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Fighting  Childhood Hunger

Filling in the Blanks fights childhood hunger by providing children in need with meals on the weekends. 

76%

of teachers saw a decrease in academic performance due to the negative effects of food insecurity.

Hunger Symptoms

Headaches, irritability, nausea, or disruptive behavior

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1 OF EVERY 9

Children in Connecticut live in households without consistent access to adequate food.

30 MILLION

Children rely on free or reduced-price lunches for their nutritional needs on an average school day.

No child should be limited by hunger, together we can make a difference!

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Our Impact

FILLING IN THE BLANKS GETS WEEKEND FOOD DIRECTLY INTO THE HANDS OF CHILDREN.

 

Learn How We Do It

Volunteer

FILLING IN THE BLANKS COULD NOT FULFILL IT'S MISSION WITHOUT THE HELP OF VOLUNTEERS. FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BE PART OF THE SOLUTION

Register Here

Childhood hunger is a problem

we can tackle together!

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