27 Days 'til the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day: COVID-19 and food.

Will we run out of food is a question many people are asking during this COVID-19 pandemic. Check out the video below by CBC Kids News. 

What did you learn?

Although we won't run out of food totally, many people struggle with hunger. According to the Tampa Bay Times, thousands of local children rely on free and reduced-price meals ; for many, it is the primary source of nutrition. In the areas served by the Tampa Bay Times, you can find out how Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas schools are helping these families. If you are in another district, search for your local newspaper online.

So what can you do? Use creative entrepreneurial thinking to come up with some solutions. Check out what the Tampa Bay Times article to learn how to help local businesses and families.  Then check out TheThomasPromise.org, a non-profit created by local Pasco student Brooke Thomas and her family.  What is something you can do to help? 

Hunger is a global problem and Zero Hunger is one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One big question is how do we feed the people of the world while protecting the planet? Put on your entrepreneurial thinking cap and read the comic and article below to discover more about the goal. What can we do? Create your own poster, meme, or inspirational quote to share through social media. 

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