filmmaker wants to create child hunger awareness in NM

"A short film made to create awareness about child hunger in New Mexico, specifically 'Summer Hunger' which also is the film's name.


Hunger is a problem much bigger than the filmmaker Sterling Grant III realized before starting the project.


'This is really a problem. There's kids out here going without food. You know…you think about it in other countries. But sometimes it's in your own backyard like, whoa, I didn't realize this was a problem,' Grant III said.


Whether a bad economy or homes in chaos, too many kids in New Mexico start and end their days with hunger and malnutrition. A problem that only grows in the summer when those kids in need are not in school.


'Chances are, they don't eat during the summer. Or if they do, they have one meal or it's a soda pop and some chips. Things that aren't healthy. Just because they don't have access to a good meal like they do during the school year,' said Bill Ludwig of the USDA Food & Nutrition Services.


The film was produced for the non-profit group, New Mexico Appleseed. They estimate that if just 20 more sites could be opened, at least 1,200 more kids could benefit this summer.


The group is challenging communities and looking for sponsors all around the state.


'We wanna make sure children are fed year round. Whether they are in school or not,' said Children, Youth and Families Department Secretary Yolanda Deines. 'In order to have their brains develop appropriately and for them to grow and to reach their highest potential, they need to get the nutrition provided through these meals.' "


http://www.kob.com/article/stories/S2534643.shtml?cat=504


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