WE ARE LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD FOR CHILDREN AT RISK OF HUNGER IN BREVARD BECAUSE OF YOUR SUPPORT
In 2020, we all came together and forged a new path during the pandemic to help feed hungry kids locally. As we make our way back to a more familiar cadence of larger packing sessions and outdoor fundraising events, we know our success this past year was made possible because of supporters like you.

TCHP partners with United Way of Brevard every year to help feed kids during the summer, because...hunger doesn't take the summer off. Right now we are helping at nearly 40 locations for almost 2,000 children. You'll also find us distributing food packages at Court Kingz in Palm Bay (see below) on Friday nights, offering meals to older kids as well.

The United Way/TCHP Feed and Read program provides a meal and volunteers to read aloud to children. The program aims to reduce hunger and reading loss during the summer through providing nutrition, mentors for kids struggling with their reading, and free books.
Court Kingz Summer Nights

Court Kingz is partnering with Palm Bay Police Department and the City of Palm Bay to host Court Kingz Streetball Nights, every Friday 5pm-10pm at Riviera Park, 550 Riviera Drive NE, June 11 through August 6.

Streetball Nights are free to attend. Kids ages 12-18 are encouraged to bring their best five players to compete against other teams. Individuals are also invited and will be put on pick-up teams.
NORTHROP GRUMMAN'S MOVIE NIGHT SUCCESS!
Northrop Grumman held a movie night fundraiser recently in downtown Eau Gallie. Employees and members of Northrop Grumman's Management Club - Liz Newman, Kimberly Doersam and Celia Wren, visited TCHP on behalf of the apx. 450 club members, with over $800 donation from the event!

Intracoastal Brewing Company and Marie's Sweet Treats donated beer and sweets for the movie night. MANY THANKS to Northrop Grumman, Intracoastal Brewing and Marie's Sweet Treats for their support!
CANAVERAL MASONIC LODGE SUPPORTS OUR KIDS
What does it take to remove at least one obstacle to a child's happiness? Ensuring that their basic needs are met. Canaveral Masonic Lodge recently helped us by presenting a check at The Children's Hunger Project headquarters, and by looks of their faces, they were as delighted in the giving as TCHP kids will be in the receiving!
ROCK PAPER SIMPLE
When The Children's Hunger Project decided a few years ago, that a new website was a necessity rather than a 'want', it was our good fortune (and that of TCHP's kids) to team up with Rock, Paper Simple. They were already supporting TCHP through fundraisers, and the heart and drive of this incredible team made it wonderful to partner with them. They come to our office regularly for packing events like the one pictured here. We are sincerely grateful to the RPS team!
MELBOURNE REGIONAL CHAMBER IS 5-STAR
The Melbourne Regional Chamber is almost 100 years old – yet their commitment to the community is always fresh and exciting! A recent packing group took their job of helping feed hungry kids seriously, really packing two hours with focused dedication. At the end of 2 hours, smiles were on every face, and nearly 800 meals packed! Thank you, Melbourne Regional Chamber team!
PRINCE OF PEACE YOUTH MISSION - KIDS HELPING KIDS
“Imagine a place where you can come and be loved unconditionally, absorbed into a larger family who help one another in times of need…” and the Prince of Peace Youth Mission happily shoulders a task to remove a burden from young children at risk of hunger. We are proud of these young citizens, with a passion for doing good..
ST. MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH CONFIRMATION RETREAT
Once again, a youth group from one of our local churches, dedicates time and effort to helping us feed Brevard's children who might not receive adequate nutrition on weekends and during the summer. We are so grateful because when kids help kids, the impact is so great! We are so happy that our young Brevardians are so capable and dynamically involved in their communities!
THE VIERA COMPANY HOLDS A FOOD DRIVE FOR TCHP KIDS
The Viera Company has been a faithful supporter of the Children's Hunger Project, and recently held a food drive to help fill the coffers so we could pack more food for local children at risk of weekend and summer hunger. What a relief for our kids to benefit from the simple act of a food drive to take a worry "off their plates".

Thanks again to The Viera Company and their employees, whose compassion for kids at risk of hunger make such a difference!
HOME SCHOOL GROUPS HIT HOME WITH THEIR VOLUNTEERISM
Nearly 1200 meals were packed by two different home school groups on two different days! Challenging and rewarding, parents and children alike were bringing sunshine to hungry kids locally through their efforts and we deeply appreciate all our #kidshelpingkids
JOIN AMAZON SMILE TO HELP FEED HUNGRY CHILDREN IN BREVARD COUNTY

Amazon Prime Days means shopping and getting good deals, and is also a way for shoppers to give back to their community.

Shoppers can donate money to their desired charity through AmazonSmile. Click on the organization of your choice and a portion of eligible purchases will be donated.
When you first visit AmazonSmile, you can select The Children's Hunger Project from a list of eligible organizations - or go directly to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/36-4686823

How to turn on AmazonSmile in the mobile app. It's as easy as ABC

A. Get the App - download the Amazon Shopping app on your phone. You can find it in the App Store for iOS or Google Play for Android.

B. Join AmazonSmile - If you are not already an AmazonSmile member, sign up at smile.amazon.com and select The Children's Hunger Project to generate donations with your regular purchases, no cost to you.

C. Turn on AmazonSmile - open the app and find ’Settings’ in the main menu (☰). Tap on ‘AmazonSmile’ and follow the on-screen instructions to turn it on.
A WARM WELCOME TO JEWEL JOHNSON, TCHP OPERATIONS MANAGER
Jewel brings over 33 years of experience working in the Social Service field. She spent her entire career working with the Department of Children and Families in the State of NJ, and held several positions with DCF including Caseworker, Supervisor, Business Manager and lastly before retiring Executive Manager overseeing the Statewide Title IVE program. Jewel has spent her career working with children and families, and looks forward to working with The Children’s Hunger Project in providing the much needed food to children of Brevard County.
LORI MOLLNOW'S NEW ROLE WITH TCHP AS ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
Lori has been with TCHP three years and has proven an invaluable member of the team! She maintains all of our banking, donor tracking, financial reporting and yearly audit (which is a huge job in itself) and solely works on grants, increasing our grant revenue yearly. Lori hails from Virginia, where she served as Executive Director of Colonial Heights Food Pantry and as a member of the FeedMore Advisory Council. Her background includes human resource management, and her passion to serve the community and its children knows no bounds.
While many organizations have federal and state funding, we rely on the goodness of businesses, civic groups, faith-based organizations and individuals. All of our meals are prepped, packed and distributed by volunteers. As a TCHP volunteer commented, “There is nothing more honorable than caring for hungry children. You all are heroes.” THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for being heroes to so many local children.

What can you do to impact a child's life right here in Brevard?
Volunteer, share our mission with others, and make a monthly donation of any amount.

Just 12.50 per month (less than 42 cents per day) feeds one child on weekends for an entire school year!
For those who can make a significant contribution, consider joining the Children’s Circle of Hope Society - this society is open to anyone contributing $1,000 or more annually. Contributions can be set up on a recurring basis of $84 per month.

Many thanks to local businesses, organizations and individuals that have stepped up to help us with our funding needs. Because of your help, we are making the lives of children in Brevard better during a challenging time.

PS: Please consider including The Children's Hunger Project in your beneficiary and estate plans. Leave a lasting legacy of fighting childhood hunger in our community!
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You give hungry children in Brevard hope!

The Children's Hunger Project is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt charitable organization.         
TCHP has consistently provided weekend meals for school children in Brevard County since 2010.