Children's HealthWatch

Lawmakers see face of hunger, vow to protect assistance programs

Witnesses to Hunger deplicts the struggles those living in poverty face every day. Thirty-four photos were put on display at the State House on Monday and eight couragous mother from the Boston-area were joined by fellow participants from Philadelphia to highlight the public awareness campaign going on in cities around the country.

"When you look at our pictures, don't feel sorry.  We don't want sorrow. We don't want a hand out. We want a hand up," said on Boston mother who works and attends Northeastern University while caring for her one child.