Our Work
Hand2Hand partners with local churches and schools to provide a backpack filled with supplemental food that bridges the gap of weekend hunger. Food sent home consists of breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner items, often sent home with a recipe card included. The program nourishes more than physical needs. It provides consistency, love, and demonstrates to all within a home that people do care. And ultimately, that God cares.
Understanding the need
At school, children can receive breakfast and lunch through the Michigan School Meals Program. When students are not in school, they are at the highest risk for hunger. Over the 68-hour weekend gap and extended school breaks, many students do not have access to the nutritional food they need to reach their full potential. Studies show that hunger among children:
1 in 7
children are at risk of hunger in West Michigan.
48%
of all clients served by Feeding America reside in rural or suburban areas. In fact, hunger within suburban areas continues to grow.
12.5%
is the average rate of child hunger in West Michigan (According to Feeding America West Michigan)
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