{"id":11958,"date":"2024-11-14T19:13:28","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T19:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/alabama\/?p=11958"},"modified":"2024-11-14T19:13:28","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T19:13:28","slug":"11958","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/alabama\/2024\/11\/14\/11958\/","title":{"rendered":"Giving Thanks with No Kid Hungry Alabama"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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As the holiday season approaches, many of us look forward to gathering with our loved ones around tables filled with food, love, and laughter. However, many families across Alabama are struggling. As many as 1 in 4 children in Alabama could be facing food insecurity.<\/p>\n

According to the USDA<\/a>, almost 14 million children across the country are living with hunger \u2013 an increase over last year.  This is unacceptable. For children, food insecurity affects not only their physical health, but their cognitive development, emotional wellbeing, and academic performance. These hardships can follow children throughout their life.<\/p>\n

We know how to end child hunger in Alabama and across the country. In 2021, we saw a record-low number of children living with hunger due to policies supported by No Kid Hungry, including increased SNAP benefits, Pandemic EBT, and an enhanced Child Tax Credit. When many of those policies ended in 2022, child hunger increased. While work remains, this past summer proves that when our leaders work together, there can be transformational improvements for our kids. You can read about some of these incredible programs, and the hunger heroes who make them happen, at https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/alabama\/the-latest\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

We must build on that momentum. No Kid Hungry Alabama is here to support schools and community organizations who are interested in starting or expanding their summer non-congregate meals programs. We also must ensure Congress protects and strengthens SNAP through the Farm Bill and expands the Child Tax Credit, so we can ensure all kids have the resources they need to grow up healthy and strong. With the launch of S-EBT this year, and expanded meal pickup and delivery services in rural communities, we can reach more and more kids. <\/span><\/p>\n

While we share gratitude this holiday season, let\u2019s also remember the children and families across Alabama facing food insecurity. By raising awareness, sharing our strengths, and advocating for systemic change, we can all work together to create a better future \u2013 one where every child in Alabama has the opportunity to thrive. Helping to ensure that no child goes hungry is one of the greatest gifts we can give, not just during the holidays, but all year round. Thank you to all the nutrition professionals, community partners, and supporters that are working to make No Kid Hungry a reality in Alabama.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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