The pandemic has thrust many families that were once able to provide for themselves into a state of financial instability and food insecurity. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, over 50 million people are at risk of experiencing food insecurity. This risk is high for children as well, with 17 million children facing food insecurity.
Peyton’s Promise is an organization with a mission that aligns with ours. They hope to provide enough food so that food pantries always have the resources they need to provide for those suffering from food insecurity.
Within their overarching promise to fight against hunger in America, they have three main goals. They want to raise awareness about the ongoing problem of food insecurity, keep food pantries shelves full, and fight childhood obesity.
Peyton’s Promise is a food bank located centrally in Wisconsin. It allows kids in grades 4th through 12th to get involved and support 50 local food pantries in their county.
Last year from Sept. 28 to Oct. 3, Peyton’s Promise hosted their first food drive. The Peyton’s Promise Front Porch Food Drive collected 1,736 lbs of food, equal to 1,447 meals.
Before the pandemic, Marathon Country, Wisconsin, had a 7.8% overall food insecurity rate. In 2020 the overall food insecurity rate was projected to jump to 10.8%.
Peyton’s Promise successfully and substantially helped their county with their food donation. We look forward to seeing what they do next!
Currently, Peyton’s Promise has a team of 186 kids working throughout the county to support the 50 local food pantries in their county!
Want to host your own food drive?
If you are interested in hosting your own Front Porch Food Drive to serve your community, it is an excellent way to feed your community while social distancing. To host a Front Porch Food Drive, all you have to do is drop off Move For Hunger fliers and bags on the front porches throughout your community and encourage your neighbors to leave their non-perishables for pick up a few days later.
Want to get involved host your own Front Porch Food Drive! If you aren't up for hosting your own food drive, then donate here!
