“The Return of American Hunger’:

• According to the article “The Return of American Hunger” hunger has been increasing dramatically throughout the United States, and the most affected are the poor in different States of the country. For example: Wisconsin started requiring that some food-stamp applicants submit to a drug test, Missouri imposed a rule limiting the duration of residents’ enrollment in the program to no longer than four years (Resnikoff P1). We see how governors from different States have increased the poverty line for eligibility purposes, such as New York State and Illinois, both earlier this year started making changes, therefore, more people became eligible (from 130 percent of the poverty line to 150 percent) for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) which is the Government Program that helps people with low income with food and expenses.  It shows that the poverty has returned, literally. US Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents have been struggling for many years, and it seems like they will be doing so for a long time.
• The U.S. Department of Agriculture defines food security as “access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life,” (Resnikoff P1). We all know that access to education, food, and protection are human rights. But United States being one of the most powerful countries in the world, MUST have a better Nutritional System where its citizens would take advantage and FEED their families, regardless of their income (with some restrictions or line of poverty) creating with it, a greater and happier America.
• One point that strongly grabbed my attention was the fact that “Other States—including Connecticut, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Oregon soon followed the law of increasing the border line of income for people to become eligible for SNAP. But not every state affected by the cuts took action. Michigan, Wisconsin, New Jersey, and New Hampshire all lost SNAP benefits, sadly.

• “Why does America Have so Much Hunger”?

• According to the USDA there’s a “lack of  access to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members” which means a very “food insecure household”. Basically, this article shows statistics about the hunger and its evolution in the United States. This article it’s extremely sad, and shows that even if the kids don’t like their clothes, they always try to make it. North Dakota and South Dakota, together with Montana States and Illinois are part of the list of the States that aren’t struggling so much when it comes to hunger in America.
• One point that grabbed my attention is that: United States being the most powerful country in the world, exports more food than any other country in the world. So why do families with children have trouble getting enough food in such a prosperous nation? Ironically, there is an answer for it: Greed & Government, On the other hand: we see how much UNEATEN FOOD IS THROWN OUT of businesses, hotels, and houses across the United States, so it makes it even HARDER and poorer. That’s enough to feed 25,000,000 of Americans including U.S. Virgin Islands, and obviously the contiguous United States.
• Comparing years 2014-2015 there was a significant decrease of poverty from 9.4 to 7.8 and volunteers and privately funded nonprofits like Jesus Was Homeless help to ease the problem. Eventually, we will be waiting for any improvement in our society, so that our kids in America will be even happier, better, and ready for the future.

Ideas:

• I will bring some plates and some empty containers symbolizing poverty and necessity. Also about the lighting Technic: i  want a dark picture, with dark background, i would like to create drama with my picture and grab attention from the public, using elements to describe hunger. I will also bring some forks, spoons, and knifes to create meaningful pictures. I will try to use a dirty plate trying to project the idea of ” i want more food” “it’s not enough for me” “Im not full” to convey the idea of the article.