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Updated Connecticut Hunger statistics

The recently released statistics on hunger in Connecticut bring to light the increasing importance of our mission to End Childhood Hunger in America. Show us your strength by purchasing a ticket or making a donation today, and together we'll show America's children our strong, unwavering commitment to end childhood hunger.

Hunger in our State Capital (Hartford)

18.1% of households with children have experienced food hardship between 2008-2009. -- FRAC, January 2010

Hunger in Connecticut

On average 105,806 (13%) children under 18 years of age are food insecure. -- Feeding America Report, May 2009

Hunger in New Haven:

24.2% of people live below the poverty line. (The national average household income of a family living below the poverty line is less than $21,834 per year.) -- U.S. Census Bureau, ACS, 2007

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Announcing 2010 Date and New Venue!

New Haven's premier culinary benefit, Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation®, promises to be the best ever with an exciting new venue.

Enjoy selections from the area's finest chefs and mixologists who donate their labor, talent and passion to create a night to savor.

For additional information please contact TasteNewHaven@Gmail.com

May 19, 2010
5-9 PM
Yale Commons in historic Woolsey Hall, New Haven

Click here for event details...

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If your restaurant would like to take part in the Taste of the Nation, New Haven event, contact us.

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The Countdown Begins...

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2010 Participating Restaurants committed to ending childhood hunger

116 Crown
BARCELONA WINE BAR
CASEUS FROMAGERIE BISTRO
CHRISTOPHER MARTIN'S
Claire's Cornercopia
Gelato Giuliana
Heirloom
Ibiza
TAKE THE CAKE
TEMPLE GRILL

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TASTE OF THE NATION

Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation^® is the nation’s premier culinary benefit dedicated to making sure no kid grows up hungry. Each spring and summer, the nation’s hottest chefs and mixologists donate their time, talent and passion at nearly 40 events across the United States and Canada, with one goal in mind: to raise the critical funds needed to end childhood hunger.

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