Feeding the Hungry.

According to a 2019 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 13.7 million US households were food insecure at some point during 2019.

While 4.1% of US households experienced very low food security during the same year, meaning that the “normal eating patterns of one or more household members were disrupted and food intake was reduced at times during the year because they had insufficient money or other resources for food.”

We believe that one of the Largest problems facing the youth we serve is hunger. Kids cannot learn if hunger is lingering. For children, the lack of nutrition is particularly impactful, as it affects cognitive and behavioral development, as well as physical growth.

According to a Study completed by Urban Institute and Feeding America® Teens facing hunger struggle with stigma and shame and assume adult responsibilities to get enough food for themselves and their families.

The report also states that:

When faced with acute food insecurity, teens in communities that low food security is an issue youth engage in criminal behavior, ranging from shoplifting food to selling drugs or stealing items to resell for cash. These behaviors were most common among young men in communities with the most limited employment options.

We aim to address this issue in partnerships with Food Pantries, Religious Orginazition’s, Private Donators, For-Profit, Non-For-profit and Government Agencies.