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But one in 7 children in our area worry about when they will eat next.
Hunger can have lifelong consequences for children, making it more difficult for them to learn, play and connect with kids their age. And although children in every community in the country face hunger during the summer, rural communities are hit especially hard.
Proper nutrition is crucial for a child’s growth, development and overall well-being. When a child is hungry it causes significant psychological stress, depressive disorders and it increases the risk of other mental illnesses. This means when you provide a child with a meal you improve their mental health as well. Our summer program ensures that food still gets to children even when they are not in school. You can have a significant impact on a child’s life by ensuring they have access to meals, reducing food insecurity and promoting their physical and mental health.
We need your support now more than ever. Erin’s Angels provides 40,000 meals for kids throughout the school year and we are doing everything we can to meet the need this summer, but we can’t do it alone. As you read this food prices are on the rise, and children are vulnerable to hunger in the coming months.
Hundreds of Central New York children are counting on you to take action! https://erinsangels-bloom.kindful.com/embeds/9fb17408-2b3a-4ee0-b4ad-b844e721f055 to make a donation.