CBS4 is a proud partner of Hunger Fight, which works to end hunger and illiteracy for area children. Since opening nearly a decade ago, they’ve served more than 28 million meals and delivered over 421,000 books to children in north and north central Florida. In 2024, they packaged nearly 5 million meals and provided more than 70 thousand books.
After talking with teachers and administrators, the non-profit developed two programs: Food for Their Bellies and Books for Their Brains. These programs address two of the most important issues that impact the success of children in school: hunger and illiteracy.
The Feed the Backpacks program provides weekend nutrition for elementary-aged children on the Federal Free and Reduced Meal plan. These children receive food at school but may be at risk for hunger over the weekend.
The Feed the Need to Read program focuses on emergent literacy skills in children from birth to five years and provides age-appropriate books to children each month.
Hunger Fight works with businesses, foundations, and community groups to host packing events, as well as thousands of volunteers who work together to pack meals.
To host an event, you can find more information here.