The Issue: Too Many Kids are Hungry
this is a sponsored post in collaboration with Firefly Grill and John Boos
1 in 6 kids in America face hunger, all across the United States, in every community, even here in ours. That’s why Firefly Grill and John Boos & Co. have teamed up to help with No Kid Hungry.
We live in the most affluent country in the world. We have plenty of food. There are also numerous effective programs to feed children. So, where’s the breakdown? Why do we still have so many hungry kids? The problem is not enough families have access to the programs. No Kid Hungry is a campaign that’s fixing that.
The Solution: No Kid Hungry
Firefly Grill and John Boos & Co have joined a movement of teachers, chefs, parents, lawmakers, community leaders, and CEOs with a shared belief: no child in America should go hungry. No Kid Hungry works with schools and community centers to provide afterschool meals and summer meals when school is out. They also reach out to parents and caregivers, giving them ideas on how to shop and cook healthy and affordable meals. In short, No Kid Hungry works within communities to identify and eliminate barriers that may prevent children from accessing existing meal programs that are already in place.
How Firefly Grill & John Boos & Co. are helping out
Recently I sat in with Firefly’s owners, Kristie and Chef Niall, along with John Boos & Co. Graphic Designer Meng Veng and President, CEO Joe Emmerich to discuss how their joint effort could bring more awareness and aid to end childhood hunger.
After your meal at the Firefly, you can donate any dollar amount to No Kids Hungry. Anyone who gives over $25 will receive an engraved cutting board from John Boos & Co. as a Thank You gift for joining in the effort to end child hunger.
Chef Niall, along with his daughter Camden his petite chef in training, has created a Mindful Kids’ Menu for fireflies 12 and under. It’s full of healthy choices and exciting sides that allow little fingers to explore fun tastes and textures. And yes, everything on the Mindful Kids’ Menu are definitely Camden approved.
How you can help out too
By donating directly to No Kid Hungry on your check at the end of your meal you’ll be helping kids right here in our community. And as a special Thank You from John Boos & Co., if you donate $25 or more you will be presented with unique Boos cutting board too.
I hope you join all of us here at the Firefly Grill and John Boos & Co. help put an end to childhood hunger here in our community and across the nation with No Kid Hungry!
Colette Schultz says
We live several hours away but always stop when driving through Effingham. We would love to make a donation. Where can we do this?
Madalaine says
Thank you so much Colette! You are so thoughtful! Please stop by the Firefly Grill. They are located right off the highway. When you get off the highway, go towards the Jack Flash gas station (WEST), make a left onto Avenue of Mid America. The Boos Outlet will be on left and the Firefly is just up ahead on the right. Ask for any manager and they'll be able to take your donation for No Kids Hungry. Thank you so much!
Jen Wool says
Happy to mail a donation. My friend works for Big Green in Boulder. Their model includes a nationwide network of food gardens and promoting food literacy. It's a Tesla brother operation. On MV, the schools have gardens and one has a green house. I love all of the ways people are using their creativity, leadership and common sense to address this issue. No Kids Hungry, another great example. Kids cannot learn or grow when they are malnourished. Thanks for the details.