Child Hunger

Child hunger is a pressing issue that affects millions of children across the United States, and non-profit organizations play a vital role in addressing this crisis. These organizations work tirelessly to provide nutritious meals, raise awareness, and advocate for policy changes to ensure that every child has access to the food they need to thrive. By partnering with local communities, schools, and volunteers, non-profits create sustainable programs that not only alleviate immediate hunger but also promote long-term solutions, fostering a healthier future for our children. Together, we can help break the cycle of poverty and malnutrition, ensuring that no child goes to bed hungry.

In the United States, 1 in 8 households experiences food insecurity, which indicates that these families lack sufficient financial resources to purchase an adequate amount of food for all members of the household. As of 2022, approximately 7.3 million children resided in food-insecure homes, highlighting a significant public health issue that affects both children and adults across the nation.

      Anti- Bullying

Types of Bullying

  • Students ages 12-18 in grades 6-12 experienced various types of bullying, including:
  • Having rumors spread about them (13%)
  • Being made fun of, called names, or insulted (11.9%)
  • Pushed, shoved, tripped, or spit on (4.9%)
  • Being excluded from activities, social media, or communications (3.7%)
  • Threatened with harm (3.3%)
  • Having private information, photos, or videos purposely shared in a hurtful way (2.5%)
  • Others tried to make them do things they did not want to do (2.5%)
  • Property was destroyed on purpose (1.4%)

About 19.2% of students ages 12-18 enrolled in grades 6-12 experienced bullying nationwide during the 2021-2022 school year. This is lower than the prevalence of bullying at the beginning of the last decade, during the 2010-2011 school year (28%), and lower than the prevalence last measured by the School Crime Supplement during the 2018-2019 school year (22%). Among students ages 12-18 in grades 6-12 who reported being bullied at school during the school year, 21.6% were bullied online or by text.

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