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A Big Win for Maryland Kids
Today, I have the privilege of sharing with you some great news! Over the last few months, Share Our Strength and representatives from the Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in Maryland have been working together to support increased funding for Maryland Meals for Achievement (MMFA). MMFA is, an innovative Breakfast In the Classroom program administered by the Maryland State Department of Education that makes it easier for all students at 228 high-need schools across the state to receive a healthy school breakfast. Continue reading »
May 24, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: bryan voltaggio, chef, maryland, no kid hungry
Join NBA Cares and Become a Member of Team No Kid Hungry!
By Clay Dunn
Check out this awesome PSA featuring NBA star Chris Paul talking about ending childhood hunger. Join Chris Paul and NBA Cares and become a member of Team No Kid Hungry. We're so close to scoring 200,000 pledge takers. Help us grow our team and take the No Kid Hungry pledge! Continue reading »
May 24, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: chris paul, nba, nba cares, no kid hungry
Snap Stories: Helping Our Nation’s Heroes
Drastic cuts to SNAP are being proposed that would affect millions of children and families, leaving them even more vulnerable to hunger. Share Our Strength asked our network to share their personal stories about SNAP and federal nutrition programs. These responses demonstrate the critical importance of these programs and debunk many misconceptions. This post is part of a series sharing those stories. Continue reading »
May 23, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: food stamps, snap, snap stories
End Hunger Connecticut! Delays Breakfast During Conference To Make a Point About School Breakfast
By 10am, attendees at the Connecticut School Breakfast Summit were restless. They whispered to each other, complaining about how hungry they were; some rummaged through purses in search of gum or mints. Nurse Stephanie Knutson sat at a desk in the corner, offering saltines and apple juice to conference attendees struggling to ignore their hunger pangs. Continue reading »
May 23, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: conference, connecticut, no kid hungry, school breakfast
Behind the Scenes: Summer Meals Outreach
The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and the humidity is increasing seemingly more and more every day. Summer is coming—we can feel it! As my mind wanders to summer afternoons lounging in the sun, I remember that for many children in the United States, summer can be a stressful time. Without the school breakfast and lunch programs they rely on throughout the school year, children can’t always count on getting the nutritious food they need during the summer. What they may not know is that Share Our Strength can help! Continue reading »
May 22, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: flyers, summer meals, summer meals sites
Leading the Way
By Aleta Greer
Students of all ages are getting involved with No Kid Hungry by planning fundraising and awareness events at their schools. The first step to getting your school involved is by visiting nokidhungry2.org. NoKidHungry2 is an interactive website for youth aged 5-25 who are interested in getting more involved. The site is filled with fun learning activities, fundraising ideas and more. There is even a section for teachers and parents! Use it to teach your kids about the issue of childhood hunger and the importance of helping others Continue reading »
May 22, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: coins for kids, fundraising, no kid hungry 2, youth
Chef Spotlight - Matt Hill
By Emily Byram
We want to introduce our community to more of these chefs, so we’re starting an ongoing interview series that features these chef advocates. The next in our series is Matt Hill of Washington, DC. Chef Hill has been a long-time advocate for our work, participating in countless fundraising events including the upcoming No Kid Hungry Washington, DC Dinner on June 3rd. Continue reading »
May 18, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: charlie palmer, chefs, interview, taste of the nation
A warm welcome to No Kid Hungry Michigan!
Last week, Michigan joined the No Kid Hungry Campaign during an exciting kick off at a Detroit elementary school. Gompers Elementary School in Detroit is a beacon in a neighborhood that’s seen better days. It’s impressive from the outside (including a great school garden), but then you are moved by how new, clean, and colorful the space is once you enter. It’s the kind of place you’d want to be every day. The space represented the theme of our visit – hope amid challenges – and its programs represented the reason why No Kid Hungry is bound for success in Michigan. Continue reading »
May 17, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: detroit, michigan, no kid hungry, state campaign
SNAP Stories: "My Mother is Everything But a Sponge"
Members of Congress are working to reauthorize the Farm Bill, legislation that provides funding for the SNAP program (formerly known as food stamps). Drastic cuts to SNAP are being proposed that would affect millions of children and families, leaving them even more vulnerable to hunger. Share Our Strength asked our network to share their personal stories about SNAP and federal nutrition programs. These responses demonstrate the critical importance of these programs and debunk many misconceptions. This post is part of a series sharing those stories. Continue reading »
May 16, 2012 | 1 comment(s) | Tags: federal food and nutrition programs, mothers, snap, snap stories
The Weight of the Nation: Connecting Hunger and Childhood Obesity
How did Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter open his remarks at the Weight of the Nation, a recent national conference on obesity prevention? By telling the audience about unacceptably high rates of hunger and food insecurity in his city. He described how too many low-income families in Philadelphia struggle to put a healthy meal on the table. He explained how too many families live in communities with poor access to affordable healthy foods. But, he also went on to describe the innovative strategies being taken in Philadelphia to address both hunger and obesity, such as: Continue reading »
May 15, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: child nutrition, childhood obesity, healthy, weight of the nation
Dear Difference Makers
By Sylvia Vidal
As a part of the grassroots fundraising and youth outreach team here at Share Our Strength, I constantly work with individuals who are sharing their strengths by raising funds for us. These passionate volunteers are throwing bake sales, school fundraisers and events to provide much needed support to the No Kid Hungry campaign. We couldn’t accomplish all that we’re doing without them. Continue reading »
May 15, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: bake sale, fundraisers
