Teachers don’t usually wear capes, but when it comes to supporting our mission to end childhood hunger, they are the ultimate superheroes.

Teachers often go above and beyond to make sure children have the nourishment they need to excel in the classroom. In fact, a recent survey showed that more than 9 in 10 teachers help their students avoid hunger. Many have personally provided food in the classroom or have bought food for students outside of school.

Even when we help schools introduce meals programs like breakfast in the classroom, it’s teachers who must ensure the meals get into the hands of students. But the extra effort doesn’t faze teachers like Ms. Ramirez at Gove Elementary School in Florida.

“We weren't used to the planning in the morning,” Ms. Ramirez says. “But now, it's part of my daily routine, and I love it. Because we’re so busy all day, that's the only time that we actually have to talk to the students.”

Heroic teachers like Ms. Ramirez and so many others across the country need our help to continue ensuring kids get enough nutritious food to succeed in school.

Before National Superhero Day ends at midnight tonight, YOU can help students get the meals they need to thrive. Will you please make a MATCHED gift now to help us reach our $50,000 goal and DOUBLE your impact so nutritious meals reach more kids across the country?

Make a gift of $25 now that will be matched to become $50 and help provide 500 meals for kids.

Thank you for everything you do.

Anne Bell-Fysh, No Kid Hungry