Why We're Needed
In Brevard County the number of children in the free and reduced-price meal program exceeds 50%. Some elementary schools have 80% or more of their kids on the free and reduced-price meal program with many of them at risk of childhood hunger and malnutrition.
When we talk about risk of childhood hunger we base it on the fact that the lunch program available in public schools around the country has been recognized by our government and various charities as the key indicator of hunger risk and poverty in a geographic area.
Childhood hunger leads to a weaker immune system, difficulty in learning, paying attention in class and behaving properly to retain what they learn. Hungry kids are sick more often and have lower academic achievement.

We look with horror at pictures coming from other countries in which children are hungry. We generously give to charities feeding children in those countries. It is time that we address childhood hunger in our own back yard
No child in our great country should go two days without proper food and nutrition. The fault lies in many places, some that come to your mind and some that have came to the mind of many others as they learned of the problem. The fault does not lie, however, with the child.
The time is right to address the local problem of childhood hunger and malnutrition
By addressing this problem, The Children's Hunger Project is responsible for positive results in children including:
Improved attendance
Better test scores
Improved reading skills
Positive behavior
Improved health
Kids are also hungry on the weekends. Food is the foundation for school success.