11 million kids in America aren't getting the food and nourishment that they need to be healthy. Here are some facts about childhood hunger that everyone should be made aware of.
A child dies every 10 seconds from malnutrition
Nearly half of all deaths among children under 5 are caused by hunger
Young girls are especially at risk of hunger
Children are more than twice as likely to face extreme poverty
Giving kids early and regular access to nutritious meals saves lives