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Book Cover for: Food for Hope: How John Van Hengel Invented Food Banks for the Hungry, Jeff Gottesfeld

Food for Hope: How John Van Hengel Invented Food Banks for the Hungry

Jeff Gottesfeld

Hunger continues to be an international problem. This true story of how one ordinary person did something extraordinary shows how everyone can do something to make a difference.

Readers will feel encouraged to find their own way to make a difference. Real life experience plus social justice interests combine into a powerful solution, filling empty bellies with nourishing food, all without costing a lot of money. Recycling meets hunger in John van Hengel's ingenious, yet obvious solution to both food waste and widespread hunger.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Creston Books
  • Publish Date: May 2nd, 2023
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 11.02in - 9.06in - 0.39in - 0.90lb
  • EAN: 9781954354241
  • Recommended age: 07-11
  • Categories: Biography & Autobiography - HistoricalBiography & Autobiography - Social ActivistsSocial Topics - Poverty & Homelessness

About the Author

Gottesfeld, Jeff: - Jeff Gottesfeld writes for page, stage, screen, and television. He's won many awards, including ones from the American Library Association, the Association of Jewish Libraries, and the Writer's Guild. His most recent title The Christmas Mitzvah was named a Sydney Taylor Honor Book. He currently lives in Los Angeles.
Laurentia Agatha, Michelle: - Michelle Laurentia Agatha was born in Indonesia. She's always had a huge interest in cartoons and illustrated books. Michelle earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. Her most recent book, The Christmas Mitzvah, was named a Sydney Taylor Honor Book.

Praise for this book

"An inspiring profile warmed by its (not undeserved) sentimental glow."--Kirkus Reviews

-- (3/15/2023 12:00:00 AM)