I've been spending some time recently talking about things that are important to me, and today's topic covers the most important thing in the world to me, children. Did you know that 1 in 5 children in the United States go hungry every day? Kids go to school without breakfast because their parents can't find the money to feed them properly, they don't get a good lunch in the summer because there is no school lunch program to feed them, and aren't getting a nutritious dinner because processes foods are cheaper than fresh veggies.
No Kid Hungry is aiming to end childhood hunger by helping to give better access to nutrition programs, through education through it's Cooking Matters program, and by bringing awareness to childhood hunger in America. They have partnered with many different corporations, public officials, agencies, restaurants, celebrities, bloggers, and everyday people who share what they can to help in the fight.
There are many different ways you can help. The Cooking Matters program aims to teach families on a budget how to shop for healthy groceries and is taught by volunteers. Parents on a tight budget say that the high cost of healthy foods is the biggest set-back in preparing healthy meals at home, and this program teaches parents what to look for and avoid while shopping, There are additional volunteer opportunities around the country, dinners held to raise funds, or you can simply make a donation. For the bloggers out there, you are invited to help by sharing the No Kid Hungry program and adding your name to the No Kid Hungry Blogger Program.
I know I am lucky. I have always had the money to feed my daughter, and I would feed any kid that wanted it.
Blurry, I know. Taken when she was two, before I started blogging 🙂
It is my hope that by spreading the word about childhood hunger that the No Kid Hungry program can spread into more areas across the country. We need the attention of community leaders, schools, restaurant owners, volunteers, anyone who can help. Right now these programs aren't available everywhere, there aren't any in my area, but if there were I would volunteer. Can you help me spread the word?
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Becca from ItsYummi! says
This is an awesome organization, and I'm proud of you for supporting it!
Bernadette says
I hope to be able to donate some good money someday. For now, just doing what I can and spreading the word.