David Spradlin discusses the state of hunger in America, how food banks help, and what those who donate should give to such organizations. David Spradlin is the owner of The Village in Sacramento, CA. The Village is a nonprofit dedicated to helping the hungry and homeless, and others in need.

1. FOOD BANKS
W H A T T O G I V E T O
David Spradlin

2. THE
PROBLEM
Food insecurity
includes more than 16 million children in that number,
and the results of malnourishment include mental and
physical illness and/or imbalance.
Americans live in homes without
enough money to buy and eat
nutritional meals regulalry.
48M

3. WHAT
PROBLEM
ARE WE
SOLVING?
Fortunately, many children are able
To receive meals at school. But during the summer, it
becomes more difficult to provide while school is in
recess. One of the ways to help is donating to food
banks, which provide food items to needy families.

4. WHAT
TO
DONATE?
Food Banks typically house
Non-perishable items, such as canned vegetables,
fruits, and meat. For a more specific list of items to
donate, check out the following slides.

5. BEANS
(CANNED OR DRY)

6. WHOLE GRAIN
PASTA

7. CANNED TUNA,
CANNED
CHICKEN, AND
CANNED SALMON

8. LOW SODIUM
SOUPS

9. MIXED NUTS

10. SHELF-STABLE
MILK

11. 100% FRUIT JUICE

12. ROLLED OATS

13. OLIVE OR
CANOLA OIL

14. FOR MORE
IDEAS/INFO
Please visit these resources
http://www.mnn.com/food/healthy-eating/blogs/25-
of-the-best-foods-for-food-donations
https://www.buzzfeed.com/ryankincaid/canned-
food-drive?utm_term=.olznZ4znP#.gfbZ9xGZ1
https://www.nokidhungry.org/problem/hunger-
facts

15. THANK YOU
D A V I D S P R A D L I N . N E T