Children are my soft spot, and I can’t bear to see them hurting or hungry. Kids are too innocent, too precious, too young to experience suffering, and that’s why you’ll often see me championing causes that come to their aid, like the Denny’s No Kid Hungry annual campaign.
I think it’s easy to pay lip service and say we care about something, but actions speak louder than words, and I’m totally guilty of being self-involved sometimes when I could be helping.
So I step up every year to spread awareness about the #DennysNKH campaign to help feed hungry kids, and there are several ways you can help too (and one involves enjoying a meal at Denny’s! ???)
Ways to Support Denny’s No Kids Hungry Campaign
On your next visit, donate $3 and you’ll receive $9 worth of coupons for diner favorites, redeemable at participating locations. (Good through Oct. 12, 2015)
Make a donation online directly to the campaign. I’ve set up a donation page through my blog to make it easy!
Make a Donation
Want to see statistics on hungry kids in your area? (You can view state-by-state hunger statistics here.)
–16 million kids live in food insecure households — that’s 1 out of 5 kids.
–85% of low-income families want to make healthy meals at home for their kids, but 50% are unable to do so.
–3 out of 5 K-8 teachers regularly see hungry kids coming to school.
–47% of SNAPS (formerly Food Stamps) participants are under the age of 18.
–Standardized test scores average a 17.5% increase and school attendance increases when students start the day with a healthy breakfast.
Breakfast can change lives!
A $1 donation can feed a hungry child up to TEN meals! And that can make a real impact.
Please make your No Kid Hungry donation here.
Gina Ferrell says
That a $1 donation can feed a hungry child up to TEN meals.
amy deeter says
the fact that a $1 donation can feed a hungry child up to TEN meals is totally amazing
liz l says
Such a small donation can do so much
Stacy says
The fact that 3 out of 5 K-8 teachers regularly see hungry kids coming to school is just heart-breaking! I live in a rural county, and I bet that number is even higher here. I already volunteer with some local groups, but I also try to donate to campaigns like this when I see them. Like you stated, every little bit helps!
cynthia dawson says
Hard to believe that $1 can feed 10 meals….
tina reynolds says
I was really shocked that one out of five kids live in homes that could be impacted. I was one of those kids as a kid. It breaks my heart even twenty years later we still see the same issue of hungry children. I appreciate dennys doing something to try and help
Lesley F says
I thought it was amazing that a $1 donation can feed a hungry child up to TEN meals
Kate Newton says
I was devastated to read that 1 out of every 5 kids have food insecure homes. Its so sad to think of the size of my kids’ classes and to know that at least 4 of those kids are living in homes that don’t always have enough food. I wish there was more that I could do!
sandra davis says
3 out of 5 K-8 teachers regularly see hungry kids coming to school is just horrible.
Stacey b says
This — 85% of low-income families want to make healthy meals at home for their kids, but 50% are unable to do so. — every child deserves a healthy meal and there’s no reason it shouldn’t be somehow made available to every one of them
Melissa Hartley says
This statement really makes you sad!! WOW.
16 million kids live in food insecure households — that’s 1 out of 5 kids
Kelley Roach says
i learned that there are 3 out of 4 kids that are hungry when they go to school
Lisa Vanhook says
I was one of those kids going to school hungry and hate the thought that it still happens..
Karen Drake says
I was impacted by the fact that 3 or 4 kids come to school hungry, that should never happen in this country.
susan smoaks says
i learned that there are 3 out of 4 kids that are hungry when they go to school
Susan Smith says
16 million kids live in food insecure households — that’s 1 out of 5 kids.
Paula Tavernie says
I read 3 out of 4 children come to school hungry!!
Erica B. says
It’s just surprising how many children are hungry at school.
Michelle C says
It’s really amazing to realize that as little as $1 can feed a hungry kid for up to 10 meals!
sandra says
it is sad that 1in 5 kids is in a food-insecure household
Stephanie says
i learned that 3 out of 5 K-8 teachers regularly see hungry kids coming to school
Terra Heck says
It impacted me when I read that a $1 donation can feed a hungry child up to TEN meals. With that small amount, most anyone should be able to donate. Thanks.
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ellen beck says
I volunteer at a food giveaway site and used to work in thee school systems and work in human services. None surprised me but it is frightening in the richest nation in the world that 85% of low-income families want to make healthy meals at home for their kids, but 50% are unable to do so.
Thats very true…. parents want to do better but just cant.
beth shepherd says
I was surprised to learn how many kids truly go hungry. So sad!
Carol says
I learned that 3 out of 5 K-8 teachers regularly see hungry kids coming to school..
Patricia Delgado says
It impacted me to know that 3 out of 5 K-8 grade teachers see hungry students on a regular basis. No child should ever have to be hungry. I donated!
