Ending Childhood Hunger: A Call to Action on Giving Tuesday

The Scope of Childhood Hunger

• 📌 Approximately 14 million children in the US, or one in five kids, lack consistent access to enough food.
• 🌍 This issue is not confined to specific areas; it affects every backyard, community, and school across the United States.
• ⚠️ Families are forced to make impossible choices, such as prioritizing food over essential utilities like heat, even in freezing temperatures.

Misconceptions and Realities

• 💡 A major misconception is that childhood hunger is not a local problem, when in reality, it is widespread.
• 💔 The struggle is amplified by rising costs of food, gas, and electricity, forcing difficult decisions.

Impact of Disruptions and Holiday Breaks

• 📉 Recent disruptions to SNAP and cuts to federal nutrition programs exacerbate the problem for families already on the brink.
• 🗓️ Holiday breaks, while positive for many, mean some children lose access to the two to three meals a day they receive at school, straining family budgets.

Giving Tuesday and Year-End Fundraising

• 🗓️ Giving Tuesday is a crucial day, but the entire season from now until December 31st is critical for fundraising.
• 💰 The majority of fundraising occurs during this period, vital for funding programs throughout the year.
• 🤝 Citi is matching donations up to $500,000 on Giving Tuesday, making contributions go further.

How to Help

• 💻 Visit Nokidhungry.org to donate.
• 💖 Donations are currently tripled due to a partnership with Citi.
• 🏘️ Other ways to get involved include community involvement and supporting corporate partners with promotions or by rounding up at the register.