The Popeyes Foundation and Feed the Children have introduced the launch of a nationwide meals tour dispersing meals and each day necessities value a complete estimated worth of greater than $1.75 million to fifteen communities.
Every tour cease will help 400 households, who will obtain a 25-pound field of meals, together with shelf-stable gadgets reminiscent of canned greens, beans, soup, pasta, cereal, and peanut butter, and a 15-pound field of private care necessities, together with shampoo, razors, and toothpaste. Based on a 2024 report from the U.S. Division of Agriculture, 13.8 million youngsters throughout the nation reside in households that lack constant entry to sufficient meals for an lively wholesome life.
“A widespread problem like childhood starvation will solely be solved by means of collective efforts,” stated Feed the Youngsters president and CEO Emily Callahan. “We’ve seen the numerous impression that these native meals and useful resource occasions have in supporting communities the place youngsters are hungry and going with out what they should thrive.”
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