Disclosure: I am a Denny’s ambassador and will receive compensation and products in exchange for sharing this information and my honest opinion.
Did you know that 1 in 5 kids in America struggles with hunger and doesn’t receive the proper food and nutrition they need? Isn’t that crazy to think of? Notice too that is kids in America, not third-world countries. Kids right here are going hungry or malnourished. No matter the reason they are going hungry, kids deserve a good start in life and shouldn’t have to worry where their next meal is coming from.
This month, Denny’s is once again raising awareness and money so that one day no child will have to start or end the day on an empty stomach. This is the fifth year Denny’s has launched their No Kid Hungry fundraiser and to date they have donated $2.3 million, helping provide 23 million meals to kids in need across the country.
No Kid Hungry campaign’s mission is to end childhood hunger in American by connecting kids in need with nutritious food and teaching families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. With Denny’s being America’s Diner, they definitely know and love food and they believe everyone should have access to a wholesome breakfast.
No Kid Hungry is one of the most recognized and impactful anti-hunger campaigns in the country, and we’re proud of our longstanding partnership with them, working together to combat childhood hunger and help make a difference, one meal at a time.” Said Denny’s Chief Executive Officer John Miller
Every dollar donated to No Kid Hungry is tax-deductible and feeds a child up to 10 healthy meals. Denny’s restaurants will be decorated in No Kid Hungry’s signature color, orange, to show their support and remind others about the campaign. Making an appearance also for the No Kid Hungry campaign will be the DreamWorks Animation’s award-winning film and television characters. In addition to being on the kid’s menus, the characters will be also be showcased in Denny’s restaurants encouraging guests to pledge their support and join Denny’s in helping make No Kid Hungry a reality.
I tell my kids all the time how lucky they are that they get three meals a day at home. I have explained to them how there are kids at their school whose only meals of the day may possibly be the lunch they received at school. Food is something so easily taken for granted. I love that Denny’s is creating awareness for No Kids Hungry which I use as an opportunity to teach my own kids about not only being grateful for food but also how important it is to help others. Denny’s is even rewarding customers that donate with coupons for their next visit! Its a win-win situation!
Now through Oct. 12, nearly 1,600 Denny’s restaurants nationwide will join the campaign and help the fight against childhood hunger. For just a $3 donation, guests will receive $9 worth of coupons for diner favorites, redeemable at participating locations.
Want to donate online?
You can help me work towards my goal of $500 by contributing at dennysnokidhungry.com. You will not receive a coupon for donating online but if you don’t have the chance to visit your local Denny’s this is a great way to show your support.
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Jerry Marquardt says
I try to teach them the Golden Rule. It always helps there mindset to know you only get what you put in, and do unto others what you want to reap.
Leah Shumack says
Every year during the holiday months we are shopping for an extra family who can supply their kids with extra food and toys so the kids don’t go without.
laurie murley says
my kids did not realize how hard life is, so I took them to a home less shelter and we donate our time and so items, it was a hard less but they learned alot
Matthew Alesi says
A great way to teach your children to help others is to explain to them that not everyone has everything that they need.
Rebecca W says
I teach my kid what comes around goes around
Candie L says
I teach my children that they are not any better than anyone else. so when we know of someone who needs something, we try to help any way we can. Thank you
Buddy Garrett says
We give to our local food bank and our church’s clothes closet and pantry.
Allison says
Always lead by example!
Sarah L says
subscribe email: slehan at myway dot com
Sure wish you’d fix the entry form so it doesn’t automatically subscribe me to where I don’t want it to.
Julie Hawkins says
I try to teach my kudos by example and donating my time to charity
allison says
we talk about a lot of bible stories that involve helping others
Lesley F says
We work at the food pantry & we sponsor different charities.
Angela P says
I have them choose certain things of their own to donate. Have them donate money to certain causes as well as simple things as helping a stranger pick up something they dropped, etc.
wendy says
no kid hungry is a great program!
MELANIE says
Would love to win.
Patricia Mingozzi says
They volunteer at church and join clubs at school.
Susan Smith says
I take them to volunteer with me.
Michelle H. says
I try to teach my kids to help others by setting an example. Our church reaches out to those in need and we set donate good quality clothes to the homeless.
Nataile Brown says
While my son was growing-up I tried to teach him to help others through example. I’d take him with me when I dropped off donation items at Salvation Army and at our local women’s shelter. We would also sponsor Angel Tree children during the Holidays and double purchase our Thanksgiving meal to give to a family in need. 🙂
Desiree Dunbar says
I have them help a bunch of us having a clothing drive.
Krystal Owens says
Lead by example
Denise B. says
I have them get together toys, clothes, books, etc., that they no longer need or use to give to a family in need.
janet woodling says
I taught my children to be givers by setting the example.
