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"People are concerned with the issue of hunger and I really feel change can be made if everyone would join together. The more involved people are, the more we can lead the way to end hunger.” - Justina
Clifton, N.J. singer, Justina, learned about the ShopRite Partners In Caring and General Mills Expressions of Hunger contest through her publicist, who discovered it on Facebook. After reading more about both organizations’ creative efforts to end hunger, Justina jumped at the chance to be involved.
In researching the issue of hunger, Justina was shocked to learn how little of America’s money is given to fight hunger versus other issues. Recognizing that food is a necessity for living and should be higher on the priority list, Justina was compelled to create a video to help in the fight.
For her video entry, “Gotta Make a Change”, Justina wanted to shed light on the real faces of hunger and show that hunger affects not only the homeless, but can also impact a neighbor or co-worker.
Justina hoped that she could help inspire others to get involved in the cause by combining her commitment and talents to get the word out. She has always had a passion for songwriting and the ShopRite Partners In Caring Expressions of Hunger contest was the perfect outlet to allow her to express herself through song.
Even before becoming involved with the ShopRite Partners In Caring Expressions of Hunger video contest, Justina was committed to lending her time to help those in need. Growing up, Justina donated food and volunteered at Eva’s Kitchen in Paterson, N.J. She has also participated in midnight runs, handed out food and clothing to the homeless in New York City and volunteered at a Trenton, N.J. area soup kitchen.
Justina will continue her efforts to raise awareness for the fight against hunger. She hopes to be a good role model through music and lifestyle to help motivate others to get involved because “every little step makes a difference.”
View Justina’s video here: Gotta Make A Change
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Did you know more than 36 million Americans; including 13 million children, wake up each day worried about where their next meal will come from? The ShopRite Partners In Caring Web site is place where we have started to put a face to the facts by sharing the stories of the hungry and those that help them in their struggle.
Each month, ShopRite Partners In Caring will post several new tales of courage, perseverance and optimism to share with our readers. We also encourage others to share their own stories of hope by clicking here or anywhere else on the Web site that you see “submit your stories.” By revealing your story, ShopRite Partners In Caring believes together we will create a place that will rouse the human spirit and motivate others to make a difference.
ShopRite Partners In Caring hopes by archiving these life-changing accounts, we will inspire and create hope in millions of Americans, not only in the ShopRite serving areas, but in communities across the country.
