The Story Began 15 Years Ago. The Impact Continues Today.
As another school year begins, we’ve been reflecting on where this journey started.
In early 2011, during the 2010–2011 school year, The Children’s Hunger Project began providing weekend food to 27 children at Riviera Elementary School. It was a simple idea built on one belief: no child should have to worry about where their next meal will come from when school isn’t in session.
By the time the 2011–2012 school year began just a few months later, that number had grown to 100 children at Riviera Elementary. Even then, our community was showing what was possible when people came together with a shared purpose.
What started in one school has grown into a community-wide mission. Because of the generosity of our donors, volunteers, schools, businesses, churches, and community partners, The Children’s Hunger Project is now providing weekend food to nearly 5,000 children each week in more than 60 schools across Brevard County.
Every backpack we pack represents so much more than food. It represents hope. It means a child can head home on Friday knowing they’ll have nutritious food for the weekend. It means parents and caregivers have one less worry. And it means our community has chosen to stand together so no child has to face hunger alone.
As we reflect on 15 years of impact, we’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey. Every volunteer, donor, school partner, business, church, and supporter has helped transform one small program into a lifeline for thousands of children.
This Back-to-School season, children are counting on us once again. Together, we can make sure every backpack is filled, every child is nourished, and every student returns to school on Monday ready to learn and succeed.
From serving 27 children in one school to nearly 5,000 children in more than 60 schools, this story belongs to our entire community. Thank you for helping write the first 15 years of hope. We can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings. 💙📚