Justine says
I teach them by modeling the proper behavior.
lana simanovicki says
we go volenteer
Christy Caldwell says
I tell my boys to hold open doors, help someone with their hands full,, etc. my oldest has a couple of friends who we send e try at lunch for also.
shelleyb says
They see me on PTA and helping our school all year round. On another level, we usually grab carts in parking lots and park them appropriately. We’re helping the store but also opening up parking spaces and helping to save cars from run away cart dents.
Breanna Pollard says
I take them to volunteer with me.
Lauren says
I try to teach by modeling behavior.
Hayley says
My baby is only a year old, but I will definitely try to make sure she’s a helpful, thoughtful, and kind individual.
G. Logan says
I take them to volunteer at different soup kitchens and charities throughout the year.
Becca says
You have to teach by example. We donate food and sometimes give food to homeless people we see begging.
ELIZABETH C. says
I volunteer at a nursing home and my kids know this. They sometimes ask if they can come with me. How cute!!
KJ Skib says
We go through our toy room and give away toys and talk about how other kids don’t get any toys so we are going to donate some of ours.
Julie L says
I try to model it for them!
Cynthia says
I always teach my kids to be kind and helpful to people around us
Kalynn Carter says
keeping a smile on their face to brighten other people’s day.
Amy Jones says
We model volunteerism, letting the boys see how easy it is to help, and how much it means to others. As they have grown, we have involved them in these volunteer projects. They go to the blood bank with us when we donate every 8 weeks, to see how easy it is. During the school food drives they are given $10 to spend on food to donate.
Frank says
I teach them to be patient and nice.
Patricia M says
I read them books and show them how they can help others.
Denise C says
I like to talk about the golden rule. What goes around, comes around. It seems logical.
Sharon Kaminski says
I teach the kids to help the elderly across the street or when help is needed i.e., moving their grass.
diane says
always ask them if they need help with anything
Liberty says
A good thing to do is do a random act of kindness to brighten a neighbors day!
Luna S says
My kids and I like helping others by giving our gently used out grown clothing and toys to people in the community, giving them to good-will doesn’t give it to a needy person directly without a cost so we prefer to search for someone who needs it. We’ve also donated large boxes of personal care items to homeless shelters and send out cards/small gifts to those in need during the holidays.
Monique Rizzo says
I teach my kids that everybody matters and deserves kindness. Thank you for the chance.
Sarah L says
No kids. I do a lot of volunteering.
Thanks for the contest.
Hargow Wong says
I teach my kid to be kind and caring.
Stephanie Coldwell says
I teach using every day scenarios. We were at a community outing the other day and there was someone making balloon “things” (not just animals) so my son got a sword. Then we went and got some food and sat down and then another little boy and his family came and sat down at the other end of the picnic table. That boys balloon ended up popping and my son was more sad that him, I think. He said “aaw! His sword popped! How sad!” So I asked him if he wanted to give his balloon to him (he was over it anyway, I wasn’t just being mean) and he popped up with a big grin and went over and gave it to him. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t have tears in my eyes. It was the sweetest gesture EVER.
Darlene Sullins says
We are always helping others, so our children are learning by our example.
Leela says
I lead by example.
nickie says
I make sure he helps with donating old clothes and toys
Jamie Williams says
I teach my child about helping others, by letting her see me do it. I want her to follow by seeing or by example!
Kim H says
I have always taught me kids to be kind to others no matter what
Kristin says
I teach by example, by being involved in their schools and by volunteering. It’s not too hard to get them involved as well!
Sheryl says
I tried to instill in my son that we should be grateful for what we had because there were so many others who weren’t as fortune it. He is now grown and a borough council member looking out for our entire community. I am so proud of the man he has become.
Jannah M says
I teach them to be patient and kind.
Carolyn jackson says
I spent time with my son when he was little and he learned by example. Now he has required volunteer hours each year.
Mya Murphy says
I teach them to play with other children, nicely, without taking over toys, getting jealous, etc
Sandy Klocinski says
The best way to teach your child to help others is to lead by example. Children do what they see
Emily Benzing says
I make sure every time we go out to the store, or out in general that they do one nice thing for somebody else. Whether it’s picking up someone’s change, complimenting someone, or helping them do something, they always know it’s awesome to be nice and help others. Volunteering, doing club things & participating in sports, other things – it all adds up and pays off in teaching kids how to help each other!
Shelly says
Our kids have 2 piggy banks. When they earn money or get money they put half into their personal bank and half into the red piggy bank which goes to charity. When they get rid of toys, games and clothes…we donated them instead of selling them at a yard sell.
