In Spokane County 1 in 5 children live in "food insecure" homes
That means those families don't have enough food for every family member to lead a healthy life. This doesn't always mean that there is nothing to eat. But it can mean that children get smaller portions than they need, or parents aren't able to afford nutritious foods. This food insecurity threatens a child’s well-being and potential for success.
Food For Thought provides weekend meals for over 500 students each week to help improve school performance, academic success and cognitive development.