Hunger Real for Some Kids in the U.S.

For some children in the U.S., the impact of the recession is very very real. CBS News reports that there are approximately 15.5 million children in the U.S. without sufficient food. As the recession continues, the number of children in poverty is expected to rise.



To read the CBS News story, click here.

The New Face of Homelessness

This video report from CNN discusses the "new face of homelessness" in America as a result of the current economic downturn.

Highlighted is a working mom and her son, who are now homeless.

3.5M Kids Under 5 On Verge Of Going Hungry

Feeding America, a not-for-profit advocacy group, is reporting that 3.5 million children under the age of 5 in the U.S. are at "risk of hunger".

CBS News coverage of this story goes on to say that 11% of household have insufficient food for "an active, healthy life."

Feeding America's uses 2005-2007 data from the the Census Bureau and the Agriculture Department.