father, both staying out all day in 100+ degree weather, even when you find shelter, you still need to be moving around a little bit, and there’s that sun again. This is another reason and need for sun screen items. This little boy is only 2 years old. And some of the men and women we see, are just as red if not worse.

 

Look at his eyes.....

Homeless in America

It is alarming to see mothers and children living on the streets now.  Living so close to the edge of a stable life, when a job loss happens the tumbling comes quickly.  Eviction and being thrown out of a home happens overnight.  What happens next?  They try to find shade from the blazing hot sun- the coolest place to be in relative safety is under a freeway bridge. When they find each other they stick together- living on the streets is a terrible experience and fear a constant reality for each one.

Volunteers serve them supplies under a freeway bridge.  We are in need of various items if you can help. Baby powder, baby wipes, baby food, feminine products, soap, socks, shoes, bottled water are just a few of the prized items we can't keep enough of.  These mama's are trying to keep their children, and fiercely hanging on to get out of these circumstances.  We are doing what we can to help them.

Fresh food tastes so good..... prayers are constantly said by these mothers. Cool water is comforting and greatly appreciated.

LIfe is not going to be back to normal for some time...

 

The day dawns and horror appears again at every destroyed address.  No longer any houses, nor streets even to be seen!  All is  gone forever in a matter of minutes.  The people are exhausted, in shock and overwhelmed at the loss around them.  Families are trying to find each other.... cell phone use is spotty....no cars are available... and people are seen climbing over piles of rubble looking for anything of value.  Heartbreaking!!!

Mothers with infants clinging to them, all in tears.  Fathers holding children who refuse to be set down.  Neighbors upon seeing each other .....reach to hug each other and exclaiming "I'm so glad you are alive!" 

It takes time, volunteers, money and food supplies to provide in a crisis like this. This will not be solved quickly.  

These are American families who will survive this tornado, but certainly do need our help at this terrible time.

Foodlines after the tornado in Joplin MIssouri


Hard working Americans in Joplin Missouri are now in need.  The families stand in line for a simple meal..... none of these families ever dreamed they would be standing in a food line!  But the tornado destroyed normal life and here they are... needing food.  Empty hands reach out and take a plate of food from people they have never met before and they are just so very thankful.

Food is freely given to every family with a smile and a prayer.... They all receive whatever is given to them....

Things people need.....

 
"Do you have any diapers?  Or any baby food?"  Every car that pulls up has a need that they are urgently hoping we can fill.  Think of it.... what do you do without diapers for a baby?  How do you find formula in a disaster?  The many needs that are expressed  are all issues to be addressed in a crisis. 

We constantly are in need to refill areas of supplies for families who lose everything due to earthquakes, or fires.  Those who find themselves homeless because of a hurricane or a tornado. Moms Against Hunger helps all we can  in a time a need....

Feeding Joplin Missouri families

What do you do to help families who no longer have any homes, cars, jobs or food  in Joplin Missouri? It is important to get  help to them right away as the terror of what just happened to them is overwhelming.  They are in shock and cries of 'help.... I'm over here' can be heard in the aftermath of the tornado. 

Hours pass and people simple set down on the tumbled crashes of former homes and weep.  After a while little children start whimpering "mommy I'm hungry", and with nervous alarm parents realize they have NO FOOD to feed their families.

This is where Moms Against Hunger steps in and provides comforting meals in such a hour of need.   At first it's simply sandwiches as fast as they can be put together and just passed out to everyone that can be seen.  A simple bottle of water helps to steady the nerves of so many.....

Then the cookers arrive and the tantalizing smells of  smokers fired up helps to  distract the people from their own heart aches.  Barbecue gets started and when the food is ready..... voices call out to one another and families slowly gather being given a paper plate filled with hot food they humbly receive their  plates of strengthening nourishment.

Food helps.  Life didn't end. They will survive. Hope revives along with their blood sugar. They can slowly stand up again. Hug their children. Hug those that fed them.  Turn their faces toward the devastation and get started digging out. Knowing someone is here to help them with what to do about food helps. Over 12,000 meals were served along with our partners Blood and Fire, and the Holy Smoke Team.

Thank you donors..... your compassionate donations made a difference!

