Rebuilding for kids
In the wake of the coronavirus, millions of children are still living with hunger. Rebuilding starts with feeding every child, in every community.
No Kid Hungry is working with artists in five communities to create murals inspired by local children and their vision for a better future.
Inspired by Detroit Children
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The flowers in the mural are orchids, which represent love and strength. The artist chose to depict them as full blossoms as well as buds to suggest the passage of time.
Since the pandemic struck, No Kid Hungry has provided over $2 million in grants to Michigan schools and community groups for equipment and supplies to help feed kids.
Artist Desiree Kelley used her own daughter as a model. "I wanted to show the mind of youth and innocence in the fight against this pandemic crisis; being strong and resilient,” she said.
"I wanted to create something hopeful with this mural,” said artist Desiree Kelley. “I wanted to show that rebuilding is near and that hope is around the corner."
This mural was inspired by the children of Detroit. Made possible by No Kid Hungry in partnership with Checkers and Rally's and Hickory Farms.
How Detroit, MI is Feeding Kids during COVID
Go behind the scenes of the mural creation, and see the heroic efforts of schools and community groups to feed kids during this pandemic.
Inspired by Washington, DC Children
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Mural artist Tenbeete Solomon wanted to highlight the role of essential workers - like bus drivers - during the pandemic. "There are people who don’t have a choice to stay home," she said. "They’re the only reason we’re getting by."
The hands symbolize people coming together after a difficult time, said Tenbeete Solomon, the artist. "We need to reimagine a lot of things because a lot of things weren't working before.”
Since the pandemic struck, No Kid Hungry has provided over $1.4 million in grants to Washington DC schools and community groups working to feed local kids.
This mural was inspired by the children of Washington, DC. Made possible by No Kid Hungry in partnership with Noodles & Company and the Popeyes Foundation.
How Washington, DC is Feeding Kids during COVID
Go behind the scenes of the mural creation, and see the heroic efforts of schools and community groups to feed kids during this pandemic.
Inspired by Los Angeles Children
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After hearing kids talk about their isolation during the pandemic, artist Steve Martinez chose to show them running and playing on a bright summer day.
In the wake of the coronavirus, millions of children are still living with hunger in the United States - as many as 1 in 6.
"In many cultures, cranes are a symbol of good luck and good things to come,” said Steve Martinez, the muralist. “The crane is a sign of renewal: kids being happy again and living long healthy lives.
This mural was inspired by the children of LA. Made possible by No Kid Hungry and Denny's, Frosted Mini Wheats and The Habit Burger Grill.
How Los Angeles is Feeding Kids during COVID
Go behind the scenes of the mural creation, and see the heroic efforts of schools and community groups to feed kids during this pandemic.
Inspired by New York City Children
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The coronavirus pandemic was a crisis for everyone, especially families struggling to make ends meet. Today, 1 in 6 kids in the United States may still be living with hunger.
During the crisis, we saw people everywhere step up to help feed kids - from everyday donors to school staff to Citi and the New York Mets.
John P. Dessereau, who painted this mural, spoke to kids in Queens about the past year: "They want an emergence from the darkness of the pandemic. They see the Queensboro Bridge as a powerful metaphor for coming out of these dark times.”
With support from our donors and partners, No Kid Hungry provided $4 million in grants to help New York schools and communities feed children during the pandemic.
This mural was inspired by the children of Queens, NY. Made possible by No Kid Hungry, Citi and the New York Mets.
How New York is Feeding Kids during COVID
Go behind the scenes of the mural creation, and see the heroic efforts of schools and community groups to feed kids during this pandemic.
Inspired by Atlanta Area Children
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George F. Baker III, who painted this mural, spoke to local kids about the past year: "I heard their want and need for human connection. We all feel the need to be understood and close to others.”
Schools in Atlanta - and across the country - had to transform their meal programs overnight. Many loaded school buses with food and delivered them so students wouldn’t go hungry.
In the wake of the coronavirus, millions of children are still living with hunger in the United States - as many as 1 in 6.
Since the pandemic struck, No Kid Hungry has provided over $2 million in grants to Georgia schools and community groups for equipment and supplies to help feed kids.
This mural was inspired by the children of Atlanta. Made possible by No Kid Hungry in partnership with Arby’s Foundation, General Mills Big G Cereals, and Humana.
How Atlanta is Feeding Kids during COVID
Go behind the scenes of the mural creation, and see the heroic efforts of schools to feed kids during this pandemic.
What You Can Do
Dine, Shop & Share to make a difference
Help No Kid Hungry rebuild a better future for kids when you dine or shop with brands that support ending child hunger.
Our Corporate Partners
Citi
We are proud to have Citi as a Leading Partner of Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, to help end childhood hunger in America and ensure all children have access to wholesome meals every day.
Citi has committed to a multi-million, multi-year investment and is a presenting sponsor of the Taste of the Nation events, the exclusive presenting sponsor of No Kid Hungry Dinner series, a sponsor of the No Kid Hungry Starts with Breakfast campaign, and Dine Out for No Kid Hungry.
