6 results for "food insecurity"
💛 Acts of KindnessFamily Company Erases $200K in School Lunch Debt for 5,000 Kids
A century-old Florida family business just wiped out school lunch debt for over 5,000 students in Seminole County who qualify for free or reduced meals. The $200,000 gift means thousands of kids can stop worrying about cafeteria balances and focus on learning.
💛 Acts of KindnessGhana Hands Out 10,000 Chickens to Boost Food Security
Two hundred people in Ghana just received 50 chickens each to raise and sell, part of a new government program fighting food insecurity. The initiative aims to make poultry affordable for everyone while creating jobs and lifting families out of poverty.
💡 SolutionsNew Graphic Novel Teaches Kids Real Hunger Solutions
A groundbreaking children's graphic novel launching in 2026 tackles food insecurity by showing kids the structural causes and collective solutions, not just charity. Meanwhile, Canada's new National School Food Program offers hope for long-term change.
💛 Acts of KindnessSparks Volunteers Pack Food for Seniors on MLK Day
Volunteers spanning multiple generations gathered in Sparks to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day by packing food for seniors in need. The community service project brought together young and old to serve those who built their community.
💡 Solutions1,200 Volunteers Pack 70,000 Meals for Hungry Students
Over 1,200 volunteers gathered at Iowa's UNI-Dome to pack meals for students facing hunger, crushing their goal by filling 70,000 backpacks instead of 60,000. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day tradition brings together college students, faith groups, and community members to turn service into action.
💡 SolutionsCanadian Tool Helps Communities Track Healthy Food Access
Canadian researchers just created a powerful new way to measure if grocery stores truly serve their communities. The tool could reshape food policy, especially in remote areas facing food insecurity.