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Article at a Glance Why does it matter how we think about poverty? Because the way we see people shapes how we respond to them. When assumptions get in the way, real families in need can go unseen and unsupported. Getting this right changes what's possible for those...
Article at a Glance Why does summer make hunger harder for kids? During the school year, millions of kids count on school breakfast and lunch to get through the day. When summer starts, those meals stop, but the need doesn't. For families stretched thin, that gap can...
Article at a Glance Does hunger really impact kids beyond mealtime? It does. Hunger impacts how kids think, feel, and function throughout the day, not just when they sit down to eat. What does that look like? It can look like trouble focusing in school, low energy, or...
Article at a Glance What does food insecurity look like for families in Arkansas? It’s not always obvious. On the outside, life can look normal, but behind the scenes, parents are stretching meals, skipping food so their kids can eat, and trying to make impossible...
Article at a Glance How big is the need in Arkansas right now? It’s significant. Right now, more than 592,000 people in Arkansas are facing hunger, including nearly 168,000 children. And for many families, the gap between what they have and what they need continues to...