What did your family have for dinner last night? Did everyone go to bed with full bellies? I am very blessed. My son never had to go to bed hungry, wake up hungry, or watch me torment over where the next meal was going to come from. As a Mom, it’s hard to imagine how terrible a feeling that must be to know that your children aren’t getting proper nutrition. It’s just not right, and we all need to do our part to help end child hunger. It is a much bigger problem than you might realize. I have partnered with ConAgra, P&G and The Motherhood for this sponsored post to help spread the word about the Child Hunger Ends Here campaign.
More than one in five children in the U.S., including more than one in four Latino children, may not know where their next meal is coming from. That’s nearly 16 million children, a number that could fill 8,000 playgrounds. Children who experience even intermittent struggles with hunger may suffer serious, long-term consequences to their health, well-being and educational achievement.
3 Simple Ways to Help End Child Hunger
1. Hunter Hayes Road Race – Along with his “We’re Not Invisible” tour sponsor, ConAgra Foods, Hunter Hayes is going to attempt to break the world record for performing in the most cities in a 24 hour period. His goal is to perform 10 shows in 10 cities, from May 9 to May 10.
While Hunter is performing, you can help break another record. Child Hunger Ends Here is issuing a challenge to break their own record for the most meals donated in 24 hours. To help them break this record and end child hunger, look for the red pushpins and locate the code found on specially marked ConAgra Foods products. For each 8-digit code entered at www.ChildHungerEndsHere.com, ConAgra Foods will donate the monetary equivalent of one meal to Feeding America.
Additionally, for every download of Hunter’s new single, “Invisible,” on iTunes, Child Hunger Ends Here will donate the monetary equivalent of one meal to the nation’s leading hunger-relief charity, Feeding America, up to 1 million meals.
2. #ChildHunger Twitter Party – Child hunger impacts your state, your country and your community. Join me with The Motherhood and ConAgra Foods for a virtual scavenger hunt Twitter event, during which participants can learn ways to make a difference by joining the Child Hunger Ends Here Campaign!
When: Wednesday, May 7, at 2p ET (1p CT / 11a PT)
Where: We’ll be on Twitter – follow the #ChildHunger hashtag to track the conversation. You can see more details and RSVP using the Twtvite: http://twtvite.com/ChildHungerMay2014
Hashtag: #ChildHunger
Prizes: We will randomly award five prizes throughout the party, from all eligible correct response to trivia questions. Each prize is a $50 VISA gift card. (No purchase necessary. Entrants must be legal residents of the 50 United States + D.C. 18 years of age or older. Void where prohibited.)
Hosts: @theMotherhood, @theMotherhood25, @CooperMunroe, @EmilyMcKhann
Sponsors: @ChildHungerEnds, @ConAgraFoods
3. Look for the Red Push Pin and ENTER YOUR CODES. – It’s easy to make a difference! Look for the red pushpin and locate the code found on specially marked ConAgra Foods and P&G products. For each 8-digit code entered at www.ChildHungerEndsHere.com from March-August 2014, ConAgra Foods or P&G, respectively, will donate the monetary equivalent of one meal to Feeding America.
To make it super easy, you can even enter your 8-digit codes right here on About A Mom. Just look over to the right side bar of this blog for a special widget where you can enter your codes. Remember that 1 code = 1 meal, so let’s do this and really make a difference in children’s lives.
Want to learn more on how you can help get involved and help end child hunger? Join the Child Hunger Ends Here Facebook Community or follow the news on Twitter and Instagram at @ChildHungerEnds. You can also a moment to fill out this quick reader survey to help ConAgra Foods and the Child Hunger Ends Here campaign gauge awareness.
Jennifer H says
May 4, 2014 at 7:04 PMI really like this campaign! Anything that can help children is great by me.
jeanae says
May 4, 2014 at 10:43 PMAlthough I have done foreign missions, and volunteered in local shelters and food pantries, I still find it hard to grasp that children in this country go hungry. We are a nation of so many resources. It is heartbreaking, infuriating, and mind boggling.
I am supporting this effort, and using it as a tool to help explain hunger and poverty to my son. Thank you for posting.
Angela says
May 4, 2014 at 11:18 PMI feel the same way, Jeanea. It’s mind boggling and unacceptable. Glad to hear you are using this initiative to teach your son about poverty.
Katie says
May 4, 2014 at 10:55 PMGreat tips! I will look for the red push pins and make sure to enter the codes!
Debbie Denny says
May 4, 2014 at 11:21 PMThis is a great promotion for a good cause. Really awesome for them to do this.
Ashley says
May 4, 2014 at 11:25 PMThank you for sharing! I’ll look for the red pin for sure!
HilLesha says
May 4, 2014 at 11:29 PMThat is so wonderful that they’re doing this!
Susanna @Zealous Mom says
May 5, 2014 at 6:35 AMThis is such a great campaign. It hurts my heart to think about children going hungry. We are so blessed.
Lindsey @ Redhead Baby Mama says
May 5, 2014 at 7:16 AMUnbelieveable, isn’t it. That a child in america or anywhere in the world can go hungry. It’s in our backyard!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
May 5, 2014 at 7:25 AMChildhood hunger is a terrible thing and I love that that guy (is he a celeb? I have never heard of him) is helping.
