Imagine going nine days without lunch. Now, add skipping breakfast to the equation. For millions of schoolchildren during Spring Break, this isn’t just imagination—it’s their reality. One in five children in the U.S. faces uncertainty about their next meal, especially when school meals vanish during those crucial days away from the classroom.

In a food desert in south Dallas, hundreds of families braved the rain to receive boxes of food and essentials from Feed the Children and Niagara Bottling. Their stories of gratitude and resilience will inspire you.

Enter the world of parents like Joyce, forced to navigate the escalating costs of childcare on the brink of what experts label “the childcare cliff” in America. Uncover how organizations such as Feed the Children are bridging the gap, supporting childcare providers and offering a lifeline to parents, while nurturing a brighter future for children through programs like Summer Feed and Read.

In the U.S., 1 in 10 households and 1 in 5 children face food insecurity. As grocery store closures create food deserts, stories like Kim’s in South Nashville highlight the daily struggles of those forced to travel miles for essential food. Feed the Children’s support offers immediate relief to families in crisis, bridging the gap in the midst of growing challenges.

James Baldwin once observed, ‘Anyone who has ever struggled with poverty knows how extremely expensive it is to be poor.’ In a nation where nearly 12% of Americans live in poverty, the cycle persists, trapping families like Ava’s and Carlos’s in a relentless struggle. However, amid the challenges, stories like Adeline’s remind us that with a little support, the cycle can be broken, offering hope for a world where poverty’s grip is loosened, and basic needs are met for all.

In the landscape of compassion, Feed the Children’s mission radiates resilience. In fiscal year 2023, your steadfast support not only expanded our reach but delivered 94.3 million pounds of food and essentials, echoing the commitment to ensure that every child, from the U.S. to nations worldwide, dares to dream of a world where no child goes to bed hungry.