About Us
Who We Are
Fueling Brainpower for Kids
Hunger impedes children’s ability to think, learn and develop. The school breakfast and lunch program feed children at school but not on weekends. Recognizing the tremendous need, Food for Thought was born.
This unique all-volunteer community non-profit organization, established in December 2006, is dedicated to reducing hunger and academic risk facing elementary children in Dare County by providing healthy meals to build strong minds.
How? By providing nutritious and child-pleasing nonperishable breakfasts, lunches and snacks for elementary children who meet specific family criteria* in Dare County on the weekends and holidays during the school year.
In February 2006, this all volunteer program began as a pilot serving 54 children who met specific criteria at Manteo Elementary School. The need was so great and the benefits so apparent that Food for Thought expanded in September 2006 to encompass elementary schools, preschool and secondary students. Last summer, the first weekend summer program was initiated in partnership with the area YMCA.
Today, businesses, churches, community groups, governmental officials and private citizens have joined
together in this community outreach program that now serves more than 490 deserving youth
for only $6.50 a week for four meals and snacks.
* each eligible child meets the federal criteria for free and reduced breakfasts and lunches
Structure
One of only a few organizations of its kind in the state, Food for Thought has an active, dedicated all volunteer leadership structure committed to hard work and business acumen.
Board of Directors
The fourteen-member working board, composed of community leaders, meets once a month to discuss issues and plan for the future. This all volunteer working board oversees the program which has been highly received by both school administration, school personnel and the participating families. The board members are:
Committees
There are eight key committees that address major issues:
- Executive
- Community Outreach
- Development
- Facility
- Finance
- Marketing
- Membership
- Volunteer Group Leader
Interested in helping out? See What YOU Can Do to Help!
Sample weekend meals. The meals were developed by the Dare County Schools nutritionist. A typical breakfast includes milk, fruit juice, and cereal or breakfast bar. A typical lunch includes milk, an entree, fresh fruit, applesauce,and a pudding cup. A typical weekend bag contains two breakfasts, two lunches and two snacks ($6.50). On holiday weekends, there are more meals.
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