“No Child Goes Hungry is a rare gift – an organization with a visionary leader, directed toward an ultimate end that is big enough to inspire courage and strategic enough to initiate real action. I’m so proud that my congregation has been a part of the early phase of this important work.”

“It seems like such a simple proposition – No Child Goes Hungry in my community. Yet that is exactly what is happening all over America, children are going hungry. When Rev. Karen came to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Wilmington to preach about this problem it sparked a flurry of ideas and a real desire to make sure we can say No Child Goes Hungry in Wilmington. Her passion for this project was an inspiration to our congregation and should be an inspiration to everyone. Receiving an unexpected grant spurred us do more and reach out to partners in our community. Karen has given us a challenge, all of us. Let us all respond as we are able.”

“It’s amazing how a seed grant does just what it sounds like–plants a seed that can flower. Of course my congregation cares about childhood hunger (who doesn’t?!) but we haven’t actually DONE anything about it. The seed grant from No Child Goes Hungry has spurred us to action, and we’re suddenly thinking about potential partner organizations, local need, and how we can make the most difference. We would have been stuck at caring about the issue, and not taking action, without that grant.”

“My members were so surprised with joy to hear they had received a gift to use as we deemed appropriate in our community. What an amazing way to generate imagination and justice! No Child Goes Hungry recognizes that locals know their community because we see the faces of our children. We are looking forward to collaborating with other local organizations to effect change so our children are smiling with joy rather than pained with hunger.”

“It’s all too easy to become overwhelmed by the enormity of hunger and poverty in our world. By identifying specific needs in our community (e.g., those students who depend on school meals for nourishment), and connecting with other local partners, No Child Goes Hungry has given members of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia a vehicle for helping to feed one hungry child at a time.”