Step up to the plate. Together, we can fill plates, fuel minds, and change lives.

No Child Should Go Hungry

At Side by Side Kids, our promise is simple: every child in our program receives a nutritious meal every single day. For many of our students, this is their only opportunity to have a warm meal at the end of the day.

After a long school day, kids arrive at our program hungry—struggling to focus, feeling drained, and in need of nourishment. The meals we provide do more than just fill their stomachs; they fuel their brains, restore their energy, and give them the strength to take on each day with confidence.

An Urgent Need

Right now, we are facing serious funding challenges that threaten our ability to provide meals to the children who rely on us. Rising costs have made it harder than ever to ensure every student has the nourishment they need. Without these meals, kids in our program are left struggling to concentrate in school, facing hunger that affects both their academic performance and overall well-being.

Why It Matters

📚 Students experiencing hunger are twice as likely to struggle academically.
💡 Proper nutrition is linked to better test scores, higher graduation rates, and improved emotional well-being.
🏫 96% of families in our program are economically disadvantaged and rely on these meals.
💔 Children facing food insecurity are four times more likely to experience mental health challenges.

We need your help to ensure that every child in our program has the food they need to succeed. Your generosity fills more than just plates—it fills hearts, minds, and futures with hope.