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Hunger affects thousands of children across Middle and West Tennessee. An important part of expanding equitable access to food and resources is raising awareness. Educating your children or students about hunger and how they can help their peers facing food insecurity is a great place to start.
Explore our resources below to see how you can equip the next generation to work toward a brighter future for everyone.
Hunger impacts the lives of 1 in 6 children in the U.S. Chances are this includes kids at your child’s school and in your own community. You can help educate children on the impact of hunger, help them foster empathy for peers experiencing food insecurity, and inspire them to take action!
Below are many recommended resources and practices designed to help you talk to the kids in your life about hunger and how they can help.
With a garden abundant with produce, a joyfully chaotic kitchen, and a friendly meal shared at the table, Our Little Kitchen is a celebration of full bellies and looking out for one another.
When Lulu’s mother’s van breaks down, money for food becomes tight and the Hunger Monster comes into their lives. Only visible to Lulu, Hunger Monster is a troublemaker who makes it hard for her to concentrate in school. How will Lulu help her mom and defeat the Monster?
Best friends Sofia and Maddi live in the same neighborhood, go to the same school, and play in the same park, but while Sofia’s fridge at home is full of nutritious food, the fridge at Maddi’s house is empty. This book includes a call-to-action section with six ways for kids to help fight hunger.
Teaching children about food sustainability is crucial for ensuring the next generation understands the significance of reducing waste, which helps guarantee everyone has access to the food they need to thrive. Additionally, it fosters an awareness of environmental stewardship and the value of eating nutritious foods. Here are some ways you can teach your kids about sustainability:
Teach mindful grocery shopping - Model for your children how to only buy what your family will eat and minimize the food you throw away. Eat leftovers and repurpose any extra food you might have wherever possible. You can find additional practical tips for different age groups on the EPA website!
Second Harvest loves to have families volunteer together with us! We have many opportunities for children and youth to serve throughout the year:
We offer weekly kid-friendly volunteer opportunities for ages 6+ during the school year at our Martin Distribution Center:
Find more opportunities to volunteer in our Volunteer FAQ.
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