For Children Partners Inc. was started in
2022 and is working to eliminate school children going hungry one school at a time.
For Children Partners Inc. was founded with one goal: EVERY CHILD SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO MEAL(S) AT SCHOOL. In 2022, For Children Partners founder, E.K. Simmons, heard from a teacher that she was using her own money to provide snack food to children who came to her when they had no means to buy a meal at school. The reality of a child being denied a breakfast and/or a lunch, which is not within the control of the child, and for any reason (financial, failure to bring a bagged lunch, parent forgot to put money in their food account, etc.) broke Mrs. Simmons’ heart and she knew she had to do something to help. No child should be denied access to meals at school.
Our mission is to fight against childhood food insecurity.
Children need nourishment in order to be able to focus on learning and not on being hungry. A recent review of research on the effects of deficiencies in zinc, iodine, iron and folate on the cognitive development of school-aged children showing nutrition has an impact on children’s ability to think. Empirical evidence from research on the effects of breakfast on cognition shows that, particularly for younger children, skipping breakfast can have adverse effects on both general energy levels and cognition of school children.
For Children Partners Inc. works to provide every child access to essential food items so every child will always have access to healthy meals regardless of their family’s ability to pay.
100% of your tax-deductible donation goes towards paying for breakfast and/or lunch for any child needing a meal. With school breakfast costing around $1.35 and school lunch costing $3.65, any amount you decide to donate will make an impact on a child’s life.
For some kids, these may be their only meals for the day.