Tammy Woodall says
It truly is heartbreaking to hear about how many kids are going hungry. The statistics of 3 out of 5 children (from Kindergarten through 8th grade) coming to school hungry is staggering.
Becca says
I’m surprised that test scores go up when kids get a healthy breakfast. That really proves how important eating healthy is!
nicole bowers says
As an African American single working Mama, I love reading Ebony and Essence magazines to see great examples of what can happen when you dream, work hard, and push to achieve positive goals!
Kelley L says
That 16 million kids live in food insecure households — that’s 1 out of 5 kids.
Brittany Ricciardi says
It makes total sense that school attendance increases when kids start the day with a healthy breakfast. It’s hard to get motivated on an empty stomach. We all could do something to help kids go to school with food in their stomach.
Amy Jones says
16 million kids live in food insecure households. You can’t really understand what that feels like unless you’ve lived it.
Noreen says
It just sad how many kids go hungry everyday, I was one of those kids
Joy Q says
3 out of 5 K-8 teachers regularly see hungry kids coming to school. One kid is too many let alone 3 out of 5,
Jenny Q. says
I always knew that breakfast helps kids with school performance but it is nice to see the data to support it.
It is also great to see how far just a dollar donation will go!
Wendy Sebastian says
It breaks my heart that so many teachers see hungry kids coming in to school!
Heather Poindexter says
1 out of 5 kids live in food deficient households.
Natalie says
I am saddened to see how high the numbers are ,no kid should go hungry,,I’m
patricia treskovich says
3 out of 5 K-8 teachers regularly see hungry kids coming to school amazing statistics
Janet Woodling says
It is amazing that a $1 donation equals 10 meals.
brenda boone says
i ‘ve seen too many kids go hungry, distribute food package to kids in my neighbor hood.
Julie Lundstrom says
3 out of 5 teachers see kids hungry at school. This should never be. Kids should never go hungry.
Natalie says
I did not realize that standardized test scores average a 17.5% increase and school attendance increases when students start the day with a healthy breakfast. The importance of good nutrition is crucial.
Melina R says
I did not know how many kids went to school hungry. During the summer local schools were offering free breakfast and lunch for children up to 18 years of age.
Taryn T. says
I am one of the teachers that see so many kids come to school hungry, so that had a big impact one me. I didn’t realize the number of teachers seeing this was so high.
Shannon Baas says
How many kids go to school hungry. Our local school is offering food now for the weekends for kids that need it.
chickie brewer says
The 3 out of 5 K-8 teachers regularly see hungry kids coming to school.. I have worked in schools and have seen this first hand!
Karen says
That 3 out of 5 elementary and middle school kids go to school hungry.
Denise S says
I’m surprised that 1 out of 5 kids live in a food insecure household.
Brittney House says
I learned a dollar can give a child ten meals!
cheryl s says
3 out of 5 kids are hungry in school – that’s sad
Kathy D says
As a foster parent I like that kids can have breakfast at school and talk to friends if they choice not to eat at home. Standardized test scores average a 17.5% increase and school attendance increases when students start the day with a healthy breakfast.
Dana Rodriguez says
I love Denny’s and I think this is a wonderful program.Amazing that a $1 donation can feed a hungry child up to TEN meals!
Amy Z. says
That 50% of low-income families are unable to make healthy meals for their kids.
Sandy Klocinski says
16 million kids live in food insecure households — that’s 1 out of 5 kids.
Leigh Anne Borders says
Standardized test scores average a 17.5% increase and school attendance increases when students start the day with a healthy breakfast. As I teacher, I know this to be true. We encourage our students to eat a healthy breakfast before testing. I can’t stress enough just how important this is.
D Schmidt says
I was really touched by 3 out of 5 K-8 teachers regularly see hungry kids coming to school.
Sharon Schoepe says
It’s heartbreaking to realize that 1 out 5 children don’t have enough to eat
Audra O'Hara says
I checked out the state by state hunger comparison online. For NC, 1 in 4 kids struggle with hunger. I’m actually not shocked. Growing up I had several friends who had a lack of food in their homes. I’m glad their are organizations that are bringing awareness and trying to help.
Lauren says
I just started working at a school, so the fact that 3 out of 5 K-8 teachers regularly see hungry kids coming to school impacted me.
DJ says
I didn’t know that a dollar could pay for up to 10 meals for a child. That’s amazing!
Virginia Rowell says
Better test scores after a healthy breakfast is amazing.
Gayle J says
A $1 donation can feed a hungry child up to TEN meals, really impacted me!
shelly peterson says
16 million kids live in food insecure households, which is 1 out of 5 kids.
Daphne Turner says
More than 17% of students who have eaten breakfast before coming to school in the morning have proved to do better in school.
Cheryl says
“A $1 donation can feed a hungry child up to TEN meals!” That’s really stretching your dollar.
Seyma Shabbir says
That one out of 5 kids live in an unsecure houehold… that is too many!