Full-service real estate firm Gaughan is a family-managed company based in Minnesota. In addition to delivering property management services to a diverse client base across Minnesota, Gaughan is a proud supporter of several humanitarian causes, including the international aid organization Feed My Starving Children, which addresses food shortages and malnutrition on six continents. 

Malnutrition is a widespread problem that affects millions of children around the world. Undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies are two forms of malnutrition attributed to a lack of healthy or vitamin-rich food. 

Nearly half of all children under 5 who die in the developing world suffer from nutritional deficits. Malnourished children may also be underweight for their age, more vulnerable to infectious diseases, and less likely reach full physical and cognitive development in adulthood. 

The effects of malnutrition are especially long-lasting for undernourished women and girls, who are more likely to have complications during pregnancy and childbirth due to poor health. Overall, widespread malnutrition affects a country’s productivity, as chronically malnourished people are often too ill to work and contribute to the economy.