No Child Should Go Hungry

by Starfish Greathearts Foundation
No Child Should Go Hungry
No Child Should Go Hungry
No Child Should Go Hungry
No Child Should Go Hungry
No Child Should Go Hungry
No Child Should Go Hungry
No Child Should Go Hungry
No Child Should Go Hungry

Project Report | Sep 1, 2026
Filling the Meal Gap When Schools Are Closed

By Marlize Adair | Director of Philanthropy and Communications

For many orphaned and at-risk children, school meals are the most dependable food they receive each day. But when the school day ends, or schools close for weekends and holidays, that reliable source of nutrition is no longer available.

Because of your generosity, children and their families continue receiving food parcels and meal support during these difficult periods. This assistance helps place food on the table when household budgets are already stretched beyond their limits.

Providing Food When Children Need It Most

Hunger does not pause when schools close. Without additional support, some children may face an entire weekend or school holiday without enough nutritious food.

This project helps bridge that gap by providing essential groceries and meal assistance to vulnerable households. Each food parcel helps ensure children can continue eating regularly, even when they are away from school.

Protecting Children’s Health and Development

Consistent nutrition is essential for a child’s physical growth, concentration, energy, and overall well-being. Extending food support beyond the classroom helps reduce the immediate effects of hunger and protects children from the longer-term consequences of poor nutrition.

Easing the Pressure on Families

For caregivers facing unemployment, rising food costs, and severe financial hardship, providing enough food can be a daily struggle. Receiving a food parcel offers practical relief and allows limited household resources to stretch further.

For a child, it means knowing there will be something to eat, even when school is closed.

Continuing This Essential Support

As this project continues, donor support will help us:

  • Provide food parcels and meal assistance during weekends and school holidays
  • Reach children and families experiencing severe food insecurity
  • Reduce children’s risk of hunger and malnutrition
  • Give struggling caregivers greater stability during school closures

Your generosity is helping children receive dependable nourishment throughout the year, not only when they are in the classroom.

Thank you for placing food on families’ tables and helping children grow, learn, and face each day with the nutrition they need.

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Starfish Greathearts Foundation

Location: White Plains, NY - USA
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Project Leader:
Candice Behrens
White Plains , NY United States
$40 raised of $5,035 goal
 
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