Child hunger is an issue near and dear to our hearts at The Motherhood, because we know 16 million kids in the U.S. are not getting the food they need. Without reliable access to healthy food and proper nutrition, children face developmental obstacles that can impact them for life.
Solving child hunger in America is not something we can do alone. That’s why we’re excited to partner with ConAgra Foods, the ConAgra Foods Foundation and dozens of amazing bloggers who are passionate about fighting child hunger for National Service Month in April.
Together with their children, our bloggers have been hard at work making their mark on hunger and using the opportunity to teach their kids about child hunger and the importance of community service. Take a look at just a few of their service projects:
Nicole, Mom Always Finds Out: “14,712 pounds of food were donated on that single Saturday.”
Mel, Adventures of Mel: “Helping out in a local community garden like this is just a really great way to get involved in the fight against child hunger. It’s donating time and effort toward providing nutritious, fresh foods to families in need.”
Dawn, The Frugal Mom: “My mantra is: ‘Help when you can, where you can!’ The 16-person team packed over 2,000 meals in just three hours!”
For inspiration on how to help solve child hunger in your area, watch this video of kids sharing their ideas on making a difference. More resources are also available at www.childhungerendshere.com or our Pinterest board. Tell us how you’re making a difference using #FightHungerTogether in the comments below or tweet us at @TheMotherhood.
Featured image courtesy of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (Flickr)
