The Beth dillinger foundation "nourish to flourish" Program

At the Beth Dillinger Foundation, we believe that no child should have to wonder where their next meal will come from. Sadly, for far too many children in our community, hunger is a constant reality, especially on weekends when school-provided meals aren’t available.

That’s where our Nourish to Flourish program steps in.

Each school year, we provide food to chronically hungry children so they don’t have to face the weekend with empty stomachs. These children are referred by school staff who recognize the signs of ongoing hunger, kids who come to school tired, distracted, or simply too hungry to focus. We aim to break that cycle.

Every Wednesday, our family personally delivers meal bags to seven local schools. Each bag contains enough food to get a child through the weekend, so they return to school on Monday ready to learn, play, and just be kids. By Friday afternoon, these bags are discreetly placed into students’ backpacks, preserving their dignity while ensuring their most basic needs are met.

This work is deeply personal to us. Week after week, we see the difference a simple bag of food can make. We know that when a child is nourished, they’re better equipped to flourish, not just academically, but socially and emotionally, too.

To fund this vital program, we host an annual Poker Tournament, which has become one of the biggest fundraisers supporting our mission. It’s a night of fun, generosity, and community spirit, but most importantly, it helps us keep the shelves stocked and the meals going out. The proceeds from the tournament allow us to continue reaching the children who need us most.

And we’re not stopping here.

Our dream is to expand, to serve even more schools, feed more children, and create a stronger, more supported community. But we can’t do it without you.

Please consider supporting the Beth Dillinger Foundation’s Nourish to Flourish program. Whether you choose to donate, volunteer, or help spread the word, your contribution makes a real and lasting impact. Together, we can ensure that no child in our community goes hungry, and that every child has the nourishment they need to thrive.

Let’s Nourish to Flourish, because every child deserves a full belly and a bright future.

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