Being a teacher, I see it all the time: kids who rely on school for their most basic needs; breakfast, lunch, and the comfort of knowing someone cares. During the school year, that safety net is there. But when the holidays come… it vanishes.

For some children, a school meal is the only thing between them and hunger. And when school is out, they go home to uncertainty... empty pantries, stretched budgets, and quiet tables that should be filled with laughter and food. No child should have to worry about their next meal. No child should feel left behind when the world takes a holiday break.

That’s why I started this mission. To step in. To make sure kids have nourishing meals, little treats, and a reminder that someone is thinking of them, even when school doors are closed. Because every child deserves to feel safe, cared for, and remembered... holidays included.

Together, we can change that. One student, one meal, one full belly at a time.

Untidy Fam, let's do this.

If you’re interested, on my podcast, I talk all about my reasoning behind this project and past stories that inspired this whole thing.

Give it a listen:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/untidy-teacher/id1826637100?i=1000733858416

Untidy Teacher: Filling Bellies