Carly Bellard says
May 5, 2014 at 9:40 AMWhat a great campaign! I am going to go look through my pantry for codes!
aimee fauci says
May 5, 2014 at 10:00 AMI’ve heard a lot about this and will def be joining in on the Twit party!
Tammy S says
May 5, 2014 at 10:54 AMI love this program! It is so nice when big companies give back. It’s such an easy way for us to donate. My kids enjoy being able to enter the codes and know that they are helping others.
Becka says
May 5, 2014 at 10:59 AMGreat Campaign. I know that it’s hard to think about and most of us are blessed that our children will never have to suffer empty bellies but it is more common than we think. There was a story in our paper recently about a child telling another he dreaded summer because they didn’t get to eat everyday. Sad but it’s happening in our own backyard and we may not even know it.
Lara says
May 5, 2014 at 1:39 PMLove this. Honestly, child hunger should be a NON issue in our society!
melinda says
May 5, 2014 at 1:48 PMa few years back we held a neigborhood food drive. it was so much fun and so satisfying
Jessica says
May 5, 2014 at 2:21 PMChildhood hunger makes me so sad. I cannot imagine having my child or seeing another hungry. This is a wonderful campaign and I will be trying to make it to this Twitter party.
Shell says
May 5, 2014 at 3:10 PMWhat a fantastic cause. I already adored Hunter Hayes but now I do even more, knowing he’s involved with this.
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven} says
May 5, 2014 at 3:27 PMWow…10 cities in 10 Days? Totally love Hunter Hayes….now I’ve gotta keep up with him and see how this tour goes. I need to find out if one of those 10 cities is mine!
Elizabeth Norton says
May 5, 2014 at 3:55 PMI am such an advocate for ending hunger. I cant imagine having a hungry tummy and having to do school.
Theresa says
May 5, 2014 at 4:18 PMSuch a great campaign. I find it so unbelievable that children in this country still go hungry. We have a few upcoming food drives in our community that I have been preparing to donate to. I love Hunter Hayes and think it’s great he is using his star power for good!
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May 5, 2014 at 5:52 PMMakes me sad to think about the kids who go home from school over the weekend and have no food. Grateful for campaigns like this to help them.
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
May 5, 2014 at 5:58 PMThis is such a great campaign. I hope someday it isn’t needed.
Jenn @ The Rebel Chick says
May 5, 2014 at 5:58 PMThat’s a wonderful campaign. I always try to look for products with the special logo and code.
Keikilani says
May 5, 2014 at 8:49 PMI love this campaign. It is an amazing thing that there are hungry children right next door in this country. We need to make a difference at home too!
Kathy says
May 5, 2014 at 9:20 PMITs hard to believe that there are children in my community going hungry. Thank you for spreading awareness of this program!
Jenn says
May 5, 2014 at 9:55 PMI’ll be on the lookout for the red push pin. Thanks for spreading the word!
Melissa says
May 5, 2014 at 10:39 PMGreat ways! I love this campaign! I will definitely try and make the Twitter party.
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
May 5, 2014 at 10:39 PMThese are such impressive programs! I think we often forget when we are overly blessed how many people in our community are suffering.
Amanda H. says
May 5, 2014 at 10:40 PMI heard that Hunter Hayes was doing this (I listen to The Big 98 on iHeart Radio) and think it’s great. More artists should get on board.
Aimee Smith says
May 5, 2014 at 11:50 PMThis is a great campaign. Child hunger is such a god cause to fight for.
Mommy2Jam says
May 6, 2014 at 1:56 AMI am all about ending child hunger. I think we all need to get involved. to know that children go hungry every night is horrible and so sad when it can be prevented
Krystal says
May 6, 2014 at 7:06 AMThanks for sharing the information on this campaign. I love the message!
christie says
May 6, 2014 at 8:14 AMA seriously wonderful campaign. Can’t beat giving back to our community
Dina says
May 6, 2014 at 9:02 AMthis makes me like Hunter Hayes even more! What a great opportunity for good!
Autumn says
May 6, 2014 at 11:06 AMThese are all pretty simple steps that anyone can do to end child hunger. Thanks for sharing these ideas!
Liz Mays says
May 6, 2014 at 4:20 PMI just really like what they’re doing with this campaign. Their commitment is impressive.
Toni says
May 7, 2014 at 6:42 AMThis is such a great campaign. Such easy ways for us to do our part.
Joanna Sormunen says
May 7, 2014 at 10:55 AMGreat campaign and such a worthy cause! It’s so awesome you are doing this!
Marcie W. says
May 7, 2014 at 12:55 PMJust the thought of a child going hungry breaks my heart. I like doing what I can to help and appreciate programs like this which encourage others to do the same.
cam | bibs and baubles says
May 9, 2014 at 4:06 PMGreat campaign! Thanks for sharing all the ways we can help out. I don’t want to think about how hard it would be to not be able to give my kids a good meal. It’s just one of those things that seems like it should be a given and for many, it’s not.
Crystal says
May 13, 2014 at 12:13 PMSuch easy ways to help! Thanks for sharing.