This year marks an especially meaningful milestone for Feeding Kids Cleveland County, and my heart is full of gratitude as I reflect on all that this community has made possible.
The needs of our neighbors and the world around us can sometimes feel overwhelming. It can be hard to know where to begin or to wonder if what we do really makes a difference. I am here to tell you that your support of Feeding Kids Cleveland County has made a very real and lasting difference in the lives of the children and families we serve.
Because of your generosity, your volunteer hours and your encouragement, we are celebrating an incredible achievement in our tenth year. Ten years ago, we set a goal to one day serve every school in the Cleveland County School system through our school break home deliveries. Together, you have helped turn that goal into reality. Feeding Kids Cleveland County now serves every school in the Cleveland County School system, a milestone that truly represents a Decade of Difference and a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together with compassion and purpose.
Some of the moments that encourage me the most are the stories we hear along the way. We have watched “Feeding Kids kids” grow up and come back to volunteer with us because the care and kindness they experienced meant so much to them. We have heard from families who now read together each night because they have books in their homes. We do not always see every detail of the impact being made, but hearing these testimonies reminds me that small acts of care can change lives. What a joy it is to see the light that you are bringing to children and families all across our community.
Heather Stevens
Executive Director & Founder
Feeding Kids Cleveland County