According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations over one billion people in the world are hungry. The poor and hungry are in need of help from those who have resources (including money, items, food and time) to offer. If you want to help the poor and hungry, there are a number of ways that you can do so both online and offline.
Instructions
1. Visit TheHungerSite.com to donate food to the hungry online at no cost to you. This site will donate a cup of food to the hungry whenever you click the "Click Here to Give" link on the front page. Send information about this site to your friends, family and colleagues to encourage them to click as well.
2. Donate your old clothing to charities like the Salvation Army and clothing bins that are run by charities. Keep in mind that some of these bins are run by businesses who profit from the sale of the clothing.
3. Go to a soup kitchen in your area to help serve food to the hungry and homeless. These are usually conducted by local churches, so visit the churches in your area to inquire about the days and times for soup kitchens. Ask how you can donate food and supplies to the organization as well.
4. Donate food to local pantries and food banks. These organizations offer a free or extremely cheap grocery shopping experience to people in need.
5. Sign up for a newsletter that will notify you of volunteer opportunities in your area. You can start by signing up for VolunteerMatch.com. Click the "Search" tab to look for events and opportunities in your town.
6. Donate money to community and national organizations that specialize in helping poor people find jobs and establish their own businesses. Kiva.org and TrickleUp.org are two such organizations.
7. Use your skills and knowledge to provide a service to the poor for free or at a steep discount. For example if you are a doctor, lawyer or entrepreneur you can dedicate a portion of your time to use your knowledge to treat or advise people who are in need.
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