Children didn’t have dinner last night

"Last night, my children went to bed hungry."

"I never thought I’d be in this situation, but I have no one else to turn to. This morning, I sent my two children to school without dinner. It broke my heart watching them get on the bus, knowing I couldn’t provide for them. My husband works hard, but we still can’t keep up. Our rent is too high, and now, we’re facing homelessness because our landlord is evicting us.

Last week, my husband fell ill and missed work. The doctor’s bills we couldn’t afford have pushed us even further into crisis. I always put my kids first, but for the past few days, there’s been nothing for them to eat. I’m desperate, scared, and ashamed."

This is just one of the heartbreaking messages we’ve received from a mother struggling to keep her family fed and safe. This Christmas, there are thousands more like her—families who’ve lost hope and simply need a helping hand.

You can make sure no child goes to bed hungry tonight.
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