3 Squares, stories of people making a difference with Hunger, and Juliette Gordon Low's birthplace!

The girls spent last meeting learning more about Hunger and the resources available to us, as a country.  Rebecca talked about the history and services of 3SquaresVT which is available for Vermonters in times of need.  At the national level, it is called the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP.  It is a federal USDA program (formerly food stamps) that can help stretch your food budget so you can put three healthy meals on your table every day.

The girls also heard about two other people who have made a difference in the lives of people who suffer from Hunger.  Knowing that food insecurity is a global problem, Nyla Rodgers helped launch a cross-continental foundation (Mama Hope, in Kenya) to combat it (Women's Health, October 2013).  Eight year old William Winslow learned about child hunger in school and decided to launch a food drive for the charity BackPack Buddies in Raleigh, NC.  William and 50 volunteers (mostly friends that he trained) collected over $3,000 and some 3,300 pounds of food.  (The Week, April 25, 2014).

The quote of the month:  "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has."  Margaret Mead

One of our Brownies traveled to Savannah, Georgia and came across Juliette Gordon Low's birthplace!  She shared these photos and did a nice job presenting the pictures and sharing some information about this trip.

 In front of a century plant in the gardens.

The Brownies have filled up one penny jar and hopefully will continue to fill up more as we work on this badge.  Please remember pennies and some non-perishable, non-expired food items this week and next!  If you have any clothing you were wanting to get rid of, we'll take that, too!

Thanks for your support!
Lara

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead

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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Margaret Mead

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