School Lunch Debt Freedom

According to the National Education Association (nea.org) - "Missing meals and experiencing hunger impair children’s development and achievement. Studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Pediatrics, and the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry document the negative effects of hunger on children’s academic performance and behavior in school. Hungry children have lower math scores. They are also are more likely to repeat a grade, come to school late, or miss it entirely." 

I am sure most people believe that this couldn't be happening in our own community, but the truth is,  Litchfield Public Schools currently has a negative lunch account balance of $-1676.42.  My goal is to pay off that debt, then donate the remaining portion towards helping students next year for the 2017/2018 school year who may find themselves in need.  Our children should only have to focus on their learning, not about having a hungry stomach.  Let's help to ensure that no child has to go hungry.

I do want to add, that yes, I am an educator, but I am not employed by Litchfield Public Schools.  My two step-children do attend school in Litchfield.  This fundraiser was also not a request of the school district, I am just looking to help out the children in my community.