EdLoC x No Kid Hungry Grant

Children and communities of color are disproportionately impacted by food insecurity. Compared to white households in 2019, Latinx families were 2 times more likely to be food insecure; Black and Indigenous families-- roughly 3 times more. These significant racial disparities existed before COVID, and in some cases are projected to worsen. As both a community hub and as the primary partner for families, schools are a trusted connection within the community. As food insecurity persists, schools are increasingly becoming a resource hub to address hunger. But education leaders cannot do it alone; they need collaboration from values-aligned leaders of color working across sectors (e.g., health systems, foundations, associations, businesses, community nonprofits) to foster access to healthier, sustainable food that young people need to have the chance to learn and thrive.