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Every day across America, the unfortunate effects of childhood hunger can be seen. It’s the child who has trouble learning or who visits the school nurse more often with stomach aches or headaches. Surprised? Here are some of the facts about childhood hunger in America:
- Hunger affects 16.2 million American kids – that’s 1 in 5.
- Only 1 out of 6 eligible kids get free summer meals.
- Less than half of eligible children get free or reduced-price school breakfast.
- Kids, print and play with this fun origami game to learn more about childhood hunger.
- Test your smarts on childhood hunger in America. Take the quiz
- Facts about hunger picture- Want to learn more? Check out more astounding facts about hungry kids in America.
State of Hunger
No Kid Hungry
A great first step to helping to end childhood hunger is to take the No Kid Hungry Pledge. Ask a grown up if it’s okay first though! By taking the pledge, you are adding your voice to the movement of people committed to ending childhood hunger in America.
Get involved. Get others involved.
Do Your Part
Now that you’ve learned a little more about childhood hunger in America, you’re probably thinking, wow, what can I do to help? We’ve got the answers! Whether you’re raising awareness or raising money, everyone can do their part to end childhood hunger. We have ways to involve your parents and teachers, too. You can do some of these activities with your whole family or your classmates. For every action you complete, you can earn rewards points that can be traded in for fun NKH2 Gear. Here are a couple ideas to get you started. For even more ideas, Act Now!
Class Activities
No Kid Hungry, Every Kid Healthy
Learn how to make healthy food choices while also helping hungry kids across America.
