From: fbci@USDA.gov

To: NghiaSinh@gmail.org

Subject: USDA FBCI and Community Initiatives

Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 17:46:10 -0400

Good evening,

At the recent White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives National conference, Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer announced the "Fight Hunger Initiative," an effort to engage all citizens in the fight against hunger in communities across America.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) created an online toolkit that offers a step-by-step guide on how to help neighbors in need, from volunteering at a food drive to planting community gardens. The toolkit includes additional resources to help you learn more about USDA food and nutrition programs.

Secretary Schafer is also encouraging people to nominate an individual or organization for the Fight Hunger Initiative Award to recognize exemplary work in the fight against hunger.  To learn more about the Fight Hunger Initiative, please visit www.usda.gov/secretary <http://www.usda.gov/secretary> .

For more information on USDA's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, please visit www.usda.gov/fbci <http://www.usda.gov/fbci> .