THE JOHNSON FAMILY FOUNDATION supports Food For Kids America
FOOD FOR KIDS AMERICA
Our Mission is to inspire hope in our communities by providing food and services to our under-privileged children while collaborating on long-term solutions to hunger and poverty.
Program Objectives:
- Provide children at-risk of hunger with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food for preparation and consumption at home
- Distribute food within safe sites that offer easy access to the children being served
- Involve additional resources and partners in order to assure sustainability of the program
Program Outcomes:
- Reduce health problems in children served by mitigating negative consequences of under nutrition
- Remove the barrier of hunger that contributes to poor school performance
- Empower school personnel to take direct action to benefit hungry children
- Increase awareness among parents and guardians of resources available to low-income families in their community
- Increase awareness of positive nutrition to students’ families
Food For Kids Year-Round:
- The Backpack Program provides food year-round to children in need for weekends and holidays when school is not in session and federal school meal programs are not available.
- Backpacks are stocked with kid-friendly, nutritious food including shelf-stable milk and juice, meals such as macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs and beef stew, granola bars, apple sauce, cereal and more.
- They are distributed on Fridays or the last day before a holiday or vacation in a discreet manner at schools.
Community Development:
- We believe in the power of community. That's why we're working to develop and strengthen our communities long-term solutions to hunger and poverty.
Get Involved With Food For Kids America:
- Join us in making a difference. Whether you want to donate, volunteer, or simply learn more, there are many ways to get involved and support our work.
FOOD FOR KIDS AMERICA
FOOD FOR KIDS AMERICA in Action
We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing support and aid to those in need. Our mission is to make a positive impact on the world by serving those who are less fortunate. We believe that everyone deserves access to basic necessities such as food & shelter and we work tirelessly to ensure that those in need receive the help they require. Through the support of our volunteers and donors, we are able to make a difference in the lives of countless individuals and families.