Joplin Missouri Tornado

 
Feeding families in shock from the terrific tornado in Joplin Missouri is essential.  They must not lose heart now!  As soon as possible our feeding teams arrived and started cooking right away.  Families at first were in silence and gratefully ate and moved on quickly.  Slowly stories began to be shared of where they were and what they were doing when the storm hit their lives.

Food is one way to bring normalcy back to a family.  But what happens when ones home is destroyed.... no table, no food, no fridge, no kitchen.  Families need to eat!  Thankfully our partners were quick to respond and thousands of meals were given out over the days and weeks since the tornado.

 
Daybreak comes and heartache begins in earnest for thousands of families who have lost everything.  "Thank God you are here" are words heard from so many moms and dads who have no way to feed their children at the moment.  Food is the way all of the rest of America can say to these families, 'we care about you.' 

The homeless suffer in the heat!

The look on their faces is hard  not see the pain.  It's 100 degrees and these people are homeless and living outside in th broiling sunshine. As soon as we appear they start walking toward us.  We have brought cold ice tea to try to help their driving thirst.  Life has been harsh for these people and no matter their age they all need a mother to comfort them in their pain.  It's miserable and everyone is sweating (including us) but they are so grateful for just something cold to drink! 

A hungry pregnant woman

Out of the blue and walking  heavily, a young pregnant woman approaches.. ... obviously in the last stages of pregnancy.  She said, "please.... please can you help me?  I am not asking you for money, please  I am hungry.  Do you have any food you could give me? I lost my job because I am pregnant... and I just need some food to eat right now"

This young soon to be mother was at the end of her rope and close to tears, embarrassed to ask, but desperately in need.   Her plea was heard and arrangements made to help her with food.  

Yes there are hungry Americans in need....Moms Against Hunger cares about hunger in America.

 

Moms bringing aid to American families

Backpacks of aid are given to children providing instant supplies and comfort to each child.

This family survived Hurricane Katrina, but lost everything they owned in the storm.  Ending up in Houston trying to start over.... it has not been easy for them to recover.  Losing a home, all possessions and jobs instantly, life becomes very tough on a family.   There are thousands of families just like this one still struggling to overcome the recent hurricanes on the coastline of America. 

Helping the Helpless

Imagine being handicapped, and having lost the ability to be independent. Prices go up constantly and the fixed disability check no longer covers the costs of rent, utilities, medications, medical visits, and food. Nothing can be saved up..... there is never enough for any extras in life.   This little lady was alone (it was her birthday) and Moms Against Hunger was there to help give her encouragement and help.  We serve senor citizens in need in America.

American mothers wait for food

When the job market fails.... and a hurricane wipes out the home... life becomes a struggle to survive for a family.  Our food is vital to keep families from losing hope and hunger away. 

We do all we can to help in the worst times of  the American family.  Please support by donating today.

Food lines in America

Long lines of Americans wait on receiving food.  When the  preparations are ready the lines of men, women and children begin to slowly move as their baskets are filled.

The economy has seriously hurt thousands of Americans who have been out of work due to issues beyond their control.  America is in need of Moms Against Hunger helping by providing food in this tough time. 

Americans who are hungry...

Setting  up food boxes and supplies by the truck load, preparations are made for hungry American families. These families  are sometimes embarrassed by having to come to receive food, and their eyes tell the story of  trying to hold onto their pride while feeding their children. We understand this and try to make the process as simple as possible to help.  This feeding line goes quickly and smoothly and thousands of people are served in a day.

 

Wisconsin receives aid

Families in Wisconsin are honest, hard working people who have been  hit by the failing economy. Families who have never needed to ask for help are now in need!  MAH partners reach out and meet their needs on a weekly basis.  

The Christmas Giveaway in Houston Texas

The joy of Christmas is having the ability to share good things with those less fortunate right here at home. 

 

Moms Against Hunger was ask to provide for Christmas for an apartment complex that suffers from 78% Aids, as well as drug addiction, gang violence and all sorts of crime. Single moms who live here are trapped by poverty, poor education and the cycle of circumstances beyond their control. 

