Resources for Understanding and Combating Food Insecurity
Promote education and awareness about the important issue of food insecurity that affects millions of American children.
Explore free resources for caregivers and kids for use at home and school and learn about ways TCM is making difference.
Resources About Food Insecurity
6 Steps to Opening a School Food Pantry Blog Post
Become a first line of defense in supporting food-insecure students in your community. This article offers the benefits and a simple six-step process for setting up a food pantry in your school.
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Lulu and the Hunger Monster™ Leader’s Guide
Build empathy and awareness and empower those needing assistance to get support. This exclusive free guide accompanies the children’s book and provides additional information and resources.
Kids Can LEAP into Action to Fight Food Insecurity Blog Post
Introduces a plan of action for kids and adults to fight food insecurity. This article unpacks the acronym LEAP: learn, empathize, act, and persist, to guide readers to make an impact against hunger.
Food Insecurity Education Toolkit
Understand the difference between hunger and food insecurity, initiate developmentally appropriate conversations to build awareness and empathy, and explore ways to combat food insecurity in your community. This free toolkit is designed for teachers and caregivers.
Caterina’s Club PastaThon
Every November, Teacher Created Materials partners with radio station KFI AM 640 and the non-profit organization Caterina's Club for their annual Pastathon, which raises donations of pasta, sauce, and money for Caterina's Club. Last year, TCM helped 8,282 pounds of pasta and sauce. If you are in Huntington Beach, California, TCM’s offices are a collection location for Caterina’s Club.
Videos About Food Insecurity