We are proud to welcome Share Our Strength as a whole child partner. Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign aims to end childhood hunger in the United States. It connects kids in need with nutritious food and teaches their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. The campaign also engages the public to make ending childhood hunger a national priority.
What We Know
- 1 out of 5 (16 million) kids in the U.S. struggle with hunger.
- 62 percent of U.S. teachers regularly see kids who come to hungry because they aren't getting enough to eat.
- 10.6 million kids who are eligible for free or reduced-price school breakfast do not get it.
- 19 million kids get a free or reduced-price school lunch on an average school day.
Why It's Important
- Children who struggle with hunger are sick more often, recover more slowly, and are more likely to be hospitalized.
- Undernourished children 0–3 years of age cannot learn as much, as fast or as well.
- Lack of enough nutritious food impairs a child's ability to concentrate and perform well in school.
- Children who regularly do not get enough nutritious food to eat have significantly higher levels of behavioral, emotional, and academic problems and be more aggressive and anxious.
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Ending childhood hunger is possible. Share Our Strength sees a a future where kids have access to the