Give thanks by giving food.

PositionWHAT'S NEW? for the Holidays

In the U.S., approximately one in seven households experience food insecurity. For these families, Thanksgiving can be one of the hardest days of the year. You can consider the food needs of others by giving a gift through the World Vision Gift Catalog. Since being created in 1996, it has provided hunger relief in the U.S. and around the world.

The gift of a Family Food Kit ($18) feeds an American family of five for one day. It contains cinnamon oatmeal (fiber-rich to promote a healthy digestive system and eliminate feelings of hunger), macaroni and cheese (to help fight iron deficiency, one of the most common ailments found in children), potato soup (to provide 15% of the daily value of Vitamin C, as well as fiber and protein) and black beans and rice (which help prevent heart disease and diabetes while providing fiber and protein for growing children). Last year, 11,200 Family Food Kits were donated.

According to studies, charitable giving doesn't just warm your heart, it helps lower blood pressure. Parents modeling generosity also may see the benefits trickle down to their children. These children have more control of their stress levels. With more than 100 life-changing gifts, the World Vision Gift Catalog can be a great teaching tool this holiday season, giving children a tangible way to learn about giving, gratitude, and the needs of others.

Gift a goat: every year, goats are one of World Vision's top-selling items. They are a gift that keeps on giving, feeding hungry families often for 10 years or more. One goat provides a family with up to 16 cups of milk a day, and the extra milk can be sold at the local market, providing a regular source of income for the family. When you give an animal such as a goat ($75), chicken ($25), or pig ($205) to a family in need, the offspring are often shared with others in the community.

While shoppers in the U.S. line up for Black Friday deals, refugees from Syria, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic will be lining up for food. For as little as $10, you can feed a child for a week with World Vision's new food kits for refugees.

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