{"id":12339,"date":"2025-09-23T18:04:13","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T18:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/alabama\/?p=12339"},"modified":"2025-09-23T18:04:13","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T18:04:13","slug":"back-to-school-report-food-is-the-most-important-school-supply","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/alabama\/2025\/09\/23\/back-to-school-report-food-is-the-most-important-school-supply\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School Report: Food Is The Most Important School Supply"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”12342″ image_size=”medium_large” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]New research by No Kid Hungry (<\/span>see full report<\/a><\/strong>) reveals an overwhelming number of parents are struggling to put food on the table for their kids. This is especially true during the summer months when kids lose access to many essential free and reduced meals. Survey responses from more than 1,200 parents reveal that the return to school is a relief for those struggling to make ends meet and an essential tool for kids to thrive in school.<\/span><\/p>\n

40% of Parents Worry Food Will Run Out Before the End of the Month<\/h3>\n

Carol, a mother of five in Colorado, described her family\u2019s situation: \u201cMaking ends meet is the biggest challenge right now. We both work with five kids in the house. It\u2019s just a stretch every month to meet everybody\u2019s needs.\u201d She said the rising cost of groceries has forced her family to make hard choices. Some weeks, they \u201cbarely scrape things together to make a meal.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Carol wasn\u2019t alone. <\/span>70% of parents<\/strong> cited inflation and rising food prices as their primary financial concern, and 55%<\/strong> reported difficulty purchasing their usual food supplies. As prices continue to increase, the income of many is not keeping up. <\/span>4 out of 10 parents<\/strong> reported a worsened financial situation compared to last year, and more than <\/span>1 in 4 lost their job.<\/b>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

70%<\/h1>\n

of parents cited inflation and rising food prices as their primary financial concern.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

55%<\/h1>\n

reported difficulty purchasing their usual food supplies.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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parents reported a worsened financial situation compared to last year.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/4″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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lost their job.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”12344″ image_size=”medium_large” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]A father in Georgia talked about these challenges, \u201cIt feels like no matter how much you earn, nothing <\/i>kind of remains. It’s living paycheck by paycheck. When you are on a tight budget, a meal from a school helps you pass through that difficult phase.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

School meals provide more than relief; they are lifelines for many families. \u201cThere\u2019s not as much stress on the finances,\u201d Carol shared. \u201cWe\u2019re better able to live our lives because we\u2019re in these programs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

88% of Parents Say School Meals Help Their Children Do Better in School<\/b><\/h3>\n

For years, No Kid Hungry has said that food is the most important school supply. And the findings confirm this statement. <\/span>83% of parents <\/b>agree that kids struggle to concentrate when they are hungry. These meals are also an important factor in increasing school attendance. <\/span>3 out of 5 parents <\/b>reported that school meals motivated their kids to attend school regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the words of Shameka, a mom in North Carolina: \u201cWhen they\u2019re hungry, they\u2019re not very focused. They\u2019re irritated. There\u2019s more arguing. I notice it becomes a very tense environment. They don\u2019t want to do anything, \u2018I just want to know what I’m eating next.\u2019 And that\u2019s all they can think about. Once they\u2019ve had a nice lunch, they\u2019re good, everybody\u2019s happy. They\u2019re coming to ask questions. Their mind is more open to things. They\u2019re not blurred from hunger.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Almost 90% of Parents Find School Lunch to Be a Valuable Program<\/b><\/h3>\n

The benefits of school meals reach far beyond the cafeteria. For parents, knowing lunch is covered means less worry and more breathing room in the budget.<\/span><\/p>\n

That value shows up in homes across the country, including Maurice\u2019s, where school meals provide relief that reaches far beyond the lunch table. He is very involved in his fifth-grade daughter\u2019s life, from homework to dance class. But when school is out, high food costs strain the family budget. The return of free school meals each fall brings much-needed breathing room.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen she goes back to school and they provide free lunch and breakfast, that money can be used for something else,\u201d he shared. \u201cIt takes a strain off of us.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Some surprising findings of the survey were that investing in kids\u2019 meals has a positive effect on the community as a whole. Just as full stomachs lead to better learning and social connection for kids, less strain on parents leads to stronger families, and stronger families lead to thriving communities. Parents can more easily attend school events, volunteer and support local activities.<\/span><\/p>\n

While<\/span> nearly half of parents believe the stress they feel interferes with their parenting, even more \u2013 2 in 3 \u2013 report that school meals help reduce it. <\/b>Federal nutrition programs like school meals provide relief from feelings of guilt and depression that parents experience when they have difficulty providing meals for their kids.<\/span><\/p>\n

What This Means For Our Work<\/b><\/h3>\n

We know 1 in 5 kids in America continues to live with hunger. The survey provides valuable insight into the struggles, fears and hopes of parents during the back-to-school season. And with the current high cost of living and future economic uncertainty, many parents are struggling. 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Back to School Report: No Kid Hungry<\/a> surveyed parents and caregivers to understand their experience transitioning back to school. Findings reveal not only their significant stresses but the powerful and long-lasting relief school meals provide. <\/span>Read full report.<\/a><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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