Culinary Cuties
Community Involvement
Childhood Hunger*
Hunger is a Reality for Children in America
NEARLY 1 IN 4 CHILDREN IN AMERICA STRUGGLE WITH HUNGER. THAT'S ALMOST 17 MILLION KIDS.
Hunger affecting more people in our
country than ever before.
- 14.1 million children in America live in poverty. That’s 5.5% more than a year ago. (For a four-person family, that means getting by on less than $420 a week.)
- Nearly half (49.2%) of American children will receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits at some point in their life.
- The weak economy has put millions of previously secure American families at risk.
- Effective federal nutrition programs that provide nutritious food to families in need are still Underutilized. 10 million eligible kids in this country are not receiving school breakfast. Only 1 of every 6 kids eligible for free summer meals actually gets them. That means 16.3 million kids who qualify for these meals don’t get them. Millions of Americans who are eligible for SNAP (food stamps) do not use the program.
Did You Know?
- Lack of enough nutritious food impairs a child’s ability to concentrate and perform well in school.
- They are more likely to experience headaches, stomachaches, colds, ear infections and fatigue.
- Children who struggle with hunger are sick more often, recover more slowly, and are more likely to be hospitalized.
*This information was sourced from the www.gabs.org website.
Culinary Cuties is getting involved!!!
This organization is really making a difference in young hungry American lives and that is important to us. Many of us have never had to struggle with "going without". It is crucial we motivate our children to do charitable actions so they may carry on good deeds throughout their lives.
Culinary Cuties will hold bake sales throughout the year with 100% of the proceeds going toward The Great American Bake Sale charity. All the lil' chefs involved in the Culinary Cuties programs will have the opportunity to be a part of this. The bake sales will be held at various, local, community events. An invitation will be sent out to the participating households informing them of where and when. This is all about fun, instilling a feeling of compassion and love for humanity.
IF YOU OR A LOCAL BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION WOULD LIKE TO HOST A CULINARY CUTIES BAKES SALE... PLEASE REACH US BY FILLING OUT CONTACT INFORMATION ON THE "BOOK AN EXPERIENCE" PAGE. IN COMMENT AREA PLEASE TYPE "HOST A BAKE SALE" AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! OR GIVE US A CALL! THANK YOU FOR WANTING TO MAKE DIFFERENCE!
Current Events
Sunday, September 19, 2010- Come see Culinary Cuties in action! Visit the children activity area sponsored by LA Family Magazine and make a Cutie Fruity Kabob! The event is to benefit City Hearts Organization Kids Say Yes to the Arts 25th Anniversary. This incredible organization brings the arts to more than 500 at-risk children every week! Talk about making a difference...
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2010 City Hearts Benefit, Malibu, Ca.
These Cuties had the opportunity to press shapes into fresh watermelon and build their very own "Cutie Kabob"! It was a hit! ...And a healthy alternative.