Citi is proud to support Share Our Strength's campaign to end childhood hunger and to give their cardmembers and employees a way to contribute to a cause they care about – ensuring every kid has the foundation they need for a bright future.
- Learn about The Great American Foodathon sponsored and presented by Citi.
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Arby's Foundation
Kids who rely on school meals often go hungry in the summertime, when school is out. It’s a hidden but terrible problem, one that the Arby’s Foundation has made it their mission to solve. But Arby’s doesn’t just raise funds at thousands of restaurants across the country. They provide grants through No Kid Hungry to local nonprofits feeding kids in their communities, promote critical programs like the free summer meals text number, and raise awareness year-round.
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Checkers & Rally's
Denny's
Join Denny's and No Kid Hungry in the battle to fight child hunger in the U.S. by learning how you can turn $1 into 10 meals.
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Frosted Mini Wheats
General Mills
School breakfast has the power to unlock a brighter future for every child. That’s why General Mills is proud to partner with Share Our Strength to ensure thousands of kids across the country can start their day poised for success with a nourishing breakfast.
Over the next three years, General Mills’ charitable support will allow No Kid Hungry to pilot, research, expand and raise awareness of vital programs like school breakfast, thereby increasing student access to meals in schools across the country -- so that more children can begin their school day ready to learn.
General Mills brings to No Kid Hungry a 150 year legacy of making food people love as well as a longstanding commitment to increasing food security in communities around the globe. Since 1954, General Mills and its Foundation have contributed more than $2 billion to schools and other nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening communities.
Together with Share Our Strength, General Mills is committed to the goal of making No Kid Hungry a reality across the country.
The Habit Burger Grill
The Habit Burger Grill has supported No Kid Hungry since 2010 through the sales of their store openings across the county. In 2015, they joined Dine Out for No Kid Hungry and created a promotion where guests make a $2 donation to No Kid Hungry and receive a bounce-back for a free charburger with cheese on their next visit.
In just three years, The Habit Burger Grill has raised more than $1,200,000 to help ensure that over 10 million kids get the healthy meals they need to thrive, every day.
Hickory Farms
Since 1951, Hickory Farms has been connecting people through effortless gifting. Their gifts of great taste are crafted from the highest quality ingredients and expertly-curated flavors, so you can celebrate every moment with something truly delicious. A gift from Hickory Farms brings delight to any occasion and helps build a lasting connection with those you care about most. Since the beginning of our partnership in 2008, they’ve contributed over $6 million and have engaged customers and employees in the fight against childhood hunger.
- Learn more about our partners.
- Learn more about the ways you can help hungry kids or donate today.
Humana
Noodles World Kitchen
Since 2016, Noodles World Kitchen has been a proud supporter of No Kid Hungry, raising funds and awareness through their annual Dine for No Kid Hungry promotion in September. Through consumer donations in exchange for a bounce back coupon, Noodles has raised nearly $2.5 million which equates to 25 million meals for children in need. Noodles World Kitchen is a fast-casual national restaurant chain where its globally inspired dishes come together to create a World Kitchen.
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Popeyes
The Popeyes Foundation has been a proud partner of No Kid Hungry since 2018. Raising funds and awareness through their creative and successful in-restaurant campaigns, the Popeyes Foundation has raised over $1.2M to fight childhood hunger in the US.
- Learn more about our No Kid Hungry partners.
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Holiday Stationstores
Holiday Stationstores has been a proud supporter of No Kid Hungry since 2019. Holiday, part of the Circle K family of stores, is known for its convenient locations, clean, bright stores, and a wide selection of quality products. Through multiple fundraising campaigns, Holiday is committed to supporting No Kid Hungry’s efforts to help end childhood hunger in the U.S.
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- Find available volunteer opportunities near you.
Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box Inc. one of the nation's largest hamburger chains, with more than 2,200 restaurants in 21 states, partnered nationally with No Kid Hungry in 2016. Through their generous efforts, Jack in the Box was able to donate over $275,000 to No Kid Hungry through their September Dine Out campaign!
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Sysco
Sysco is in its thirteenth year as the Official Food Service Marketer and Distributor of Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry, and its third year as a National Presenting Sponsor of this event series.
In addition to its generous financial support, Sysco's operating companies volunteer at and contribute products to No Kid Hungry events in their communities.
These in-kind donations help to ensure the greatest amount of money possible goes towards children affected by hunger across the country. With a long history of contributing to the food needs of the areas it serves, Sysco is committed to ending childhood hunger in America.
Learn more about Sysco, North America's leading foodservice marketer and distributor.
Vita Coco
Vita Coco has generously donated $500,000 to No Kid Hungry to ensure millions of kids get the meals they need — during school closures and all year long. The company’s commitment will support No Kid Hungry in providing emergency grants to schools and community organizations to make sure kids get the food they need.