incuiuci a in rvapfjahannock County have participated in easing

incuiuci a in rvapfjahannock County have participated in easing the gnawing pains of hunger in a number of ways — the community garden project, the seniors’ nutrition feeding site, local individuals and churches, and the Social Services Department give financially and make meals to assist people with ongoing and emergency needs.

As the community’s awareness and involvement with world hunger heighten and individuals increase contributions to hunger relief organizations, potential donors should do their “homework” before contributing to world hunger organizations.

In a Seeds magazine (Feb. 1984 edition), Knowles defined a world hunger organization as “any agency or group involved in the struggle against poverty on a global scale.” Basic questions should be asked to assure the money is being efficiently and effectively used. These questions will allow the donor to become an educated giver. The wise donor should request and review the organization’s latest annual report and audited financial statement that may be obtained on request from most organizations.

Further information may be obtained from independent watchdog organizations, such as the National Information Bureau (NIB). The “Wise Giving Guide” is published monthly by NIB and judges hunger organizations’ acceptability in upholding ideals and standards that should characterize all charitable organizations.

The NIB address is: National Information Bureau, 419 Park Avenue South, New York, N.Y. 10016. The telephone number is (212)532-8595.

The Philanthropic Advisory Service of the Council of Better Business Bureaus also provides information about world hunger organizations. Their address is: Philanthropic Advisory Service Division, Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc., 1515 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington 22209. The phone