Although
world hunger has declined greatly in recent decades, the problem continues
to affect many people. Faced by families too poor to buy or produce
their own food, the debilitating effects of hunger can be seen in developed
and underdeveloped countries alike.
In an effort to alleviate this
situation, one non-profit organization, The Hunger Site, uses the Internet
to pair up large-scale food manufacturers, advertisers and individuals
who wish to make donations. The most unusual feature of the Site is
that visitors are not asked to donate money, but only a few minutes
of their time.
For each click on The Hunger
Site’s “Give Free Food” button, 1.1 cups of staple
food are donated to the hungry. Selected sponsors pay for the food,
which is then distributed to people in need by the sister organizations
Mercy Corps and America’s Second Harvest.
The Hunger Site asks that visitors
click on the Give Free Food button only once a day, but there is no
limit to the number of people who can make the daily visit. In addition,
The Hunger Site offers an e-mail reminder service.
Master teaches that not only
through meditation do we progress spiritually, but also through selfless
service: “Meditate more and help humankind whenever you can. Help
your brothers and sisters. Everything that’s good for other people
is good for you and good for your practice, too.” And visiting
The Hunger Site is an easy and effective way to follow Master’s
advice.
For more information or to access The Hunger
Site, please go to:
http://www.thehungersite.com
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