Food insecurity is a real problem for families across the country. One in five children struggles with hunger in America. September Hunger Action Month is a nationwide campaign by Feeding America to mobilize the public to take action on the issue of hunger. For many hungry families, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the National School Lunch Program can go a long way to bridge the hunger gap, but when money runs tight and shelves are bare near the end of the month, food banks are a critical nutrition safety net. Many food banks rely on donations, so the nutrition of food available can vary widely. Couple that with little access to refrigeration, and milk is a...
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