Adrienne Gordon says
We volunteer at a food bank to show them
Eileen Richter says
I honestly think time is more important gift than that given with funding. I cant do much of this right now but encourage our kids to help with elderly raking leaves, working in the food pantry or humane society as part of their life donation time. We do give a lot to Easter Seals. I also have given up many items to young moms and others when winning giveaways such as this.
Wendy McBride says
I donate clothing to the Outpost, which helps our local Senior citizens to get their medicines and help for items. The clothing is then marked at low prices which in turn, helps the community to buy clothes and items at a low price.
Tanya says
We help at a local shelter, donate to our local pantry and donate old clothes. My family loves it.
Mary Cloud says
We always talk to our kids about what other kids lives are like and what they’re going through and give clothes away to those who need it
Mia says
We try to give toys and books away before getting anything new.
jessica z says
We teach our kids about helping others by volunteering at church
Julie Lundstrom says
My kids have learned about helping others by watching me help others and seeing how important it is and the difference it can make. They also learn & help out at church.
Vicki Wurgler says
our church group helps once a month at the local food pantry – the boys volunteer and love to help
Patricia says
We teach our kids to help others through offering service. We try to do simple acts of kindness to random strangers, neighbors, family and friends.
Elena says
we donate clothes and food
Nannypanpan says
I make sure he helps with donating old clothes and toys
chickie brewer says
Well I have grand kids and my daughter has brought them to a place to assist the needy and volunteer there.
Kelly Nicholson says
i dont have kids sorry..
Michelle S says
First, I try to walk the talk. We buy for our church’s food pantry, donate money, etc. Second, we give our children allowance that is divided into thirds – 1/3 is savings, 1/3 is spending, and the last 1/3 is their “giving” money. They can choose where they want to donate their money.
Shakeia Rieux says
I teach them by showing them
D Schmidt says
I teach them by discussing why its important and thinking of new ways we can do so.
sandra says
mostly try to teach them how to help each other
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I teach them by doing things for other people….they like to help and it gives them an example. They also have great ideas too.
JLin says
show them do it myself
Mary says
We donate items to goodwill.
shelly leatham says
We donate clothes and food to the local shelter and we also volunteer together!
Anita Duvall says
I always try to instill in my children the knowledge that everyone needs a hand up at some time.
Jeanna Massman says
Kindness begins in the home and flows out from there. We try to model this philosophy.
Jennifer H. says
I teach them by setting an example
Jan Lee says
We tell both kids to help each other with their chores so they can get done faster. We tell them when help each other that they are being nice and doing a good job helping 🙂
Christina Foley says
We volunteer with our kids a lot to teach them to give back and help others.
cheryl s says
my college sophomore son volunteers for a handicapped baseball league
Andrea v says
We leave food for the mail carrier food drive for the local pantry.
Linda Manns Linneman says
I have my grandchildren do something special for people at times and we are gathering gifts at this time for needy children for Christmas
ken ohl says
We go to local food bank and bring food there together
Sus says
By volunteering for local organizations.
Deborah D says
Teach them to be friends with the kids in their class
megan tilley says
We talk to her about helping others, we donate and we like to also help out when we can.
Jenny S says
We donate to local charities any toys and stuffed animals that they don’t play with.
Jennifer Clay says
I always tell my daughters to help kids that they see being bullied.
soha molina says
I teach by setting an example.
Natalie says
I set an example myself by volunteering! Kids model after older people.
Nancy says
We like to volunteer and donate to charities and the community as a family.
vickie couturier says
we donate our time at the local food bank and we donate clothes and toys to the goodwill
Alexandra @ My Urban Family says
I love the comment mentioning having their kids donate their toys once a year! Thanks for sharing how we can help 🙂
Francine Anchondo says
We go to the food bank to donate food together and showing that it is always good to help people.
mycraftingworld says
We always help with the church groups.
Dawn Ganey says
We donate my couponing stash to the less fortunate.
bill norris says
By showing them….we go across the street to help our older neighbor when she needs stuff done and we look after her too.
Cynthia R says
We volunteer as family at the food bank, we also teach them to buy one gift each for a needy family to donate.
Stacy says
I do not have children of my own, but when I was young, my parents taught me about helping others at a very early age. At Christmas, all three of us kids were allowed to pick an angel of the tree to shop for presents. My Dad was in the Navy, so we volunteered at a lot of community functions, especially around the holidays. When my Dad retired and my Mom went back to work after we moved to Florida, my Mom’s department (she worked at a hospital) would adopt a family and my Dad would always build decorations for the family (like wooden reindeer), us kids would shop for the presents, and my Mom always cooked and baked for them. Those are traditions that have stuck with me into adulthood.
amy guillaume linderman says
since my kids were young we have been having them clean their rooms and play areas out once a year and we take donations to the Goodwill or Salvation Army. we also volunteer at our church camp during fundraisers.