{"id":12355,"date":"2025-11-18T20:14:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T20:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/ohio\/?p=12355"},"modified":"2025-11-18T20:14:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T20:14:22","slug":"meeting-the-moment-gratitude-for-partners-like-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/ohio\/2025\/11\/18\/meeting-the-moment-gratitude-for-partners-like-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Meeting the Moment: Gratitude For Partners Like You!"},"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”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

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This year has brought both great progress and new challenges for communities. Together, we\u2019ve expanded meal access, strengthened partnerships, and helped more children and families find stability through programs like summer meals.<\/span><\/p>\n

At the same time, families across the country felt the strain of delays in SNAP benefits this past month. 42 million Americans, including 16 million kids, remain uncertain about\/experienced delays in their November grocery assistance. In <\/span>Ohio<\/span>, over <\/span>1.4 million <\/span> residents rely on SNAP. According to <\/span>the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities <\/span>62% of SNAP recipients in Ohio are families with children. SNAP is our nation’s largest nutrition program and communities simply can’t fill the gap.<\/span><\/p>\n

For many households, these benefits are a lifeline, helping parents put nourishing meals on the table. When those benefits are delayed, kids often feel the impact first. Hunger doesn\u2019t just mean an empty stomach, it also affects how children are able to show up at school ready to learn and play.<\/span><\/p>\n

This year has underscored both the challenges we face and the strength of our collective response. But in the face of these challenges, schools and nonprofits continue to show extraordinary commitment and compassion. School nutrition teams make sure students have access to breakfast and lunch, no matter what\u2019s happening at home. Food pantries, community centers, and local nonprofits are stretching resources to fill the gaps\u2014packing meal boxes, organizing food drives, and ensuring no child is forgotten.<\/span><\/p>\n

In <\/b>Ohio<\/b>, we are in this work together<\/b>. No Kid Hungry <\/span>Ohio<\/span> is committed to ensuring kids have access to the food they need every day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To every educator, volunteer, and community leader who refuses to let a child go hungry: <\/span>thank you<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n

While the path ahead remains complex, our shared progress shows what is possible when we work together toward a common goal. We\u00a0 want to extend our heartfelt thanks for your partnership and support. To our school nutrition teams, community organizations, policymakers, state agencies, and advocates \u2014 your shared commitment is what makes the vision of No Kid Hungry a reality. Thank you!<\/span><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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