Properly nourished students attend school more regularly, and they perform better in the classroom… meeting a child’s most basic need for food can have long-lasting and far-reaching effects. — Be|Undivided
25% of Houston households with children don’t have reliable access to nutritious and affordable food. Check out these resources to help:
- Find food at https://map.tacklehunger.org/
- Souper Bowl of Caring (video)
- Kids Meals (video | email)
- Houston Food Bank (click here for short videos about how you can help)
- Blessings in a Backpack
- Generosity Feeds
- Lunches of Love (Fort Bend County)
- Be|Undivided Food Pantry Ideas & Resources
How churches can help with nutrition and health living:
- Food Distribution Programs (Lunches of Love, Blessings in a Backpack, Food Bank)
- After-School and Summer Programs (healthy snacks, opportunities for physical activity)
- Development of Community Gardens and Local Parks
- Access to Church Facilities (e.g. playgrounds, gyms)
- Holiday Programs (food distribution, activities for kids of working parents)
- Advocate for access to affordable and nutritious restaurants and grocery stores
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