Articles written by Tom Nelson

Tom Nelson

Childhood hunger is an invisible but very real problem not only in Montana, but in every state. More than 16 million children in the U.S., including more than 48,000 in Montana, can't count on the nutritious meals they need to lead healthy, active lives. When children go hungry, they often suffer from a series of health and educational setbacks. Studies show that kids who face hunger are sick more often, are more likely to be hospitalized and suffer from growth and developmental impairment. They also do more poorly in school...