Delivering Thousands of Food Hugs
Every six weeks, we deliver over 1,000 ready-to serve-dinners for families of four. When one of our teachers received her family meal, she told volunteer and program inventor Diana Keating that our dinners felt like a big hug—a Food Hug—and the name stuck.
Our teachers' work does not end with the school day. They go home to families and do more classroom work after their family is in bed. Not having to think about dinner is a huge relief. Many school staff are SNAP (food assistance) recipients and have told us that they didn't know where their next meal would have come from.
We partner with Cosentino’s, ProspectKC and the culinary high school students at Manual Career Tech Center High School to provide take-home family meals for every teacher and school staff.
What Our KC Educators are Saying About Food Hugs…
“I came to school and I was like YES, this is awesome! I have two little kids, and this helps me tremendously. It's a lifesaver, so thank you!”
— Miss Lawrence, Teacher
“As a single, childless, first-year teacher, this program has helped me more than I’d like to admit. I live paycheck to paycheck. Although I don’t have a family, having these generous portions truly helped me stay afloat.”
“I just think this is the best thing ever! I have been teaching since 1985 and no one has ever done this for us before! I so appreciate it!! Thank you!!!!!!”
— KC Teacher
— KC Teacher
“You truly care about us. Your are the most concrete and appreciated program.”
KC Teacher
UMKC Research Open Response
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