This is the day of the Superbowl and for us the Souperbowl. The Village Harvest food distribution is one way we can be a light unto the world as described in the Gospel. Today we were collecting funds for this ministry for support. In Jesus’ usage, the light is not simply to allow others to see whatever they wish but it is for others to witness the acts of justice that Jesus’ followers perform. The acts of justice are necessary particularly when we look at food insecurity which we are combating this Sunday with the Souperbowl collection.
Food security means access by all people at all times to enough food for an active, healthy life.
An estimated 11.1 percent of U.S. households were food insecure at least some time during the year in 2018, meaning they lacked access to enough food for an active, healthy life for all household members. That is down from 11.8 percent in 2017 and from a peak of 14.9 percent in 2011. These are the latest figures available.
The 2018 prevalence of food insecurity declined, for the first time, to the pre-recession (2007) level of 11.1 percent.
Children were food insecure at times during 2018 in 7.1 percent of U.S. households with children (2.7 million households), not significantly different from 7.7 percent in 2017. These households with food insecurity among children were unable at times to provide adequate, nutritious food for their children
The Souperbowl collection in both food and goods is to keep the ministry going. It costs approximately $170 monthly to the Northen Neck Food Bank to purchase the produce for the distribution.