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Unprecedented drop in donations, surge in demand test anti-hunger groups

Plummeting donations and surging demand have put anti-hunger programs at a historic crossroads.

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Posted: Fri, Dec. 28, 2012, 12:00 AM

Unprecedented drop in donations, surge in demand test anti-hunger groups

Samantha Melamed

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