Disclosure: I participate in this program on behalf of Champions for Kids and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own.
Did you know that 9.8 million kids – more than ever before – get free or reduced price school breakfast on an average day, but 10.6 million eligible kids go without? Being hungry has a huge effect on how a child performs at school. 9 out of 10 teachers actually say a healthy breakfast is the key to academic achievement.
To me children shouldn’t have to worry about meals and it is so terrible that so many kids do. As a mom I want my kids to have everything from a healthy breakfast to a great start on their education. I stress to them pretty much every morning how important it is to have a good breakfast. After reading about all the kids in need, I have been explaining to them about all the kids that are missing out on breakfast. My boys immediately asked to help, which honestly surprised me that they understood and wanted to help.
Two weeks ago while we where on vacation, my sons’ school collected donations for our local food pantry and while I am so sad we missed it, I figured it is always a good time to help. So rather than arrange a food collection from our friends and neighbors, since they just donated and helped, I figured I’d take my kids shopping and have them help pick out some breakfast foods that we would then drop off to our community food pantry. I think having them be a part of the shopping and then dropping off was a great experience for them. I want them to want to help others and realize how hard it can be for some, since my kids take so much for granted since they don’t know better. I think even my 2 year old was understanding that others need help.
Shopping at Target for groceries to donate:
Gotta love Kellogg’s for breakfast!
We stopped at the People’s Resource Center in my town to drop off the food. Their food pantries serve over 10,000 children a year in our county.
Kellogg Company and Diamond Foods actually created a partnership where through May 15, they are encouraging community projects across the country to benefit children in need. SIMPLE Service Projects encourage others to host or organize an even to collect breakfast foods that you would then donate to a local organization that serves children in need, such as a food pantry, shelter or daycare center. Whether you do something similar to me and pick up foods to donate or you enlist you local church, school or neighborhood community, every little bit helped. Champions for Kids has 4 easy steps at http://championsforkids.org/
Danielle says
I love seeing large companies give back to community – it is so important.
Amy Desrosiers says
This is so nice of these companies to help the less fortunate and supply cereal to those in need.
Debi says
That is a fantastic program. I love when companies give back.
Trisha says
What an amazing program! I think its great that Kellogg’s will even make a matching donations!
Lois Alter Mark says
Every child should be able to have breakfast. So sad, and great that these companies are helping kids get this important meal.
Janeane Davis says
It is important to realize how many kids do not get enough food to eat and what harm that can cause them.
Amanda says
What a wonderful cause! It breaks my heart to think of kids heading off to school with empty bellies. So glad you could help!
Shauna says
I had no clue so many kids ate at school. I agree that no child should ever worry about food. Thanks for sharing
Pam says
So many kids go without. It’s incredibly sad. I’m glad that Kellogg is supporting and encouraging community projects to help those children.
Bella Vida Letty says
How wonderful to expose kids at such a young age to the idea of helping others.
Christine Luken says
That is great that Kellogg is pitching in to make sure ALL kids get a good breakfast!
Rebekah says
Aww – that was so awesome of you and your family. Great to see that you’re even teaching the youngest one about need and charity.
Lisa says
Breakfast is such an important meal!!
Jennifer B says
I know there are so many kids who never have enough to eat and it breaks my heart! We have donated food to our local pantries many times and will continue to do so.
Dee says
That is way too many going without. 🙁 Breakfast is so important for those little minds. Makes me sad!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
We donate to our local food pantry, too, and it’s so good to know it’s going to the local community!
Lisa Jones says
I Love The Kellogg’s Are So Good I Love Their Cereals!!
AnitaB says
So many kids need help. I appreciate companies who do their community service and help out!
Amanda says
I know just how important it is to eat breakfast. If you don’t instill it at an early age, kids don’t really adapt to it later in life either, in my experience. I know I usually skip breakfast. I always think about it, but then feel like I never have time.