Hunger and poverty are due to laziness and lack of ambition. There is no hunger in my community. I would give away some of my own food or wealth to ensure that others did not go hungry. People are hungry because they are poor. People are poor because political and economic policies keep them poor.
Hunger limits people s ability to learn and be productive.
The presence of hunger and poverty in this country is evidence that there is something wrong with our national priorities. The government should do more to help those who are poor. There will always be hunger and poverty. People are hungry and poor because the rich have more than their fair share. Break participants into small groups and give each group Handout 1, Hunger and Poverty Statements .