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Dear John,
One year ago today, a National Emergency was declared as the coronavirus pandemic spread across the country. Schools were closed. Jobs were lost. And the number of kids living with hunger reached numbers not seen in a generation.
Today, we’re still reeling from the pandemic and its damaging ripple effects. But in the middle of the chaos and uncertainty, you and many others rose up to help.
Your generosity fueled the work of a compassionate army of teachers, school nutrition directors, bus drivers, restaurant owners and others to move mountains and get meals to kids who needed them. With your help, they protected the lifeline that delivered food to millions of vulnerable kids.
And they’re still doing it. Today, I invite you to watch a video that will show you this lifeline in action. It will only take a few minutes but it will make you proud!
I hope you also feel proud when you read about your incredible impact. You helped give these local heroes and stricken families food, resources and hope.
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"To hear parents talk and see kids excited about receiving a bag of food, how could we not want to continue, make it better and reach more families?"
— Jenny Arrendondo - Senior Executive Director of the Child Nutrition Program, San Antonio Independent School District |
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"We're trying to make it fun, because this is very scary for the kids. We have received so much overwhelming love."
—Christine Clarahan, District Director of Food Service, Hammond, Indiana |
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"Ever since the coronavirus has been going on, yes, I've had a hard time putting food on the table. Since school has been closed, my kids don't eat every day."
— James, Father, Georgia |
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We have much work ahead of us. But thanks to you and all those kind spirits who pitched in to help feed kids, there is hope for tomorrow.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you for your generosity.
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Diane Clifford
Team No Kid Hungry |
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