Some things are sure at this time of uncertainty: we must look out for each other. Our children need to eat, and we can all help. That’s where The Sheridan Story comes in.
As part of our commitment to the community, Baker Associates is proud to support The Sheridan Story. This local organization focuses on the food gaps children face when they cannot receive free and reduced meal programs.
“More than 200,000 children in Minnesota live in food insecurity.”The COVID-19 virus significantly disrupts all aspects of our community, especially our children. With school closures currently happening, hundreds of thousands of children are living with a substantial increase in food insecurity. Facing this pandemic, school districts must prepare for closings for even more extended periods.”More than 200,000 children in Minnesota live in food insecurity. “The COVID-19 virus significantly disrupts all aspects of our community, especially our children. With school closures currently happening, hundreds of thousands of children are living with a substantial increase in food insecurity. Facing this pandemic, school districts must prepare for closings for even longer periods.”
The Sheridan Story is increasing their efforts and partnering with 31 districts in Minnesota and Wisconsin to fill the gaps while school is closed. They are providing their food bags at distribution points and preparing thousands of additional food bags containing 575,000 meals for delivery by our staff and volunteer network, adding to the 330,000 they’ve already prepared as part of this effort.
Please join Baker Associates in supporting The Sheridan Story in their fight against food insecurity in children.
Learn how you can help on The Sheridan Story’s coronavirus response page. Together we can make a difference!
Want to help on a national level?
Visit https://www.nokidhungry.org/
Due to school closures, it is estimated that kids in need will miss more than 101 million meals this week alone. In the face of this unprecedented crisis, No Kid Hungry’s long-time partner, Citi, is helping ensure kids get the food they need during school closures and all year.
The Citi Foundation is donating $5 million to help No Kid Hungry scale its work in response to the pressing need. But they also need your help. Donate now—Citi also matches donations up to $2 million.
Want to help in New York?
Visit https://www.cityharvest.org/
City Harvest is New York City’s largest food rescue organization, helping to feed the nearly 1.2 million New Yorkers struggling to put meals on their tables. They will rescue 66 million pounds of food this year and deliver it, free of charge, to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, and other community partners across the five boroughs. Their programs help food-insecure New Yorkers access nutritious food that fits their needs and desires; increase our partners’ capacity; and strengthen the local food system, building a path to a food-secure future for all New Yorkers. Every $1 donated helps City Harvest rescue and deliver fresh, healthy food for four New Yorkers for a day.
