No Kid Hungry (Share Our Strength)

Mission:
No Kid Hungry, a campaign by Share Our Strength, is dedicated to ending childhood hunger in the United States. The organization works to ensure that every child gets the healthy food they need every day.

Services and Programs:

• School Meals: Advocates for and supports programs that provide breakfast and lunch to children in schools, ensuring access to nutritious meals during the school day.
• Summer Meals: Promotes and helps facilitate summer meal programs so children have access to food when school is out.
• Grocery Benefits: Provides resources and information about grocery assistance programs for families in need.
• Feeding Kids at Home: Offers guidance and support for families to access food resources outside of school settings.
• Grant Funding: Offers grants to organizations and schools working to end childhood hunger, supporting local and national efforts.
• Advocacy: Engages in state and federal advocacy to protect and expand programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and school breakfast initiatives. The organization encourages the public to contact elected officials to support these programs.
• Workplace Giving: Participates in workplace giving programs, including the Combined Federal Campaign, and encourages donations through payroll deduction for federal, state, local government, and corporate employees.

Who They Serve:

No Kid Hungry serves children and families facing food insecurity across the United States, including those in Louisa County, VA, and surrounding regions. The organization’s resources and advocacy efforts are national in scope, making their programs accessible to residents in a wide range of communities.

Eligibility:

Eligibility for direct services such as school and summer meals is typically based on participation in local school meal programs or qualifying for federal nutrition assistance programs. Grant opportunities are available for organizations working to address childhood hunger.

Additional Information:

• No Kid Hungry provides a Center for Best Practices, offering resources and guidance for communities and organizations seeking to end childhood hunger.
• The organization encourages community involvement through donations, fundraising, advocacy, and partnerships with businesses and individuals.

For more information about specific programs or eligibility, contact the organization directly.