I grew up in a tough neighborhood in Detroit, and my family struggled to make ends meet. I've also seen kids facing hunger in Michigan today through my volunteer work for Share Our Strength's Cooking Matters program, where I teach parents how to cook healthy food on a limited budget.
The No Kid Hungry campaign works with local leaders, schools and nonprofits in communities of color across the country to support their efforts to feed kids.
Today House and Senate leadership announced an agreement to extend nationwide child nutrition waivers. The following is a statement from No Kid Hungry.