Have a Heart for Hunger

Written by: Kate Snyder, Executive Assistant

Today is Valentine’s Day, and you know what that means…

Well, yes, it means candle-lit dinners, wide-spread public displays of affection, and outrageously over-priced roses, but what else does it mean?

That’s right – it’s time for East End Cooperative Ministry’s have a heart for hunger campaign!

Hopefully you will recall that every year between February 14th and March 31st, EECM makes a special effort to raise community awareness about, as well as funds to combat, the devastating effects of hunger on our East End community.

This year, the need is greater than ever. With the US economy shaky, fears about food security are on the rise. Most of our clients live paycheck to paycheck, and even slight alterations to their monthly budgets can make the difference between having enough money for groceries and going hungry.

People right here in our neighborhood don’t have enough to eat. That’s the bad news. But you can change this reality. That’s the good news.

Partner with us in our fight against hunger. Check out the EECM website, and keep your eyes on this blog, for more information about how you can have a heart for hunger.

And Happy Valentine’s Day!