#GoOrange for No Kid Hungry

September is National Hunger Action month! 

 Good nutrition, particularly in the first three years of life, is important in establishing a good foundation that has implications for a child’s future physical and mental health, academic achievement, and economic productivity. Unfortunately, food insecurity is an obstacle that threatens that critical foundation. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 16.7 million children under 18 in the United States live in households where they are unable to consistently access enough nutritious food necessary for a healthy life. Although food insecurity is harmful to any individual, it can be particularly devastating among children due to their increased vulnerability and the potential for long-term consequences. 

I encourage you to #GoOrange to help the fight against childhood hunger!

http://www.nokidhungry.org/problem/overview?gclid=CP7fleb7u7kCFchDMgodNXwAFw 

http://feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/hunger-facts/child-hunger-facts.aspx?convio_source=Y14YGIGAA&convio_subsource=gkidshunger&s_keyword=gkidshunger&gclid=CIiw_a38u7kCFcgWMgodshIASQ# 

http://www.foodnetwork.com/share-our-strength/package/index.html

Visit the links to learn more!

#GoOrange

#HungerActionMonth

#NoKidHungry

#ShareOurStrength