January 2019 is Lions Hunger Awareness Month.
Are there really hungry people in South Australia? Yes there are, but hunger is largely a hidden social problem and many of its victims suffer in silence. Each month, approximately 117,260 South Australians experience food insecurity with one third of them being children.
The prices of essentials like food, health, education, housing, utilities and transport have climbed so much in recent years that people who are already struggling are susceptible to sudden bill shock and financial disadvantage. The current economic climate means people are turning to charity who would never have dreamed of seeking such support in the past. So it’s not just traditionally vulnerable groups such as the homeless seeking food relief, but also the aged, single parents and the working poor.
This is the reason why Glenside Lions donate regularly to Foodbank SA. This is our focus for January 2019.
