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Hunger is a serious epidemic around the world. Over 800 million people suffer from chronic hunger and it along with malnutrition is the biggest health threat world wide. As Amartya Sen said “below certain levels of nutrition, a man lacks not merely bodily energy and good health but even interest in much besides food.” Combating hunger is important in the overall goals of promoting education, health, and economic development.

If you play the vocabulary game on Free Rice for 15 minutes you can help send food to those who need it the most. (Send the link to anyone you know studying for the SAT's!)

For more information visit the World Food Programme

Also if you don't believe this is making a difference check this out! Additionally, if you are so inclined visit Poverty.com to learn about how you can write letters to encourage U.S. participation in the goal of giving 0.7% of national income to support the eradication of hunger and disease. Clearly the U.S. needs your voices of encouragement to help end hunger!