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The Races Against Hunger

October 27, 2014

In the last few years, the endurance sports industry has become an outlet for people looking to motivate each other to overcome physical and mental obstacles. From mud runs to triathlons, there is a race for everyone to challenge themselves with. Plus, with the fun themes and outrageous outfits being donned; it's a guaranteed good time for all. Unfortunately, one thing is often overlooked at these large events, the amount of food that ends up going to waste after the race is over.

By working with Move For Hunger, the international triathlon series Ironman and the Rock 'n' Roll Marathons Series looks to reduce that waste, making an even more direct contribution to the immediate community. Rock N Roll MarathonJust this past September, Move For Hunger and the Rock 'n' Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon rescued 500 pounds of food from a landfill. This perfectly good, nonperishable food was brought to a local food bank by a Move For Hunger supported mover, Two Men and a Truck.

At the Ironman Wisconsin race, an astonishing 30,000 pounds of food was delivered to a local food bank by Capital City Transfer, Inc. By rescuing this food, it Ironmanmakes a huge difference in the lives of those who suffer from hunger and rely on the local food bank for nutrition.

These are incredible accomplishments that deserve recognition and an overall round of applause. Move For Hunger looks forward to working with both Ironman and the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series in upcoming events to continue to overcome hunger.

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Inflation & food insecurity are on the rise

Cuts to SNAP benefits and inflation have had a devastating economic impact and filled the lines at food banks and pantries across the country. More than 47 million Americans including 1 in 5 children are struggling with food insecurity and do not know where their next meal is coming from. 

For people of color and other minorities, the situation is even worse. Hunger disproportionately affects the Black population, the Latinx community, LGBTQ+ individuals, and more. 

USDA TERMINATES FOOD SECURITY REPORT 

September 22: The USDA announced termination of future Household Food Security Reports USDA, which had tracked hunger nationwide for nearly 30 years. The most recent data revealed that one in seven households — 47.4 million people, including 13.8 million children — were food insecure. For more than three decades, the report was been the gold standard for measuring whether a household lacks consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life. “Eliminating data collection strips away the evidence that proves these programs work, where investment is needed, and who is being left out,” Crystal FitzSimons, president, Food Research & Action Center said in a statement.

Read more on the cancellation of food insecurity survey

 

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