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An Important Victory, Thanks to You
In a big win for kids, last month Congress and the White House reached a bipartisan deal to fund the government through December 11, 2020 that includes nearly $8 billion for two nutrition provisions that are essential to feeding kids and families during the COVID-19 pandemic:
1. Pandemic EBT: The bill expands Pandemic EBT and extends it through the end of the current school year. This program provides money for groceries to families whose children are missing free or reduced-price meals at school.
2. Child Nutrition Waivers: The bill gave the USDA the authority and funding to extend waivers that give schools and community organizations much-needed flexibility for how they serve meals during the pandemic. This legislation removes the last roadblock to USDA extending these waivers through the end of the current school year.
Many of you wrote or emailed your elected representatives in Washington. It made a difference.
We will continue to advocate for compassionate, bipartisan assistance for children and families struggling with the current crisis. Thank you in advance for your help!
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This Month's
Short Stories
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Meet Rhonda Jacskon, Louisiana State Director
When you support No Kid Hungry, you're supporting a talented team of hunger fighters working across the country to get food to the kids who need it most.
In this video interview with No Kid Hungry's Louisiana State Director Rhonda, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to get food to kids during these difficult times.
"The whole goal is to make sure kids get healthy meals in safe environments," she says.
That's especially hard right now with school closings, mass unemployment and rising coronavirus infections. And yet Rhonda's optimism, even in spite of the current challenges, shines through.
Thank you for all you do to make possible the work of Rhonda's and her dauntless colleagues all across America.
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"If you ever wonder whether the funds of a [national organization] trickle down to make a difference in the lives of students in a small town, just come to Georgia. Those kids are getting meals because of you. Show me a child who doesn't eat well and I'll show you a child who doesn't learn."
—Superintendent of Marietta, Georgia schools Grant Rivera.
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There is No Room for Hate in Food
In this month's installment of "Add Passion and Stir," Billy shore chats with James Beard award-winning Minneapolis chef Ann Kim. Kim, a passionate No Kid HUngry supporter, reflects on the unique challenges chefs faced in the wake of George Floyd's murder.
"There is no room for hate in food," she says. "Food is about nurturing and taking care of people. It's about making people feel special and welcome. It really is the great peacemaker."
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What better way to celebrate with your friends than to give back to those in need? Consider hosting a Friendsgiving to support No Kid Hungry this holiday season.To sign up and find more information, visit friendsgiving.nokidhungry.org.
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