The Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in Maryland and the No Kid Hungry Campaign

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1 The Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in Maryland and the No Kid Hungry Campaign

2 Rethinking Hunger: A Universal Impact > EDUCATION HUNGER > ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE > HEALTH > NATIONAL SECURITY > OBESITY 2

3 Systemic Change Model Share Our Strength surrounds children at risk of hunger with nutritious food where they live, learn and play by increasing participation in the following programs: LEARN Nutritious, high-quality BREAKFAST during school Nutrition education LIVE SNAP (FOOD STAMPS) Food pantries and shelters Food for pregnant women, infants and preschool kids (WIC) Fresh-food markets and stores NUTRITION EDUCATION Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) PLAY Nutritious, high-quality meals when school is not in session, including AFTERSCHOOL SNACKS and SUMMER MEALS Fresh-food markets and stores Community gardens 3

4 Our National Campaign Strategy Active Campaign States 3 Proof-of-Concept/ Signature States 3 4 No Kid Hungry Allies Cooking Matters: Signature Courses in 30 states Presence in 40 states 4

5 No Kid Hungry State-Based Campaign Model Share Our Strength brings together key stakeholders from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors around a common table to map out comprehensive plans with measurable goals and real accountability to end childhood hunger in those cities and states. GOVERNORS/ MAYORS CITY/STATE AGENCIES USDA Our Partners LOCAL NONPROFITS/ FOOD BANKS CULINARY COMMUNITY CORPORATE LEADERS 5

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7 Hunger in Maryland 236,560 Food Insecure Children 63% Percent of Maryland teachers who say there are students in their class who regularly come to school hungry 358,373 Students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals 20.8% Percent of Maryland households that say they don t have enough money to afford the food they need 7

8 SEEDCO Catholic Charities Maryland and Capital Area Food Banks USDA Sodexo Foundation Mid-Atlantic Dairy Family League of Baltimore City Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Walmart Share Our Strength Partnership to End Governor s Office for Children Childhood Hunger in Maryland Kaiser Permanente Maryland Hunger Solutions Maryland State Department of Education Maryland Out of School Time Network Maryland State Family Child Care Association Advocates for Children and Youth End Hunger Calvert County SHARE Food Network Maryland Department of Human Resources

9 Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in Maryland Governor O Malley Provide political leadership and holds members accountable to specific goals through the StateStat Process (1) Governor s Office for Children Share Our Strength Chair and manage the Partnership: membership, planning process, meetings, events, and communications (2) Core Advisory Group Steering Committee/Advisory Council Maryland Ally Organizations Attend bi-monthly meetings and are a part of the decision-making process. Invest a wide variety of capacities in support of the plan. (25) Provide expert advice and access to resources. (0) Produce local impact implementing every aspect of statewide plan. Grassroots/Individual Supporters Individual supporters and activists aware of hunger and engaged in their communities (4000+)

10 Highlighted Efforts School Breakfast Program Summer Meals 10

11 School Breakfast Challenge: The School Breakfast program, which provides federally-reimbursed meals to eligible children, remains underutilized. Solution: Make breakfast part of the school day by serving alternative breakfast. Participate in the First Class Breakfast Initiative. Video: Principal McElhaney

12 Year One Outcome First Class Breakfast Initiative Pilot schools see large increases Of the eight schools that implemented by the end of school year, all increased participation and 4 more than doubled their breakfasts served every day. Over 11,000 children have improved access to breakfast Positive teacher feedback Change in Average Daily Breakfast Participation (2011) Feb May

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14 MD Partnership Accomplishments and Milestones Attracted additional investment to fund implementation (+$2.1 million) From 2010 through 2011, there was a 79.5% increase in the number of children served daily through the At- Risk Afterschool Meals Program From December 2009 through December 2011, the number of children receiving FSP benefits increased by 23.7% From 2008 through 2011, there was a 30.5% increase in free and reduced-price daily school breakfast participation The Partnership won an innovation award from the Alliance to End Hunger for the work of the Spanish Catholic Center and SHARE Food Network in connecting low-income Montgomery County residents to benefits 14

15 How to Get Involved 15

16 Join the Grassroots Movement Add your voice to those of the 140,000+ people who have taken the No Kid Hungry Pledge at nokidhungry.org 16

17 Volunteer at a Summer Site Across Maryland, many summer meals sites struggle with adequate staffing and are sometimes unable to provide any enrichment programming at all However, we know that the most successful sites are the ones that offer enrichment activities that provide an extra incentive for kids to attend As former educators, you have experience in working with children that could be a vital resource to sites in Maryland 17

18 Spread the Word Individuals: Encourage 10 people to take the pledge at nokidhungry.org and send Share Our Strength s website and videos to friends and family members Write a letter to the editor in support of school breakfast or to raise awareness about issues of childhood hunger Guest blog on the nokidhungrymd.org website MRSPA: Become a Partnership member Include information about the Partnership to End Childhood Hunger in Maryland in newsletters and communications to members 18

19 Lead a Shopping Matters Tour Through our Shopping Matters program, Share Our Strength teaches families key food shopping skills that help them stretch their food budgets and shop in a healthier manner These tours are led by volunteers from a variety of backgrounds, and we encourage all who are interested to find out more about the program and how to lead a tour Find Out More: To find out more, visit shoppingmatters.org or contact Claire Sadeghzadeh, Educational Outreach Coordinator, at csadeghzadeh@strength.org 19

20 Participate in Dine Out for No Kid Hungry TM Dine Out for No Kid Hungry is a national event that brings together thousands of restaurants and millions of consumers for one week in September to benefit children at risk of hunger in America. Restaurants customize their own involvement in the program, but Share Our Strength provides resources and best practices to help restaurants create their promotion Find Out More: Visit dineout.strength.org to find out which restaurants are participating in Dine Out in your community Dine Out for No Kid Hungry: September

21 Thank You Nicete Moodie Outreach Coordinator Share Our Strength 21

Shopping Matters: Empowering Families at Risk of Hunger to Shop for and Cook Healthy, Affordable, and Delicious Meals

June 6, 2012 Shopping Matters: Empowering Families at Risk of Hunger to Shop for and Cook Healthy, Affordable, and Delicious Meals NATIONAL SPONSORS Share Our Strength s No Kid Hungry Campaign The No Kid