“For I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat.” Matthew 25:35
Childhood hunger is a real and serious problem. Children experiencing food insecurity at home may not eat a complete meal from the time school is dismissed on Friday until they return to school on Monday. Chronically hungry children have things on their mind other than learning. Underperforming in school increases the likelihood of continuing the cycle of poverty.
Praise for A Place At the Table:
“We have a bigger family and it helps a lot! Things are tough money-wise, and the backpack food helps us get through. Thank you for all the help!”
“Our family greatly appreciates the backpack program! I am currently not working and my wife is disabled and she can’t work, so every little bit helps.”
“The program is greatly appreciated and would like to see it continue. Thank you very much.”
“This program is greatly appreciated by my family. I am a single mom of two, working two jobs and still have a tight grocery budget to get us through. This food program helps us get through each week. My children feel good bringing food home to help our family.”