Have you ever seen a child munching an apple? Messily spooning some yogurt into their mouth? And giggling while doing so? What if a child was "food insecure"?
Studies have shown that a child who is hungry will "often lag behind their food-secure peers in terms of cognitive, emotional, and physical development." We love stories that show food insecurity being combatted with compassion and sharing.
A recent article in The Kitchn relates how some Florida schools are setting the table with shared food. Food waste is lessened and kids eat more. And that means they develop along with their peers to be the bright, giggling, goofballs they should be.
We love this!
Studies have shown that a child who is hungry will "often lag behind their food-secure peers in terms of cognitive, emotional, and physical development." We love stories that show food insecurity being combatted with compassion and sharing.
A recent article in The Kitchn relates how some Florida schools are setting the table with shared food. Food waste is lessened and kids eat more. And that means they develop along with their peers to be the bright, giggling, goofballs they should be.
We love this!
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