Did you know that in America today, 1 in 6 kids lives with hunger? That's why Bob's Red Mill is proud to partner with No Kid Hungry, a national campaign dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America by connecting kids to programs that work, like school breakfast and summer meals. Together, we will:

• Raise awareness of child hunger
• Participate in fundraising platforms such as Friendsgiving
• Create events to raise funds and support for this cause

According to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 12% of Americansnearly 40 million peoplelive below the poverty line, and more than 12 million children live in homes that are "food insecure," or do not have enough food for everyone to lead a healthy life. This could mean they are skipping meals, not getting enough nutrients, or simply not getting enough calories to thrive. You can explore the full USDA report here. To help combat this serious problem, No Kid Hungry focuses its efforts on federal food benefits programs that benefit kids. These programs include:

• The school breakfast program. Did you know every child who is eligible for a free or reduced-price lunch also qualifies for a free breakfast? To feed as many kids in need as possible, No Kid Hungry helps schools serve breakfast in the classroom as part of the school day, giving all kids the nutrition they need to reach their full potential.
• The summer meals program. When school's out for the summer, 6 out of 7 hungry children do not get the meals they need. No Kid Hungry gives communities the resources and support they need to create summer meals sites, where kids eat free, and they created a texting service that families can use to find their nearest sites all summer long.
• The newest federal child nutrition program is also the fastest growing: the afterschool meals program. No Kid Hungry provides grants to launch and expand sites where hungry kids, who might face an empty pantry at home, can get a nutritious meal in a safe environment.

Bobs Red Mill is proud to team up with No Kid Hungry to help give thousands of kids access to nutritious meals. Stay tuned for ways you can join us! For more info, visit NoKidHungry.org.