Wow! There were so many great posts in the blogosphere today, and surely some I missed. It is so exciting to read about all the individual experiences and how different people are approaching the Hunger Challenge. Brian Calvert from Komo News had this to say:
I’d like to throw in something personal that I believe is relevant to the challenge. Having to worry so much about what I’m eating and what I’m spending on food this week has really been distracting. I’m consumed with it. On the job, I find my focus a little off because of it. And yes, I find myself a little hungry at times because I’m trying to stretch everything.
I can’t imagine having to worry about this all the time, and my heart is really hurting for those of you who deal with these tough decisions full-time.
I still have two full days of the Hunger Challenge left, but already, it’s clear what I’m going to take away from this experience.
I cannot begin to relay all the amazing quotes, comments and recipes that were posted today, but Brian’s post really spoke to the whole point of Hunger Action Week - to raise awareness and empathy for those struggling with hunger. If you have some time, I urge you to take a look at what these food bloggers had to say about their experience thus far.
Hunger Action Week and thoughts of empty fridges from 1 Family Friendly Food
Hunger Challenge Day #2 from Big City Hippie
Hunger Challenge: Eggs, coffee, fish sauce from Eat All About It
Hunger Action Week: Day 3 Lunch: Ciabatta Ham & Mushroom Sandwich from Eric Rivera’s Cooking Blog
Hunger Challenge Day One from Favorite Freezer Foods
Day 2: My appetite is not satisfied… from Fishes and Loaves
Hunger Awareness Week Day 2 from Foodista
Day Two: Hunger Action Week from Julie Jams
Pasta with Meat Sauce and Hunger Challenge Day 2 Recap from Live to Eat
Hunger Challenge Day 2 from Mirch Masala
The Challenge – Early Morning Musings from Musings on the Path to Frugality
Hunger Challenge Day 2: $6.43 from NOMalicious
United Way Hunger Challenge Thoughts: Time is money, good or bad.
from Savory Sweet Life
Hunger Challenge – Bulk Bins, Diet Coke and Childhood from Self-Rising Flour
Rubber Chicken and Green Bean Casserole from The Curious Domestic
Day 2 of the Hunger Action Challenge: Impulse Shopping from The Gastro Gnome
Thinking about Hunger Action Week on Day 3 from What’s For Dinner?
Amazing stuff.
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A great experiment. We tried something similar in October, it’s amazing how many different aspects of your life can be affected by restrictions in this one area. What I was surprised about was how isolating and inflexible it was living on a set daily budget for food.
Nice work guys.
Meghan,
That’s a really good point. Living on a strict food budget definitely limits what you can do with your time. I’ve noticed that I’ve been spending much more time at home, because that’s the only place I can eat dinner. I can’t go meet up with friends after work because I have to go home and make dinner rather than just grabbing something on the go. For me the inconveniences are pretty minor, but then I start thinking about parents who are balancing work, their own schedules and their kids’ schedules all while trying to create inexpensive, healthy and convenient meals. . . that their kids will eat. . . and I can see how putting food on the table could become a huge source or anxiety. I really commend all the people who are taking the Hunger Challenge with their families.
-Erica @ UWKC
Every blogger I’ve read so far is doing an amazing job. Even having some fun in a way. BUT what makes it different for us is knowing that we have a security blanket, we all have extra food in our fridge, panrty, and freezer that we can use if we run out of the food we bought for the challenge. We won’t be really hungry.
I talked to someone yesterday who is doing the challenge who confessed to “cheating” by going out and buying a sandwich for lunch. What crossed my mind was that for people who are truly hungry, there are few or no options. They can never take a break from being hungry. Buying a sandwich would be an impossible luxury.
When the week is over, everyone participating in the Hunger Challenge will be able to go back to their regular eating habits. But I hope the experience will keep us engaged and aware of hunger issues in our community.
-Madeline at United Way