Fighting Hunger
One child at a time
Feed Kids First is dedicated to ensuring local children have
access to food and basic needs.
22 Million
Children rely on free or reduced meals for their nutritional needs every day.
hunger symptoms
Headaches, stomachaches, irritability, nausea and disruptive behavior.
1 out of 4
Children in Ohio live in a household without adequate access to food.
3 out of 4
Teachers say children come to school hungry on a regular basis.
No child should go hungry, yet it happens everyday.
TOGETHER, we can change this.
Hunger in our community
CHILDHOOD FOOD INSECURITY RATE (%)
Canton is ranked No. 4 for child poverty in the United States.
(cities over 50,000 pop.)
*This is 1 in 2 children right here in Canton are facing food insecurity.
OUR IMPACT
Feed Kids First ensures no child will go without food and basic needs by securing and distributing food directly to children. The Feed Kids First School Pantry Program was launched in 2020 and is a partnership between local schools and community resources to fill the gap where food insecurity exists among children. Our program services the following 12 local schools: Belle Stone Elementary, Cedar Elementary, Crenshaw Middle School, Gibbs Elementary, Early College @ Lehman, Early Learning Center @ Schreiber, STEAMM @ Hartford, Fairmount Learning Center, Passages @ Compton, Bulldog Virtual Academy and McKinley HS, Youtz Intermediate. Our program include Emergency School Food Pantries, Holiday/Summer Meal Boxes and Snacks for the students.
how to help
You can join us in the fight to eliminate childhood hunger and help us spread awareness. Together…we can do so much more to make a difference in the eyes of a child. No child should have to struggle wondering where their next meal will come from. There are many ways you can help…volunteering, making a donation, or hosting a food drive. Click below to find out!
thank you to our 2024 partners!
