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\u2019ve 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n