My household made more than enough money to feed myself and my two siblings.

I still went hungry due to neglect and abuse. Sometimes I would ask other kids for the food they didn't want at lunch, like carrots or a milk box. They made fun of me to my face and among themselves but I didn't care, I wanted the calories.

I still would have suffered in school, but I would have learned and accomplished more without the hunger. All I wanted was to get home at three pm and eat as much as I could for 'breakfast.'

These programs are just humane and I am so thankful that even one kid will be helped by them. But I know it will be more.