Accepting help from other countries?

The Vermont Foodbank posted a very interesting blog entry about Share Our Strength's most recent ad campaign drawing attention to hunger in America:

"How does the U.S. compare to other countries when it comes to hunger? Not just Germany (or other “social democratic” countries), but China or Slovenia? Not so well, it turns out.

Share our Strength, a national anti-hunger organization has developed some provocative ads that turn the usual thinking on its head. In this, the wealthiest nation on earth, we are often asked to help other countries that suffer from extreme poverty and social ills. What if other countries looked at the troubles we have here and wanted to help? What would that look like?"  Read more...