by Sugar Doubts | Dec 2, 2023 | NKHSSC |
An ideal breakfast An ideal breakfast for a child living in food insecurity would be nutrient-dense, easy to prepare, and affordable. Here are some suggestions: 1. Whole Grains: Foods like oatmeal, whole grain bread, and brown rice are affordable and packed with fiber...
by Sugar Doubts | Dec 1, 2023 | NKHSSC |
No Kid Hungry has several interactions with schools: 1. School Meals & Community Meals: No Kid Hungry helps community leaders get the resources they need to run free summer meals programs, which are open to any kid or teenager who needs a healthy meal when school...
by Sugar Doubts | Nov 30, 2023 | NKHSSC |
Penny Wise An Ounce Of Prevention Foolish Decisions we make now affect children, their development, and not only their ability to pursue the lives they want to pursue but also their ability to function in society. Shortcuts we take now, choices we make to withhold,...
by Sugar Doubts | Nov 29, 2023 | NKHSSC |
Extended Tax Credit “Lawmakers accomplished something commendable in 2021 when they expanded the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and cut child poverty in half, the largest drop ever recorded. Despite requests from President Biden to extend the credit enhancements,...
by Sugar Doubts | Nov 28, 2023 | NKHSSC |
Food Deserts According to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), nearly 39.5 million people — which is about 12.8% of the U.S. population — were living in low-income and low-access areas, often referred to as “food deserts”, as of 2017². These are areas...
by Sugar Doubts | Nov 27, 2023 | NKHSSC |
Food Insecurity Paradox Food insecurity can lead to both malnutrition and obesity in children due to adverse socioeconomic situations that result in scarcity of food, a poor-quality diet, and unhealthy lifestyle habits1. This phenomenon, where food insecurity and...
