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The editorial in today's Portsmouth Herald sheds more light on the issue of hunger in our region. It's a follow-up to an article about a child who came to school with just a hamburger bun for lunch. Teachers and federal programs try to help hungry kids every day. Let's continue to back them up, and work to end the problem. http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/2 0091108-OPINION-911080311
Source: www.seacoastonline.com

Share Our Strength Seacoast Our passion for feeding hungry children has to be matched by a commitment to ensure their food is safe and healthy. Read this article, and see the movie Food Inc and let us know what you think.
Source: www.nytimes.com
Stephanie Smith, 22, was left paralyzed in 2007 after eating a burger tainted by E. coli. Tracing her burger shows why eating ground beef is still a gamble.

Share Our Strength Seacoast The SOS board takes the Heritage out for a spin.

Andrea Dupont I have a special palce in my heart for what this organization daccomplishes and stands for. Keep up the good work and I will keep on volunteering! Andrea

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Today, President Obama spoke to a classroom of children about how to succeed in school, and overcoming challenges was an important part of that conversation. Unfortunately, for many kids in America, hunger and limited access to nutritious food are daily challenges. Together we can change that.
http://www.strength.org/childhood_hunger /
Source: www.strength.org
Why childhood hunger? Hunger impairs our children's health in significant and long-lasting ways, including physical and mental development.

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We hear some of you missed Matt Kanner's excellent coverage of The Taste of the Nation, Portsmouth that appeared in The Wire last month. So, without further adieu:
http://www.wirenh.com/Food/Food_-_genera l/a_party_with_a_purpose_200907013671.ht ml

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It was a dark and stormy morning...These people, and so many more, set the stage for an incredible night.

Share Our Strength Seacoast Portsmouth's biggest party raised a record $115,000 for organizations fighting to end childhood hunger in America and beyond. Thanks to all who pitched in, 100 percent of proceeds goes to the cause. Cheers! More pix coming soon...

Share Our Strength Seacoast Taste of the Nation 2009...what a night (did the skies actually clear for awhile?), what a feast (did you try the Mermaid's brisket?!), what a party (was that you shaking your thing to the Jackson Five on the dance floor?). And all to make sure that there

Share Our Strength Seacoast See Kate Martin's blog about the upcoming Taste of the Nation event on her Beautiful Days site.
Source: beautifuldaysevents.com
I am very excited and honored to be part of the Taste of the Nation party at historic Strawbery Banke in Portsmouth New Hampshire next week. It is a fantastic fundraising event hosted by Share Our Strength, Seacoast which is part of the national anti-hunger organization, Share Our Strength. ...

Scott Special thanks to our event volunteers, who gathered at Smuttynose Brewing Company last night for a volunteer orientation meeting. Lovely people with great positive energy.

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Robert's Maine Grill is hosting a "community night" tomorrow evening, Tuesday, June 16th. $12.00 pp gets you a soup/salad, entree, and dessert. The menu is posted on their website at: http://www.robertsmainegrill.com/
Let's spread the word and raise even more money for the grant recipients!
Big thanks to Michael Landgarten and the wonderful staff at Robert's Maine Grill!


























