As part of the Good Egg Project, where farmers donate to local food banks, America's egg farmers are joining forces with Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign to raise awareness and encourage others to help fight childhood hunger.
"As egg farmers, it's essential we do our part to help feed the hungry and we are committed to providing Americans, especially children, with high-quality protein eggs so they can stay energized and perform their best," said Roger Deffner, chairman of the American Egg Board.
"In addition to donating more than 48 million eggs to local food banks across the country, America's egg farmers are proud to partner with Share Our Strength to support and feed kids in need," Deffner said.
"Childhood hunger is a nationwide problem. The good news, however, is that it is a solvable problem," said Billy Shore, founder and CEO of Share Our Strength.
"The No Kid Hungry strategy is ensuring kids in need are getting the healthy food they need, every day. Working with partners like America's egg farmers, we are successfully connecting more kids to effective nutrition programs inside and outside the classroom while teaching families how to cook healthy, affordable meals," Shore added.
Those interested in fighting childhood hunger can take the Good Egg Project pledge. For every pledge made, America's egg farmers will donate one egg to local food banks.
Feeding hungry children starts with breakfast
Eggs are a good source of high-quality protein that helps keep children energized, and research shows that starting the day with breakfast leads to better learning and test scores in schools. Eggs are also one of the few foods that are naturally a good source of vitamin D, which aids calcium in helping grow strong bones. However, high-quality protein foods like eggs are often in short supply at the nation's food banks, where many families go for food support - especially during summer months.
Once eggs are laid, farmers carefully wash, package and deliver to the grocery store - or food bank - within 72 hours, ensuring families and children in need are getting a quality, nutritious product.
"As egg farmers, it's essential we do our part to help feed the hungry and we are committed to providing Americans, especially children, with high-quality protein eggs so they can stay energized and perform their best," said Roger Deffner, chairman of the American Egg Board.
"In addition to donating more than 48 million eggs to local food banks across the country, America's egg farmers are proud to partner with Share Our Strength to support and feed kids in need," Deffner said.
"Childhood hunger is a nationwide problem. The good news, however, is that it is a solvable problem," said Billy Shore, founder and CEO of Share Our Strength.
"The No Kid Hungry strategy is ensuring kids in need are getting the healthy food they need, every day. Working with partners like America's egg farmers, we are successfully connecting more kids to effective nutrition programs inside and outside the classroom while teaching families how to cook healthy, affordable meals," Shore added.
Those interested in fighting childhood hunger can take the Good Egg Project pledge. For every pledge made, America's egg farmers will donate one egg to local food banks.
Feeding hungry children starts with breakfast
Eggs are a good source of high-quality protein that helps keep children energized, and research shows that starting the day with breakfast leads to better learning and test scores in schools. Eggs are also one of the few foods that are naturally a good source of vitamin D, which aids calcium in helping grow strong bones. However, high-quality protein foods like eggs are often in short supply at the nation's food banks, where many families go for food support - especially during summer months.
Once eggs are laid, farmers carefully wash, package and deliver to the grocery store - or food bank - within 72 hours, ensuring families and children in need are getting a quality, nutritious product.
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