Food Security
"Food security is closely related to peace and stability. Failing food systems and the resultant increasing world hunger are among the most pressing issues of our time. The figures are stark: in 2020, 155 million people were acutely food insecure—an increase of nearly 20 million from the year before. Nearly 30 million people were on the verge of starvation, meaning that they did not know where their next meal would come from. The world is thus far not on track to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2 (Zero Hunger) by 2030"
"... without a resolution to food insecurity, it will be difficult to
build sustainable peace, and without peace, the likelihood of ending global hunger is minimal."
- FOOD SYSTEMS IN CONFLICT AND PEACEBUILDING SETTINGS
Pathways and Interconnections - Caroline Delgado, Vongai Murugani and Kristina Tschunkert
"... without a resolution to food insecurity, it will be difficult to
build sustainable peace, and without peace, the likelihood of ending global hunger is minimal."
- FOOD SYSTEMS IN CONFLICT AND PEACEBUILDING SETTINGS
Pathways and Interconnections - Caroline Delgado, Vongai Murugani and Kristina Tschunkert
Food security is when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient safe and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.
Valley Food Security Team Packs Food Boxes
The Valley Ethical Society's Food Security Team volunteers at the Union-Snyder County Food Hub located at the Miller Center/ Lewisburg, PA. Our volunteers pack food boxes for families living in our valley communities. Join the team at 4:00pm - 5:00pm to help set-up. 5:00pm - 6:00pm - Pack 60 -70+ food boxes for distribution to families/individuals in need of food assistance. https://www.union-snydercaa.org/foodhub
Getting Ahead Foundation Meals
Susquehanna Valley Ethical Society Food Security Team hosts dinners to feed low-income individuals and families enrolled in The Getting Ahead Foundation Program. Getting Ahead is a community initiative offered at no cost to interested families who are ready to begin moving toward freedom from poverty. The meal is served at 5:15pm. Volunteers are encouraged to share/stay for the meal.
Dog Days of Summer Food Drive
Our Food Security Team hosts an annual summer food drive to provide essential nutrition to families and individuals facing food insecurity.
Little Free Pantry Team
Susquehanna Valley Ethical Society hosts a Little Free Pantry at the Crossroads Farm Corner Store in Mifflinburg, PA. Neighbors can step under the porch to pick up non-perishable food from our Little Free Pantry. Our Valley Ethical Humanists are dedicated to addressing food security in our community. With your support, we can keep the Little Free Food Pantry running safely and securely, stocked with items to reduce hunger. SVES members are invited to join the team that helps to keep the pantry stocked and to check for foods that have passed expiration dates. Become a member, make a donation, and learn more ways to get involved at susquehannavalleyethicalsociety.org