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WHY DO KIDS GO HUNGRY?

THE SCOPE OF THE PROBLEM

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million kids are at risk of hunger in America

million homes withchildren receive food from food pantries

million kids qualify for summer meals but don’t receive them

million children inAmerica live in poverty

million eligible children do not receive free or reduced-price school breakfast

is the average weekly income of a family living at the poverty line

million Americans usefood stamps; half are children

is the average food stamp benefit per person, per day

“Running a Summer Meals program on Federal reimbursements alone is like trying to open a restaurant with only food. No chairs, no forks, no wait staff.” – Anne Sheridan, Maryland Director for No Kid Hungry Campaign

LACK OF CLEAR ACCOUNTABILITY

SHARE OUR STRENGTH brings together key stakeholders from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors around a common table to map out comprehensive plans to end childhood hunger at a state and local level.

WHAT IS SHARE OUR STRENGTH?

• SNAP (food stamps)

• Summer Food Service Program

• School Breakfast

• WIC (Supplemental Nutrition)

• Afterschool snack/meal programs

• Nutrition Education

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SHARE OUR STRENGTH has set an audacious but achievable goal to end childhood hunger in the US by 2015.

EXAMPLE: MARYLAND SUMMER MEALS

SHARE OUR STRENGTH funded summer breakfast and lunch programs increase access to healthy meals for kids when they are away from school programs.

EXAMPLE: SUMMER MEALS BUS

COOKING MATTERS empowers families with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to prepare healthy affordable meals.

87% of adults report improving their cooking skills.

69% of adults said they were eating more fruit and vegetables than before the course.

EXAMPLE: EDUCATION IMPACT

TASTE OF THE NATION is the premier culinary benefit dedicated to ending childhood hunger in AmericaRaised over $73M to date+40 events across the United States and Canada

EXAMPLE: LOCAL FUNDRAISING

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Bar Agricole, Benu, Manzanita, A16, Bar Crudo, Bar Tartine, barbacco, Orson/Citizen Cake, COCO500 & The Moss Room, Delfina, Dosa, Jardinière, Maverick, Serpentine, Slow Club, SPQR, Zare at Fly Trap, and many more.

TASTE OF THE NATION SAN FRANCISCO is seeking Corporate Sponsors for its annual fundraising event.

April 7, 2011 at the Bently Reserve with +1000 participants.

Last year’s participating restaurants included:

• Early arrival for Top Sponsors – enjoy early entrance to mingle with guest chefs, enjoy a glass of champagne, and have an early view of auction items

• Positioning of company’s logo on all printed event material

• Positioning for event signage

• Positioning and link on San Francisco’s website www.tasteofthenation.org

• Sponsor recognition during opening remarks at event

• Opportunity for live comments during the event

• Company name listed in all press releases

• Logo inclusion in email blast

• Product or literature in post-event goody bag

• Event ticket bundles

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

EXECUTIVE CHEF: $50,000

SOUS CHEF: $25,000

HOST: $10,000

Custom Sponsor Benefits can include the following:

Daniel BouludDaniel, Café Boulud

Govind ArmstrongTable 8, Chadwick

Thomas KellerFrench Laundry, Bouchon, Per Se

Traci Des JardinsJardinière, Public House, Mijita

Todd EnglishOLiVES, Figs

Wolfgang Puck

Spago, Chinois, CUT

Floyd CardozTabla

Mary Sue Milliken & Susan FenigerCiudad, Border Grill

AMERICA’S TOP CHEFS

SHARE OUR STRENGTH is the charity of choice for the culinary community.

TOP NATIONAL CORPORATE SPONSORS