The risks of child hunger increase dramatically when school cafeterias close for the summer, especially for the one in eight families currently facing food insecurity in Oregon. David Wieland, policy advocate with Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon, said lawmakers have an opportunity in the upcoming session to ensure that all kids in the state can access nutritious food through a now-permanent Summer EBT program, which Gov. Tina Kotek has called a priority. .
The new year is an opportunity to reset and presents an opportunity to give back to your community by hosting a food or fund drive. New Mexico s Roadrunner Food Bank and others across the country are being squeezed by high levels of need and fewer food donations. In 2022, the U.S. .
The American Federation of Teachers recently gave out grants in urban, suburban, and rural communities across America to increase literacy and improve nutrition in dozens of schools. In Louisiana, AFT s Powerful Partnerships Institute awarded a grant in Jefferson Parish that will fund a backpack program helping children in food-insecure families at four schools. The 38 grants create partnerships with community organizations and volunteer parent groups to address a number of needs in different school districts. .
Across the globe, hunger is an enormous threat to children. To combat the problem, one rural school district in northwest New Mexico is bringing culturally-appropriate items to the school cafeteria menu. Zach Ben, founder of the Navajo Nation s Bidii Baby Foods, was a new dad during the pandemic when baby foods were in short supply at grocery stores. .