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Hit enter to search or ESC to closeMenu CEO Letter Equity Partnerships Leveraging Networks Financials Donor List No Kid Hungry https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGnOkAFbAb8 No Kid Hungry 2022 Annual Report Together, We’re Helping Change Kids’ Lives Dear friends, Every kid in America deserves the chance to reach their full potential. But far too many children face barriers like hunger and poverty, which can hinder a life full of promise. When I joined Share Our Strength as CEO last fall, I chose to become part of this incredible organization for many reasons: the mission and the people; and in large part because it is an organization at an inflection point. We have high aspirations for what is possible and are determined to think bigger and bolder about how we can make no kid hungry a reality. We know this next level of impact will require us to evolve in many ways; finding new ways of working together while continuing what anchors us. We saw this play out last year as we celebrated important wins that are helping schools and community organizations continue to make sure children are well-nourished every day through the 2022-2023 school year. More recently, our advocacy work paid off with the passage of a new law that will help families buy food during the summer and provide school districts and community groups in rural areas more flexibility in delivering summer meals. Some of the ways we made life better for kids this past year include: Providing more than $23 million in grants to schools and local organizations to help them provide food to children in their communities. Helping more families and children enroll in federal nutrition programs like SNAP and WIC through partnerships with the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Public Human Services Association. Reaching Latino, immigrant and mixed status families with a bilingual SNAP awareness campaign led in partnership with the Latino civil rights and advocacy nonprofit, UnidosUS, and multiple Spanish media outlets. Reaching more families than ever with our Cooking Matters program by taking food skills education online, leveraging social media and shopping apps linked to nutritional benefit programs. American families with lower and middle incomes are still facing economic challenges, such as rising food, transportation and housing costs due to inflation, and hunger continues to disproportionately affect some communities more than others. We still have more work to do to achieve our goals. That’s why we’re putting more of your donations toward strengthening nutrition programs in underserved communities and communities of color. We’re also combatting inequity by addressing the root causes of poverty, including systemic racism and supporting families to become financially secure. Share Our Strength has an incredible track record and has seen extraordinary growth over the last several years, but we are entering a new level of maturity – a phase of evolution that will require the collective efforts of our entire community. By working together, we know that ending childhood hunger in this country is possible. I’m excited for us to continue working with all of you – our donors, our partners and the children and families we serve – until we get there. Sincerely, Our new CEO explains why she joined Share Our Strength https://annualreport.nokidhungry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Audiogram-1.mp3 Hear more from Anne and listen to the full podcast episode here . Anne Filipic CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Download a PDF version of the annual report Our Collective Impact Millions of kids across the United States wake up every morning with big dreams. Thanks to your generous support and the community of heroes and partners on the ground, Share Our Strength and our No Kid Hungry campaign are helping children get the food they need to be their best, learn and achieve their goals. Feeding Kids at School When COVID-19 disrupted day-to-day operations for school cafeteria staff, No Kid Hungry transformed a generous outpouring of support from our donors into helping make sure kids continued receiving the meals they needed during a time of tremendous upheaval. When the pandemic began to subside, but inflation caused food prices to climb, your support helped schools overcome the difficulties of supply chain issues, hiring enough staff and securing essential equipment to provide meals to children in all communities. For example, with funding from No Kid Hungry, the Coalinga-Huron Unified School District in California was able to kickstart their ‘breakfast in the classroom’ program by purchasing essential equipment like meal carts. In just over a year, the number of students starting the day with breakfast has tripled. In Palm Beach County, Florida, a No Kid Hungry grant helped Northmore Elementary and other schools purchase new coolers and equipment that helps kids access healthier choices for milk, fruit and vegetables. Feeding Kids in Our Communities The need for healthy meals doesn’t end with the school day or when summer begins. Thousands of summer and afterschool meals providers across the country work tirelessly to ensure kids get the meals they need. Through [No Kid Hungry’s] support, we have been able to not only provide great child nutrition meal services but extend those services,” said Jenny Arredondo, senior executive director of child nutrition for San Antonio Schools. From schools and community organizations, corporations and health care agencies, to parents and caregivers, chefs and culinary professionals, policy makers and donors like you, this powerful community remains committed to ensuring kids get the healthy meals they need, 365 days a year. Here’s how you helped good things happen . Impact Highlights - July 2021 to June 2022 23 We sent $23 million to schools and communities working to feed kids. 749 No Kid Hungry grantees provided 749 million healthy meals to kids. 77 77% of grant funding went to communities of color; 39% went to rural communities (which also includes communities of color). ” Food helps me learn because food keeps me energized. It keeps me alive in the day. Always gonna need some food before I learn. Serenity Palm Beach County, Florida It Takes More Than Food to Fight Hunger Together with our local partners and donors, No Kid Hungry helps children across the country get the healthy food they need. Hunger is an indicator of economic distress; we also know that it is intertwined with underlying causes that include low wages and barriers to affordable food access. Here’s a short QA with Nefertiri Sickout, our senior vice president for equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), with more about this topic. Racism and inequality are problems, but what do they have to do with helping feed kids? Children in the United States aren’t going without food because there’s a food shortage. Not everyone in America has access to the same opportunities – rural communities, urban communities and communities of color are disproportionately affected by food insecurity. Building a world that is just and equitable is necessary to end childhood hunger. How can No Kid Hungry fix those things? Childhood hunger is still very real in this country – and that remains the focus of Share Our Strength – the nonprofit organization that runs the No Kid Hungry campaign. The children we are helping face many challenges. One way to make a difference is by aiding their families and their communities. Over the next few years, you’ll see our organization working on new programs that foster economic mobility, so families can think beyond today to a moment when they can provide everything their children need to be successful. No Kid Hungry Partners With Pediatricians The first five years of a child’s life are a period of rapid mental and physical development, and the lack of proper nutrients combined with the stress of not having enough food can have long-term consequences on...