Remember those who are less fortunate than others

As many of us fill our grocery carts with those holiday foods that everyone loves, and even as we begin to purchase gifts for loved ones to show our appreciation for them, it is important for us to remember those who are less fortunate than us. I am referring to the 1 in 7 Coloradans who were identified as “food-insecure” by a 2011 USDA survey. To those unsure of what “food-insecure” is, it means some people are uncertain of when and what their next meal might be. To many Americans, that would be an inconceivable feeling, as we are so used to being able to open our fridge or cupboard and take out what we want. However, this is a reality for what the USDA identifies as “14.9 percent of U.S. households [that] were food insecure at some time during 2011.”
As you prepare to celebrate the holidays, please keep the less fortunate people in mind, and perhaps donate some food, time or money to one of the many wonderful, dedicated non-profit organizations Colorado has to address this serious issue.