Kids' Meals: We Need Your Help
Texas, unfortunately, is number one in our nation for food insecurity for children, according to The Houston Food Bank. In Harris County, there is an estimated poverty rate of 16.4% for individuals, but children under five are disproportionately affected by a poverty rate of 25.7% ...at 28.2% - 1,871,600 children are living in food insecure homes.
DAR - 2011 Award
Kids' Meals Inc, Executive Director, Ruth Burrell accepted the 2011 Community Service Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) - Houston Chapter. The Houston chapter has one of largest memberships of this organization which honors military veterans, provides scholarships and celebrates community leaders. Congratulations Ruth!
Houston Junior League
Kids' Meals Executive Director, Ruth Zomalt Burrell, is featured in the October/November 2011 issue of Houston Notes. Read the article here.
http://www.kidsmealshouston.org/Houston%20Junior%20League.pdf
Donation Drives
It is not too late to host a Kids' Meals donation drive for the holiday season -- Thanksgiving thru the New Year.
Are you looking for a meaningful way to take action and a great opportunity to get involved with Kids' Meals? Food, fund, and donation drives raise awareness of hunger in the community, collect food for families in need and play an essential role in the fight against hunger. We need your help!
Donation drives are welcom throughout the year, especially during the summer and holiday months. Please see the information sheet below to get started.
