Background Info

Good nutrition in the first three years of life is important for a child’s future physical and mental health, academic achievement, and economic productivity. According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), 15.9 million children under 18 in the US live in households where they are unable to get access to a consistent nutritious meal everyday. Although food insecurity is harmful for all ages, children are especially have devastating result because they are more vulnerable and potential for long-term consequences.