Inspired by Atlanta Area Children
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This mural was inspired by the children of Atlanta. Made possible by No Kid Hungry in partnership with Arby’s Foundation, General Mills Big G Cereals, and Humana.
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George F. Baker III, who painted this mural, spoke to local kids about the past year: "I heard their want and need for human connection. We all feel the need to be understood and close to others.”
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Schools in Atlanta - and across the country - had to transform their meal programs overnight. Many loaded school buses with food and delivered them so students wouldn’t go hungry.
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In the wake of the coronavirus, millions of children are still living with hunger in the United States - as many as 1 in 6.
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Since the pandemic struck, No Kid Hungry has provided over $2 million in grants to Georgia schools and community groups for equipment and supplies to help feed kids.
Inspired by New York City Children
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This mural was inspired by the children of Queens, NY. Made possible by No Kid Hungry, Citi and the New York Mets.
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The coronavirus pandemic was a crisis for everyone, especially families struggling to make ends meet. Today, 1 in 6 kids in the United States may still be living with hunger.
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During the crisis, we saw people everywhere step up to help feed kids - from everyday donors to school staff to Citi and the New York Mets.
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John P. Dessereau, who painted this mural, spoke to kids in Queens about the past year: "They want an emergence from the darkness of the pandemic. They see the Queensboro Bridge as a powerful metaphor for coming out of these dark times.”
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With support from our donors and partners, No Kid Hungry provided $4 million in grants to help New York schools and communities feed children during the pandemic.