We're Head over Meals this May as we count down to World Hunger Day. All month long we're partnering with local restaurants to help feed hungry schoolchildren. When you eat at a Head Over Meals participating restaurant, a portion of the proceeds from selected dishes will go directly to feeding hungry Filipino schoolchildren. Want to help but can't make it to a restaurant? Support Filipino schoolchildren here.
Many children in the Philippines suffer from poor diet and inadequate nutrition often leading to undernourishment and negatively impacting mental and physical development. However, with proper nutrition cognitive development is improved and children are more likely to stay in school longer, giving them a chance at a better life (World Bank 2021). At Thrive our aim is to provide the brain fuel children need to start their day and reach their full potential one healthy meal at a time.
Thrive's daily healthy meal deliveries provide school children a head start to the most crucial part of their day, which allows them to better focus on learning. With a full belly, children are much more attentive and ready and eager to learn. Here's to better days and brighter futures for all!
Directors and teachers of schools that benefit from Thrive's feeding program have consistently reported higher attendance rates and a greater desire to learn. These factors will have a direct impact on academic performance and may also decrease the likelihood of dropping out. By continuing their education and growing into contributing members of society, children have the potential to break the cycle of poverty.
