2024 Annual Impact Report

Dear Friends and Supporters,

As I reflect on 2024, I’m filled with immense gratitude for what we’ve accomplished together at Feeding Kids Cleveland County. This past year has been one of tremendous growth, fueled by your generosity, your trust, and your unwavering commitment to the children of Cleveland County.

Because of you, we were able to serve 300 more children and their families during school breaks, making sure that even when schools were closed, bellies were still full and spirits remained lifted with the over 1,355 boxes of shelf-stable food and bags of fresh food we provided throughout the year. In addition to school break deliveries, we packed and delivered over 5,000 weekend bags filled with nutritious ready to eat foods for children in need.

Our impact didn’t stop with food. We also distributed nearly 7,000 books, opening new worlds for young readers and reinforcing the belief that their futures are bright and full of possibility.

This year, 62 new donors joined our mission, bringing our total to an incredible 333 supporters. Each new hand strengthens our community, and each gift, large or small, helps us go further than we ever could alone.

And what a celebration we had in December at the Light Ball Dash—raising over $45,000 with our Feeding Our Community Giving Campaign and the generosity of over 112 donors! That evening was not just a fundraiser; it was a joyful reminder of what community looks like when it comes together for a shared purpose.

As we continue in this new year, know this: every number in this report represents a child, a story, a moment made better because of you. Thank you for standing with us, for believing in our mission, and for helping us feed bodies, fuel minds, and nurture hope.

With gratitude,

Heather Stevens
Executive Director & Founder
Feeding Kids Cleveland County