In Ripley, Tennessee, one can find Heather Gitchell, a 6th grade science teacher, teaching her students how to grow their own food. According to FeedingAmerica.org, over 30,000 kids are suffering from hunger, and 1 in 7 people in the state are also fighting this same issue.
Every spring, Gitchell lets her students grow vegetables. Gitchell said, “This is not only hands on, but it teaches a lesson that can provide for themselves or for a family.” There is a vast amount of students that attend Ripley Middle School who are suffering from hunger. By knowing this, Gitchell makes sure she teaches about plants in hopes the students will try and grow a small garden at their home.
Ripley is a small, rural city in the state of Tennessee. DataUSA shared that 39.2% of …show more content…
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Does hunger stop at children? NO! Hunger affects all ages and sees no color or religion. Why is America hungry if it is one of the leading countries in the world? Wasting is a huge reason as to why the country is struggling. The United States is one of the most cultured and developed countries in the world. Research and technology has provided the United States with ample amounts of food. With such a vast amount of food, Americans have gotten used to always having food at their fingertips with a low cost.
According to the Washington Post, the United States waste on average 40 percent, which is equivalent to $165 billion a year. Food is wasted from many sources like manufactures, grocery stores, households, and restaurants. On every food item, there is a best if used by date. Many people will throw away that food item on the day of, however food can typically last longer than the expiration date. Some families waste over $2,000 dollars annually according to the Washington