Educate Kids About Hunger
Resources for parents and educators
Chances are, someone your child goes to school with may not have enough to eat. The problem is vast but often hidden. Children can make a positive difference in the lives of other kids in need. It’s important to talk to children about hunger, and inspire them to take action. We’ve collected some resources designed to help you talk to the kids in your life about hunger and encourage them to help.
Books
Picture books and chapter books that talk to kids on their level about poverty and hunger
Real Stories of Hunger
This video series created by Feeding America lets kids and teenagers tell their own stories about food insecurity
Activities and Recipes
Worksheets, educational activities, and easy recipes for families to make together
Zoey: Real Stories of Hunger
Eight-year-old Zoey is like most kids her age. She likes to play outside and hang out with her siblings. But her family struggles with hunger. “We eat rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner sometimes because there isn’t much food in our house,” she said.
TN kids who inspire us!
Trenton Smith, 18, a student from the Tennessee School of the Blind packing BackPack at the Martin Distribution Center in Nashville.
Instead of presents for his birthday party, 9-year-old Milo asked his friends for boxes of cereal to donate to @2harvestmidtn. He dropped off his donation yesterday afternoon - more than 100 bowls of cereal for those facing hunger in our community.
Junah Smith, 8, is a member of the Camden Church of Christ, who volunteers every Monday evening at the Ray Smith Family Distribution Center in Camden. Benton County frozen sort coat gloves warehouse
