As we mark today the canonical establishment of the Confraternity of Charity, we are reminded of the various ways in which the needs of which Vincent preached continue. Two New York Times articles this morning report that county and parish food banks are facing sharply increased demand for help, particularly by the working poor, who are barely getting by. Stagnant wages and rising costs of other necessities like housing and fuel make it increasingly difficult for many to make ends meet. Supplies are not increasing as fast as demand, with the result that food banks are being forced to cut the amount and the frequency with which they distribute food. Read the articles here and here.
Tags: Hunger