Serving Our Kids is entering the new school year with its largest expansion to date. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, volunteers, community partners and sponsors, we will provide more than 6,000 weekend meal bags every week throughout the school year to food-insecure children across Southern Nevada, a 36% increase in the number of children we serve.“
To meet the growing need, we are also expanding our reach from 98 to more than 100 elementary and middle schools, a 12% increase in schools served that will ensure even more children have reliable access to nutritious food every weekend. As food insecurity continues to affect thousands of families throughout our community, our commitment remains simple: when a child is referred to Serving Our Kids, we will be there every Friday with a weekend meal bag.
These milestones are about far more than growth, they’re about changing lives. It is about giving children the nutrition they need to succeed in school and in life. According to our most recent survey of participating schools, 58% reported improvements in students’ overall health and wellness, 52% observed improved school attendance, and 51% saw improvements in academic performance. Perhaps most telling, 53.6% of schools reported that children share their weekend meal bags with other family members, extending the impact of every bag well beyond a single student.
As demand continues to grow, so does our need for community support. The generosity of our donors, corporate partners and volunteers makes it possible to reach more children every year. Whether packing meal bags, delivering food to schools, supporting fundraising events or serving as ambassadors in the community, every volunteer plays a vital role in helping us feed more children and expand our mission.
While these milestones represent significant growth for our organization, the true impact is measured in the lives of the children we serve.
“Sometimes a child just needs a little extra love and support, and that’s what this weekend meal bag does.”
— Ms. Perla DeLeon, Hoggard Elementary School
Together, we are doing more than providing weekend meals; we are giving children hope, stability, and the opportunity to dream about their future instead of worrying about their next meal. Thank you for helping us Feed Their Dreams!