We are in the midst of a global crisis. It’s the first of its kind to occur since World War II and from Haiti to Liberia to California there are over 100 million people being threatened. But it isn’t oil that has put us into this state - in fact, it’s much simpler. We are in dire need of food.At TakePart.com, we would like to be at the forefront of the Global Food Crisis, making sure that you stay informed on the most current news stories. That said, today marks the first day of our Global Food Crisis series, which serves to keep you involved, active, and a part of the solution.For today, May 27, check out the list of news stories below - images from Time.com, the Washington Post’s Home for the Global Food Crisis, News from CNN on what’s happening in South America, and U.S. News & World Reports’ idea for fixing the crisis.News Stories:

• Images from Time.com

• Washington Post Home for Global Food Crisis

• Crisis in South America from CNN

• 8 Ways to Fix Global Food Crisis at U.S. News & World Report

Then, by visiting the MercyCorps website or by making a donation to the Red Cross.