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Hunger in Our Schools: Share Our Strength's Teachers Report Finds Connecting Kids to Breakfast is Vital for Academic Achievement WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Two-thirds of teachers across the U.S. say they have children in their classrooms who regularly come to school too hungry to learn because they are not getting enough to eat at home, according to a national new survey released today. More than 60% of the teachers surveyed for Hunger in Our Schools: Share Our...

NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- We live in a very unique time; our nation is being crippled by staggering levels of individuals who are overweight and obese. Combined, they are estimated to be a stunning 68% of the population, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At the same time, we are facing unprecedented levels of poverty (1-in-6) who lack secure food. Ironically, some people live in such abundance they over-consume, while others lack the means necessary for...

AARP Concerned About Cuts to Critical Programs; Encouraged by Commitment to Home and Community Services SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The state budget released today by Governor Quinn will have a devastating impact on thousands of older Illinoisans. Quinn's budget eliminates funding for property tax relief and a critical pharmaceutical assistance program while also cutting funding for essential home delivered meal programs. "It is encouraging that the...

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that with the help of new Subaru owners, the company generated $5 million for charities across the country during its third annual "Share the Love" event. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080325/SUBARULOGO ) Subaru is donating $250 for every new Subaru vehicle sold or leased (up to a maximum of $5 million) from November 20, 2010 through January 3, 2011. Customers who purchased or leased...

OTTAWA, Ill., Feb. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating (SSHE), the premier freshly prepared whole meal replacement company in the country, and The Heartland Spa, the Midwest's award-winning destination spa getaway, have come together to provide spa guests with meal discounts for SSHE. Guests and employees of The Heartland Spa will receive a special promotional discount for ordering SSHE meals. Packets of information are provided at The Heartland, along with a promotion...

GAITHERSBURG, Md., Jan. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Sodexo Foundation, the anti-hunger charitable arm of Sodexo, Inc., announced today a commitment to provide $20 million in grants and in-kind donations to support and create new, innovative approaches and solutions to ensure the 17 million children in the United States facing hunger grow up with dependable access to nutritious food to lead healthy, productive lives. Building on more than 10 years in the fight against hunger, the Sodexo...

Dutch researchers say that offering downsized meal portions in addition to normal ones at cafeterias may help some people cut their calorie intake. The researchers said that smaller portions could work in other settings also, and it might help curb obesity.  However, they said it is too soon to know if people compensate by eating more during the rest of the day. The report is the first to look at how people's eating behaviors change if smaller meals are made easily available. Researchers...

PLEASANTON, Calif., Jan. 28, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Global transportation and logistics services firm D.W. Morgan expects to donate 50,000 meals to starving kids around the world through its second annual campaign to fight hunger, Morgan Delivers for Starving Kids. In February, Morgan will donate six meals for each shipment it delivers through its supply chain. Morgan's goal is to provide 50,000 meals to starving children via nonprofit partner Feed My Starving Children, a 501(c)(3)...

Project Bread's Healthy School Food Initiative Paves the Way for the New USDA Guidelines for School Meals BOSTON, Jan. 20, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- When USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack presented updated guidelines for school meals as part of the "Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010," the Board and staff members at Project Bread gave him a standing ovation. The proposed changes, which include more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, are especially important for the state's low-income...

For the same amount people pay other care giving organizations, seniors receive so much more from Gourmet Golden Kare. Included in the price is not only the professionalism of their "karegivers", but they also provide gourmet meals including breakfast, lunch, and dinner which are pre-made daily for freshness, and will cater to any dietary needs possible with their amazing dishes. Also, included is an activities fund which allows their customers the freedom to doing things like playing...