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Learning about Hunger in Austin

Capital Area Food Bank Website

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  1. I feel bad for the kids that go hungry

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  2. McKamey and ClairebellOctober 26, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    I feel so sorry for the people that have no food!

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  3. Texas leads the nation with the highest rate of child food insecurity.

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  4. We feel bad for the children that go hungry, and we want to help pack the POD

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  5. these storys were very touching and I hope I can help the hunger!!!!!!!!

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  6. I learned a lot about hunger today.

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  7. i was listening to other peoples stories and feel bad for kids who come home hungry and look in the empty refrigorator. I heard about someone who just moved too austin and her husband went too the army. I think that they are very trustworthy when they go threw ALOT of trouble and tears! HELP THE HHUUNNGGEERR!

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  8. I didnt know so many people didnt have food.

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