Thousands of Tennessee students face the school day on an empty stomach because there is not enough food at home. Hungry students cannot learn. In today’s episode, Marissa Spady, representative at No Kid Hungry Tennessee, shares information as to how school districts can ensure that all students are healthy and ready to learn and explains why school nutrition is a critical resource for families not just during a pandemic, but always.

Visit the websites below for more information regarding No Kid Hungry Tennessee as well as their national campaign:

Home - Tennessee | Tennessee (nokidhungry.org)

End Child Hunger in America | No Kid Hungry

No Kid Hungry encourages everyone to share their appreciation for their local school nutrition professionals. Fill out this form to highlight their great work and commitment to serving their community. Shout Outs will be announced on the No Kid Hungry Tennessee webpage and social media.