National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week is next week, and here is your chance to help your kids feel inspired and empowered to help those in need.
Talking to Kids About Hunger
First, talk to your kids about how some people experience hunger on a daily basis. Sit them down in the kitchen and begin by asking them what the purpose of their kitchen is. Ask if they can always find food in their kitchen. Is it a place where they feel they can be nourished? Explain that not all kids and families have a full kitchen where they can find everything they need for nourishment each day. Ask kids how they think they can help.Talking to Kids About Homelessness
If you think your child is ready to learn more about struggles like homelessness for people, you can explain to them that some kids and families don’t have a kitchen at all. Explain that sometimes parents need extra help to support their families and may need to bring their children to live in a spare room, a hotel room, or in shelters. In these situations, families do not have access to the same things that your family does. Ask kids how they think they might be able to help.Letting Kids Know How to Help
Talk about the ways your kids came up with about how they can help. Explore any actionable options with them. Let them know there are places like soup kitchens and food banks that your family can donate to or take time to visit to help sort food, serve food, and more.
In addition, kids can raise money to donate to organizations that support people dealing with hunger and homelessness. Check out this list of ways to raise money for causes kids care about.
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