Hunger affects more than just physical health in children
I started The Sheridan Story nine years ago because a principal told me her students couldn’t pay attention in class because they were hungry. Today I had a very small
Learn moreEven within families, there are food gaps
Two days ago, we got a call from a local mom. She has two kids in schools in the Northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities. She told us how the
Learn moreA new program launched – closing the August Food Gap
We are excited about a new opportunity to serve our community – there is a significant (and little-known) food gap we are now helping to close! In August, when summer
Learn moreWhy do you do this? What’s your motivation?
I often get asked those two questions simultaneously from people wondering why I left the corporate world six years ago to start this nonprofit, dedicated solely to fighting child hunger.
Learn moreBreakfast After the Bell
At The Sheridan Story, our mission is simple: to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. We know that our students thrive when we as a community put our
Learn moreIMPORTANT: The Sheridan Story & the government shutdown
About an hour ago, I sent the below email to all of The Sheridan Story’s 200 schools. With the federal government shutdown continuing and no end in sight, we are
Learn moreRecent news coverage of winter break food program
The Sheridan Story was recently featured in multiple news stories covering our Winter Break food program in partnership with the John W. Mooty Family Foundation and the YMCA. Some of
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A Hunger-Free Holiday!
I am told over and over by school principles, social workers, and teachers that they have children in their school who don’t look forward to winter break because they don’t
Learn moreYou’re Invited: 2018 Holiday Packing Event
The most wonderful time of the year! You are cordially invited to The Sheridan Story’s Annual Holiday Packing Event on Saturday, December 8th from 9:00 am – 11:00 am. In
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