Hunger in Our Schools: How Food Insecurity Affects Academic Performance
A Silent Struggle in the Classroom Every child deserves a fair shot at success. As a nonprofit leader, I’ve spent much of my life advocating for equity and opportunity, especially among our most vulnerable populations. But one challenge continues to show up in ways that are both obvious and hidden—hunger in our schools. It’s easy […]
Hidden Hunger: Understanding Malnutrition Beyond Empty Stomachs
When we hear the word “hunger,” most of us picture someone with an empty stomach or a family struggling to put food on the table. And while this picture is true and urgent, it’s only part of the story. There’s another, quieter crisis happening all around us — and it’s called hidden hunger. Hidden hunger […]