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SNAP Stories: Asking for Help Despite Feeling Ashamed
Many families and children are ashamed that they need help. Shelley and Bonnie bravely shared with us how federally funded programs helped them survive even when they felt ashamed to ask for help. Continue reading »
May 30, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: children, congress, family, farm bill, federal food and nutrition programs, snap, snap stories
After School Snack Attack!
By Dalton N.
It happens to all of us. We go to our cabinets after school to get a snack and we’re faced with so many choices! You’ve got the cheap, easy, and always classic junk food options. Then, there are the childhood favorites like ice cream and pizza bites that make the decision even harder! And of course there are always the healthy choices like fruits or vegetables whose call are, let’s just say, less than persistent. Continue reading »
May 30, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: afterschool snacks, cookng matters, healthy food, nutrition, recipes, youth
The Critical Importance of SNAP
By Lucy Melcher
Share Our Strength recently submitted testimony to the Nutrition Subcommittee of the House Agricultural Committee after a hearing on the nutrition and SNAP portions of the Farm Bill. The Farm Bill is a huge piece of legislation with lots of interests at hand, so we wanted to weigh in on the critical importance of SNAP in our work to end childhood hunger. We took the opportunity in our testimony to put personal faces on the words that members of Congress are considering while writing this bill. Here’s an excerpt from the testimony: Continue reading »
May 29, 2012 | 1 comment(s) | Tags: congress, farm bill
Gateway to Growth: Cooking Matters 2012 Summit
By Liz Evancho
Did you know that 41 percent of at-home meals are now prepared be men? Or that every 4 grams of sugar listed on that drink or snack on your desk is equal to 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar? Don’t worry, I’ll wait while you check it out. Continue reading »
May 25, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: cooking matters, healthy eating, nutrition education
SNAP Stories: Temporary Assistance in a Hard Season
Some people think families on SNAP (food stamps) want to be on assistance forever. This is far from the truth. These three stories from Nancy, Nydia, and Gilda show how SNAP helps many families for a season until they are able to find higher paying jobs and get off of SNAP. Continue reading »
May 25, 2012 | 1 comment(s) | Tags: food stamps, snap
A Big Win for Maryland Kids
Today, I have the privilege of sharing with you some great news! Over the last few months, Share Our Strength and representatives from the Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in Maryland have been working together to support increased funding for Maryland Meals for Achievement (MMFA). MMFA is, an innovative Breakfast In the Classroom program administered by the Maryland State Department of Education that makes it easier for all students at 228 high-need schools across the state to receive a healthy school breakfast. Continue reading »
May 24, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: bryan voltaggio, chef, maryland, no kid hungry
Join NBA Cares and Become a Member of Team No Kid Hungry!
By Clay Dunn
Check out this awesome PSA featuring NBA star Chris Paul talking about ending childhood hunger. Join Chris Paul and NBA Cares and become a member of Team No Kid Hungry. We're so close to scoring 200,000 pledge takers. Help us grow our team and take the No Kid Hungry pledge! Continue reading »
May 24, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: chris paul, nba, nba cares, no kid hungry
Snap Stories: Helping Our Nation’s Heroes
Drastic cuts to SNAP are being proposed that would affect millions of children and families, leaving them even more vulnerable to hunger. Share Our Strength asked our network to share their personal stories about SNAP and federal nutrition programs. These responses demonstrate the critical importance of these programs and debunk many misconceptions. This post is part of a series sharing those stories. Continue reading »
May 23, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: food stamps, snap, snap stories
End Hunger Connecticut! Delays Breakfast During Conference To Make a Point About School Breakfast
By 10am, attendees at the Connecticut School Breakfast Summit were restless. They whispered to each other, complaining about how hungry they were; some rummaged through purses in search of gum or mints. Nurse Stephanie Knutson sat at a desk in the corner, offering saltines and apple juice to conference attendees struggling to ignore their hunger pangs. Continue reading »
May 23, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: conference, connecticut, no kid hungry, school breakfast
Behind the Scenes: Summer Meals Outreach
The birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and the humidity is increasing seemingly more and more every day. Summer is coming—we can feel it! As my mind wanders to summer afternoons lounging in the sun, I remember that for many children in the United States, summer can be a stressful time. Without the school breakfast and lunch programs they rely on throughout the school year, children can’t always count on getting the nutritious food they need during the summer. What they may not know is that Share Our Strength can help! Continue reading »
May 22, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: flyers, summer meals, summer meals sites
Leading the Way
By Aleta Greer
Students of all ages are getting involved with No Kid Hungry by planning fundraising and awareness events at their schools. The first step to getting your school involved is by visiting nokidhungry2.org. NoKidHungry2 is an interactive website for youth aged 5-25 who are interested in getting more involved. The site is filled with fun learning activities, fundraising ideas and more. There is even a section for teachers and parents! Use it to teach your kids about the issue of childhood hunger and the importance of helping others Continue reading »
May 22, 2012 | 0 comment(s) | Tags: coins for kids, fundraising, no kid hungry 2, youth
