24 Universities across the Midwest Unite to get Kids Back to School. One meal at a Time

 

Help Us Raise Money for ONE MILLION LUNCHES for rural children in need.

Why? 124 MM Students have dropped out of school to find work because they are hungry. 1 out of 3 rural school children will drop out of school by the third grade to work for food.

Who is the money going to? Advancement for Rural Kids (ARK) a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to eradicating hunger in rural communities to get kids back to school.  ARK’s award winning program has been proven to increase school attendance, eliminate hunger, and end malnutrition. Along with creating new sources of income for parents and community members, partner communities become self-sufficient and the cycle of poverty is broken within just three years.

How much should I donate?
5cents = One lunch
$15= Feed 1 STUDENT for 1 School Year
$500 = Feed an ENTIRE CLASS for 1 School Year

How does ARK do this?
No Handouts, ever. Ark Partners with Communities have who have dreams and are willing to invest in themselves.
5 cent lunches: Award winning program gives kids organic, lunches harvested from local farms and gardens at the low cost of 5 cents
...And it's working! Classroom attendance is up to 94% and after 3 years the program is self-sustainable.

How else can I help? Help us spread the word by following us on instagram @_foramillion and don't forget to show your support for the movement by posting a photo with your ___for a million sign and tag us! 

 

  About the Organizations
ARK, partners with rural communities to feed, keep kids in school, and create new income. ARK is ridiculously serious about creating solutions WITH the community. It only invests in communities that invest in themselves and only in solutions that locals can afford. ARK tracks impact and cash flows, and creates a better future for all involved in the journey – student, teacher, parent, community, investor, ARK die hard. It is a 501(c)(3) organization in the US, collaborates with talent and welcomes support from all over the world. www.ruralkids.org

MAFA, founded in 1996, is a student led non-profit organization comprised of Filipino-American students and clubs from 24 universities in the Midwest. Through its programming, MAFA promotes unity and cooperation amongst Filipino and Filipino Americans around the Midwest, cultivates the appreciation for Filipino heritage and culture, expands students’ professional networks and skill sets, and sheds light and deepens dialogue on current Filipino and Filipino American issues. www.wearemafa.wix.com/mafa

Hidden Apron, is a roving collective of day jobbers, side hustlers, and weekend warriors who are in love with all things gustatory. Featuring cuisine that crosses cultures and eras, Hidden Apron sets out to have people cook more, eat better, and live well. We believe that good food is a vital enjoyment that not only keeps us alive, but lets us live. Comprised of ordinary people cooking and eating in extraordinary ways, Hidden Apron creates moveable feasts, caters private events, and hosts several blogs and a recently launched podcast. www.hiddenapron.com