As a blog ambassador for No Kid Hungry, it's imperative that I make you aware of a very important campaign happening RIGHT NOW. Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign is committed to ending childhood hunger in America by connecting kids in need with nutritious food and teaching families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. Doesn't every parent want to give their children what they need to be happy, grow and thrive. Can you imagine what it would be like if you couldn't give them what they needed? Sadly, that's the case for 1 in 5 … [Read more...]
Do Good. Dine Out for No Kid Hungry
Did you know there are 16 million children in America who face food insecurity every day? Guess what? For the entire month of September, by going out to eat, you can actually help fight childhood hunger. All YOU have to do is bring your family, friends and coworkers to enjoy a meal and special offer from one of the thousands of participating partners. Thousands of participating restaurants are incentivizing customers to help No Kid Hungry through unique promotions. You win from the restaurant’s promotion. The restaurant wins for … [Read more...]
Help Hungry Kids This Summer- YOUR GIFT WILL BE MATCHED
Dear My Judy the Foodie Followers: In a little town in Arkansas, there are kids living in two neighboring low-income apartment buildings. Most of these kids, like many across America, rely on school for regular meals. When the school year ends, these meals will disappear and these kids are in danger of going hungry this summer. You can save summer for hungry kids by making a donation to No Kid Hungry today. Recognizing the need in this community, No Kid Hungry and our local partner approached the managers of both buildings … [Read more...]
No Kid Hungry this Thanksgiving
As I spent the afternoon in my kitchen testing out some of Mom's recipes for some holiday articles I'm writing. I found myself needing a bunch of ingredients for the dishes. Without hesitation, I nonchalantly ran out to the corner where I have not one but three different market options. I quickly purchased my items and was home within a half hour. One of the recipes calls for cheese; I purchased some small samples of Gruyere and Cheddar. Another recipe calls for potatoes; I purchased two different varieties. I was thinking "how lucky am … [Read more...]