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No Kid Hungry is a charity organization that works to eliminate food insecurity and provide families with meals. This summer, in partnership with some of the nation’s most recognizable public figures, the organization will launch an awareness campaign dedicated to helping children and teenagers access meals as they deal with the heat. With stars including Patti LaBelle, Kelly Rowland, Chefs Kwame Onwuachi and Lorena Garcia, No Kid Hungry will help parents and caregivers locate free meals in their area with a few simple clicks.
During the year, families can rely on schools to have reduced or free meals for their children but come summertime, their options become limited, leaving parents to worry about where their next meal is coming from. No Kid Hungry recently conducted a poll, where they discovered that parents are struggling to afford groceries for their children and, with the cost of living on the rise, some families have found themselves one missed paycheck away from going hungry.
No Kid Hungry will assist in the roll-out of these new meal services in rural areas with spokespeople like Rowland, LaBelle, and more promoting this new initiative so that parents are aware of their options. The site is also accessible to multilingual households. “Our nation’s children deserve a happy, healthy summer and that starts with being fed and nourished, ” said LaBelle. “It’s up to all of us to ensure all kids have the fuel they need to follow their dreams and that parents, grandparents, and caregivers have access to this essential program. One hungry child is one too many.”
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Source: Black Enterprise
