Children Are Going Hungry In Lake County
When we think of hungry children, we think of developing nations. It can be hard to imagine those problems exist here – in our community.
In Central Florida, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for parents to feed their children. Inflation, jobloss, and low wages are very real challenges for many parents. On average, today’s minimum wage has 30% less purchasing power than it did in the ‘70s. In some cases parents work jobs with wages so low they can’t afford to buy groceries.
When parents are unable to feed their children; Federal Food Assistance programs stepin. In these rapidly changing times, however, it’s hard to keep up with the growing demand. The latest statistics show:
- Florida ranks fourth in the United States for the number of K12 students eligible for Federal Food Assistance program.
- In Lake County more than 62% of K12 students participate in those programs.
An $80 donation will feed a child for one full school year!
Snacks in a Sack Helps Prevent Hunger
The Snacks in a Sack program steps up where federal aid stops by feeding children on the weekend. Every Friday afternoon, children receive backpacks filled with kid friendly, ready to eat items. Students return every Monday morning with an empty backpack, a full stomach, and an eager mind.
Donate
We rely on private donors like you. 100% of donor proceeds go to feeding children in our backyard. Kids are our future; you can help theirs. An $80 donation will feed a child for one full school year! Donations of all sizes are welcome at through our donations portal or via mail at P.O. Box 120037 Clermont, FL 34711. All contributions are taxdeductible.
WE SUPPORT THESE SCHOOLS
We have more than 21 Title 1 schools in Lake County. A Title 1 school means that more than 40% percent of the children who attend that school are on free or reduced cost lunch. Sometimes the only food that these kids eat is what they eat when they are at school.
