Paul Weiss, president of Children of the Americas in Washington, D.C., identifies children as one group in need. We are proud participants of the Summer Food Program, which was developed by Department of Children, Families and Learning. Hunger is also a fact of life for many of the nation's older citizens. There are so many with such small incomes and necessary expenses such as prescriptions that food very often is the last purchase. These are able to receive a box of supplemental food every month.
Illness also brings hunger into many households.
Since malnutrition is a common complication of HIV infection, a healthy diet can significantly bolster the immune system to resist ramifications of the disease. Nearly all of ASC's clients live in poverty. Our meals help parents continue to care for their children, and help the many clients who live alone care for themselves. Both Massey and Waters expect demand for their organizations' services to grow. The impact that the HIV virus and AIDS have had in the United States pales, however, in comparison to the devastation they are causing overseas.