Feeding PA Kids

Imagine being a kid on a Monday morning. You just had a weekend filled with adventure—playing outside, visiting family, staying up late watching movies, or getting lost in a good book. Maybe you had pancakes on Sunday morning, pizza on Friday night, and snacks in between. You’re a little tired, but you’re ready to learn, fueled by the food and experiences that carried you through the weekend.

Now, imagine the child sitting next to you. Their weekend wasn’t filled with playdates or movie nights—it was filled with hunger. No breakfast, no dinner, maybe a small snack if they were lucky. Their stomach ached as they tried to sleep. They felt weak while watching other kids play. The hours dragged on, not with joy, but with the weight of an empty stomach.

Today, they’re in school, grateful—not just for the chance to learn, but for the breakfast and lunch that will finally bring relief. They eat slowly, knowing these might be the only real meals they get until tomorrow around again.

This is happening right now, in our communities, in our schools, to kids who should be dreaming, growing, thriving. Instead, they’re just trying to make it through the weekend.

We can stop this. You can stop this. Together, we can fill the weekend hunger gap and make sure no child has to endure days without food. Act now. Give now. #CHOPOutHunger

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