Does America have a problem with child hunger?

Yes! Millions of children experience food insecurity annually. According to the USDA, in 2022, 17% of U.S. households with children experienced food insecurity, impacting 13.4 million children. That means 1 in 5 American children don't have enough food, or don't know where their next meal will come from. When children have enough food, they can concentrate on important things like doing well in school, playing sports, and graduating.

The non-profit Feeding America is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs, they helped provide 6.6 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also helps to prevent food waste, improve food security, and push for legislation that protects people from going hungry.

The Itty Bitty Bakers Annual Bake Sale invites young bakers to showcase their baking talents while supporting a great cause. Participants will bake recipes at home and present them for sale, with all proceeds going to Feeding America.