The Importance Of Food

How Our Feeding Program Fights Food Insecurity

Dear Friends, Hunger isn’t just an inconvenience — it remains one of the most persistent barriers that dims a child’s chance to succeed. Around the world, millions of children struggle with food insecurity, and too many families don’t know where their next meal will come from. Across the United States and around the world, children in poverty face a challenge no child should have to navigate: hunger. For too many families across the United States […]

Staying Warm in the South

Making sure the cold doesn't keep kids down

What is energy insecurity? For many Southern families in the United States, winter brings more than a chill; it brings tough decisions. Energy insecurity (EI), a silent crisis affecting millions nationwide, often signifies an inability to meet heating, cooling, and energy needs. Low-income families, especially in rural areas, often face drafty homes and skyrocketing utility bills that outpace paychecks. When the cold sets in, some must make heartbreaking “heat or eat” choices, spending what little […]

Comfort at Bedtime, Confidence for Tomorrow

Children Incorporated and Beyond Bedtime delivering comfort, routine, and hope.

Sleep is seen not just for rest, but as a real superpower that fuels learning, well-being, confidence, and connection. That is the core behind Beyond Bedtime, a non-profit that regularly partners with us at Children Incorporated. Children living in poverty and unsettled housing situations many times forgo sleep for safety. This affects their education, development, and overall well-being. On top of working to make sure they have basic needs, Children Incorporated strives to make sure […]

Gardening with Hope

Growing More Than Food: School Gardens That Teach, Nourish, and Inspire

Across our programs, gardens are doing more than producing vegetables; they’re classrooms, kitchens, and places where confidence takes root. Over the years, Children Incorporated has supported garden projects in schools, children’s homes, and communities around the world. These gardens provide fresh food for school cafeterias and families, teach agricultural and life skills, and create safe outdoor spaces where children learn responsibility and teamwork. From Ethiopia, Brazil, New Orleans, and Virginia, school gardens show how simple […]

Facts About Child Hunger and Poverty

What you should know about how child hunger affects children’s well-being

Hunger is defined by not having enough food to meet daily energy and nutritional needs. It is a problem that most often affects low-income families, because living in poverty means that people are often going without basic needs such as food, clothing, and adequate shelter. In order for a child to have a chance at a bright future, they need to eat healthy meals every day. When they’re hungry, children are more likely to be […]

Compassion Into Action, One Meal At A Time

Food insecurity in Eastern Kentucky is a serious problem

In the quiet town of Pike County, Kentucky, for the last seven years, Brittany has been the dependable leader for our sponsored children, working hard to guarantee they have what they need everyday so their education isn’t disrupted. Brittany is our dedicated Volunteer Coordinator at the Family Resource and Youth Services Center (FRYSC) at our affiliated site Belfry Middle School. She, like all our coordinators, performs a variety of roles and responsibilities to ensure the […]