The winner of this contest will be awarded a scholarship of $1,000!

THEME: The impact of TCHP weekend food packs on your life

Are you a Jr/Sr High School student who was served with TCHP food packages on weekends or during school breaks while in elementary school? Get ready to pull out your keyboard and share your journey! The Children’s Hunger Project announces the Impact Story Award. This is your chance to showcase how our weekend food packs have made a difference in your life. We want to hear from you!

From October 31 to November 30, 2024, middle and high school students who once benefited from our weekend food packs in Brevard County can submit their real life story. We want to know how our program has encouraged you and helped you in your life.

The winner will be announced on February 1, 2025.

This initiative allows students to express themselves creatively while also competing for a significant scholarship opportunity.

Requirements for submissions:

  • Each student may submit only one story, ensuring that every entry is unique and reflects your own experience.
  • Please submit in a typed format, as a Word document (.doc or .docx) or a Portable Document Format (.pdf) to maintain consistency and professionalism in presentation.
  • Maximum word limit of 1,000 words for concise and impactful storytelling.
  • The winner of this contest will be awarded a scholarship of $1,000 on April 1, 2025.

To participate, students should submit with their story the following: Name, age, address, email, and phone number. Submissions can be made via email, regular mail, or in-person delivery (call ahead to ensure we are there to receive it).

In addition to the financial reward, the winning story will be featured on our website and newsletter. We want to honor the winner’s achievement and illustrate the positive impact weekend and school break meals has on the lives of Brevard’s children.

In addition to the financial reward, the winning story will be featured in our newsletter, which serves as a platform to share the powerful stories of our participants with our supporters. This initiative not only honors the winner’s achievements but also helps us illustrate the positive impact of our program, as we seek further funding to continue our mission. IF YOU PREFER YOUR SUBMISSION REMAIN ANONYMOUS, PLEASE LET US KNOW.

We look forward to receiving your stories and celebrating the voices that contribute to the vibrant tapestry of our community.

Please contact us via email if you have any questions or call 321-610-1900 and leave a message.

Submit entries with your name, age, address, email and phone number via email, mail, or hand-delivered to:

Lori@thechildrenshungerproject.org

The Children’s Hunger Project

26 Forrest Ave

Cocoa, FL 32922