Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to join a webinar with Kimberly Williams-Paisley, who has joined with Peter Pan Peanut Butter to help end hunger in America through the nonprofit organization Feeding America.
I love this promotion, because it’s a wonderful way to start to educate children on the issue of hunger in America. On Wednesdays, from now through February, pack a peanut butter sandwich for your children, rather than have them purchase school lunch. Then, donate the money saved to Feeding America. With the average school lunch price of $2, Feeding America can provide 14 meals. Why is this price so low? Well, much of the food is actually donated, so the money goes towards the shipping and logistics of getting it to those in need.
Do you have a child who’s allergic to peanuts, or who attends a nut-free school? Then, consider donating a jar of peanut butter instead of making peanut butter sandwiches. Peanut butter is one of the most requested foods in shelters, because it contains lots of protein and many meals can come from one jar.
To learn more about the Pack a Peanut Butter Sandwich Day Promotion by Peter Pan, visit their Web site. The site also contains many ideas to help get kids educated and involved.
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