Hunger deprives our kids of more than just food!
Fannin County, Texas -- THANK YOU and God's Blessing to the M.W. & Fair Miller Foundation for their very generous grant to the Fannin County Community Ministries, FOOD PANTRY!
It’s a simple fact: A child’s chance for a bright tomorrow starts with getting enough food to eat today. In the United States, 12 million children may not know where they will get their next meal.
The Fannin County Community Ministries Food Pantry supported 2308 children of Fannin County in 2022, that are food insecure. Students may receive food for lunch at school, but often face hunger at home and on the weekends.
The pantry provides each child under the age of 18 a specialized box of nutritional and fun food tailored to kids’ tastes. We also give them toothpaste, toothbrushes and shampoo. When available we also pack a book, toy, coloring books, crayons or a clothing item to pique their interest when they receive their box each month. We include a variety of food in the box i.e., Lunchables, pizza, fruit cups, juice, milk, soup, crackers, oatmeal, fruit snacks, popcorn, treats, cookies, peanut butter and a can of chili or Chef Boyardee. When the pantry receives fresh fruit and vegetables, we also include them.
Many of the children eagerly await receiving their box. Families with children, especially single-parent families, are more likely to face hunger. Hunger and malnutrition jeopardize children’s health, development and career readiness.