Did you know Peoria County has been ranked as having one of the highest child poverty rates in Illinois? And, according to the Illinois Kids Count 2014, from 2006-2011 the child poverty rate increased to 27% in Peoria.
That means, there are kids who probably aren’t getting 3 full meals a day. And they need proper nutrition to develop mentally and physically. And honestly, that make me sad to think about.
A Feeding America study found that about 31,000 people in Peoria suffers from Food Insecurity.
Thankfully, there are people who are trying to feed kids in central Illinois AND make sure they have a little fun too. Because they are kids, and they deserve the opportunity to just be careless and free… and not worry about being hungry.
So Adam, from Feed a Child Safe a Life stopped by to talk about what his group is doing to feed the kids.
Check out the interview, like them on Facebook, or email [email protected] for more info and to get involved!