 

A team  went with me into this apartment complex.  Matthew had a team there as well  ready to help... he brought tables, bright happy music and chairs.  They also served a lunch to everyone who came.

 

Pink backpacks for girls and Red/Black ones for the boys.  Each one had books, and toys/stuffed animals inside. Along with Moms Against Hunger food each backpack was filled with love  and given out to each child.

 

 

 

If I could have hugged each woman and talked with each one I would have!!

The eyes of single moms says it all..... their gratitude was touching.

 

Matthew Bismark the coordinator of this event, wants an interview to talk about Moms Against Hunger and our vision for nutritional food for the needy.

 

And we interviewed a couple of men who were watching all that was happening from the sideline.  They were curious as to why we would bring food to THIS area. Hard eyes watched us walk the entire complex praying for every family who lives here. No one touched us, but we touched all of them.  

 

Pastor Chris, is  in this area who will help his community with the acts of kindness done today. More later....

Christmas for needy children

 

Giveaways in America

 

Moms Helping Moms in America

 

Grandmothers in need

 

Thank you from teens....

 

American Moms

 

Aid for American Families

 

Hunger in Rural America

The latest facts about hunger in the United States are startling:

• The number of U.S. households that reported getting emergency food from a food pantry almost doubled between 2007 and 2009
• The 14.7 percent of households without food security at some time in 2009 was the highest since data-keeping on the subject began in 1995
• More than 50 million people live in households uncertain of having or getting enough food at some point because of insufficient money or other material resources

Food is being given through our partnerships  to needy families in Minnesota and Wisconsin. 

Yes this is in the USA - families in need of aid.

THE FACTS: At least 1 out of 7 households have hunger issues. Food banks are overwhelmed. 49 million people are hungry, including at least 17 million children. Over the last few years, the number of people who don’t have enough to eat has steadily increased here in America.

These are hard working americans.... stuggling from economic challenges in their towns. This will be a tough winter for thousands....

 

Feeding Hungry American Families

Because of the overwhelming unemployment in the rural areas of America, we support our partners in serving on a weekly basis food sources to families in need.  Currently this is over  700,000 lbs of food to rural Minnesota and Wisconsin men, women and children. 

Reuters News has issued this article and while this is a news report, we can attest to the facts of this report by the long lines of Americans like you and I who are temporarily short on food.

One in 7 US households hit by hunger issues in 2009

15 Nov 2010 23:15:27 GMT

Source: Reuters

* Emergency food pantry use up sharply in recent years

* Food stamps used by 15 million families a month in 2009

By Jerry Norton

 WASHINGTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) - The number of U.S. households that reported getting emergency food from a food pantry almost doubled between 2007 and 2009, at the height of the recession, a government report said on Monday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the number of households jumped to 5.6 from 3.9 million….

 In a separate report, the ERS said the percentage of U.S. households without food security -- access to enough food for an active, healthy life -- at some point during the year hit a record in 2009.

It said more than 50 million people, including at least 17 million children, lived in households uncertain of having or getting enough food at some point because of insufficient money or other material resources.

The 14.7 percent of households without food security at some time in 2009 was up from 14.6 percent in 2008 and 11.1 in 2007, and was the highest since data-keeping on the subject began in 1995, according to the ERS report.

Some 9 percent of households had low food security, meaning they relied on such strategies as "eating less varied diets, participating in Federal food assistance programs," or getting emergency food help.

About 6 percent had very low food security, meaning they had the normal eating patterns of one or more members disrupted and reduced at times during the year.

For about a quarter of food-insecure households and one-third of those with very low food security, "the occurrence was frequent or chronic," the ERS report said.

It said that among states, food insecurity ranged from a 6.7 percent level in North Dakota to a 17.7 percent high in Arkansas, as measured over a three year period through 2009. Very low food security ranged from North Dakota's 2.6 percent to Alabama's 6.8 percent

 

Hurricane Katrina

Meeting the needs of Hurricane Katrina victims here at our home base meant hundreds of people were helped.  We partnered with the Red Cross in this most desperate of times. For over a month we housed and fed between 400-500 people daily.  The numbers gradually came down as we were able to place people all over America.  

The Katrina victims were fed, clothed and everyone was placed with compassion with suitcases of goods to start their new lives with.