PAST EVENTS
From small groups and troops to entire organizations, I Heart Hungry Kids events were an inclusive, hands-on way for groups to impact the lives of thousands of kids. Below are some examples of ways that groups have worked with us to make a difference.
SODEXO SERVICE
From the very beginning, Debbie Petitpain and Sodexo were regular sponsors of our volunteer break room, working with us to develop monthly education for kids and parents on healthy eating habits and tasty nutritious snacks.
POETRY PROJECT
In 2018 the Cooper School chose the theme of hunger for their annual poetry publication, Pass It On, and donated proceeds from the sale of the books to I Heart Hungry Kids. Cooper School students are a regular at Packing Parties!
CHANGE FOR CHANGE
The First Baptist School students are one of many examples where tri-country schools chose I Heart for their annual school-wide change drives, raising thousands of dollars to help kids fight hunger in the community.
HEALTHCARE HEROES
Molina Healthcare, along with dozens of other businesses, chose I Heart Hungry Kids as their charity of choice for annual grant and service projects. Employees and their families pitched in while raising awareness of hunger issues.
JACKSON AT TED-X!
TED-X Charleston invited Jackson to speak about his work as a youth leader and the impact of the I Heart Hungry Kids programs on the community. Click to watch the video.
TROOPS TOGETHER
The American Heritage Girls, the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and Cub Scouts all made I Heart Hungry Kids part of their community outreach, organizing fundraisers and participating together as a troop at Packing Parties.
LESSONS IN GRACE
Grace Church Cathedral in Charleston supported I Heart Hungry Kids each year with grants from their annual Tea Room and Boutique fundraiser, and kid parishioners (and their parents) often attended Packing Parties to help out.
CADETS CARE
Citadel Cadets participated in Packing Parties for years, lending a hand in everything from boxing food and stacking crates and heavy lifting to preparations and registration – even push up demonstrations!
MUSIC IN ACTION
Ashley Hall Choral Director Katherine Clarkson lead the Upper School chorus, along with poets from the class, and focused their annual concert on hunger, with proceeds donated to I Heart Hungry Kids.