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Dear John,
If you’re like us, after a week like this, you may have dark moments where it feels like there is no way out: of this pandemic, of structural racism and its deadly manifestations. And yet, we know there is a path forward. For us, that path starts with listening and then acting.
Even though it may seem implicit in who we are as an organization, we must say out loud: Black lives matter. The killing of unarmed Black men and women, and every other form and manifestation of racism is unacceptable. For those who don’t think that’s the business of an anti-hunger organization, we must also say out loud: it is the business of all human beings. Systemic racism is a reason why people of color make up a disproportionate share of the hungry. Hunger cannot and will not be solved until systemic obstacles like racism that give rise to poverty and inequality are addressed. We are committed to amplifying our impact in this area.
This is the last email you will receive from No Kid Hungry for a few days. While we are committed to doing our part to end racism in its all forms, we believe now is a time to stand back and let other voices be heard. You can be confident that the work goes on and your support is having an impact on hungry kids.
We will be back in touch to share our thinking and plans. Stay safe and healthy. And help keep us on the path toward a way out and a way forward.
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Billy Shore
Executive Chair
Share Our Strength
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Tom Nelson
President and CEO
Share Our Strength
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