By defining the problem as 'hunger', the emergency food system is helping to direct our attention away from the more fundamental problem of poverty, and the even more basic problem of inequality. — Janet Poppendieck Copy Share Image
“Emergency food has become very useful indeed, and to a very large assortment of people and institutions. The United States Department of Agriculture uses… — Janet Poppendieck Copy Share Image
Charity erodes the cultural prerequisites for a vigorous democracy. — Janet Poppendieck Copy Share Image
“We believe that only government has the capacity--not to mention the political and moral responsibility--to promote the general welfare. Father Kramer as quoted in… — Janet Poppendieck Copy Share Image
Charity is one of those remarkable words that helps to identify the fault lines of a culture. — Janet Poppendieck Copy Share Image
By defining the problem as 'hunger', the emergency food system is helping to direct our attention away from the more fundamental problem of poverty,… — Janet Poppendieck Copy Share Image
