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Monday, June 10, 2013  While most students leave their classrooms happy for break, many parents are worried, not knowing how they're going to feed their children.

Friday, June 07, 2013  First United Methodist Church helps feed children over the summer.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013  There's only one plot left at the community garden in the Ottumwa Industrial Park.

Saturday, May 11, 2013  21st Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive took place on Saturday.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  Even with big grant, more money is needed to feed children in Missouri.

Thursday, May 02, 2013  On Saturday, May 11, letter carriers across the nation will be collecting non-perishable food donations in residents' mailboxes to be donated to local food banks

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  With just a few clicks you can help prevent childhood hunger in our schools.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  A community garden is underway to help provide fresh produce to the hungry.

Sunday, April 14, 2013  People of all ages gathered at the Kirksville Downtown Square hoping to can hunger in our community.

Thursday, March 28, 2013  The United Way of Wapello County is looking for volunteers to help with a Hunger in America study to be conducted this spring.

Friday, February 15, 2013  Van Buren High School students participated in "Packing meals for kids against hunger" on Friday

Sunday, September 30, 2012  39th annual Crop Walk was on Saturday to raise hunger awareness.

Thursday, June 21, 2012  Each year, near the summer solstice, the United Way of Wapello County holds their Day of Action, making use of the extra daylight from the longest day of the year to volunteer.

Wednesday, June 06, 2012  The United Way of Wapello County hopes to cut down on hunger for their annual Day of Action.

Friday, May 11, 2012  The National Association of Mail Carriers is hosting their 20th annual Stamp Out Hunger food drive.