Dear Lucas,
However, I'm also sure that you have felt the pangs of hunger and know how hard it is to concentrate on even the most basic activities. Thankfully for most of us, this is a rare occurrence.
But not for 1 out of every 5 children in America. More than 16 million children are at risk of hunger because their families can't afford to keep food on their tables.
Today is Share Our Strength's Bag Childhood Hunger Day -- we are asking you to help fight childhood hunger by donating the cost of your lunch to Share Our Strength.
Whether you purchase or pack your lunch, donate what you might spend on a typical day: every dollar you give equal to that value can help us connect a hungry child with up to 10 meals. That's right -- your $10 -- or even $15 or more lunch, can go a long way to help children facing hunger.
A hungry child is a disadvantaged child. He can't grow, develop and learn like other kids. She has difficulty concentrating and getting along with others. They get sick more often, complain of headaches and stomachaches and recover from illnesses more slowly. They fall behind in more ways than one.
But together, we can change the future for America's hungry children. America has an abundance of food enough to feed every child facing hunger, but not every one of them is connected to the programs and services that ensure they get the healthy, nutritious meals they need to grow.
That's why it's critical that you join with Share Our Strength to bag hunger for good.
All you have to do is donate the cost of your lunch (and yes, you can still eat your lunch!) so that you can help hungry kids in need.
Thank you for standing with Share Our Strength today.
Sincerely,
Clay Dunn
Online Community Director
P.S. It's amazing what the cost of a simple lunch can do for a hungry child. Please help us "bag hunger" today!