Childhood Hunger Initiative

During the 2025–2026 school year, the Rosa Verde Foundation proudly partnered with Longleaf Elementary School to expand the Foundation’s Childhood Hunger Initiative and achieve significant growth in serving local children.

Program Highlights

Served 40 students at Longleaf Elementary School every week, doubling the number of children served from the previous year.
Distributed 1,360 weekend Power Packs, doubling the 672 packs distributed the year before.
Contributed 99.75 volunteer hours, including the following:
- Grocery shopping
- Inventory management
- Power Pack assembly
- Delivery and distribution

These accomplishments reflect the dedication of our members who make this program possible.

Going Beyond the Standard

Our Childhood Hunger Initiative is committed to providing more than the minimum nutritional requirements. While the standard Power Pack includes two breakfasts, two lunches, and two snacks, every Rosa Verde Foundation Power Pack distributed to students at Longleaf Elementary School contained these items:

3 Breakfasts

3 Lunches
3 Dinners
3 Snacks
2 Juices

By exceeding the standard, we help ensure that children have additional nutritious meals throughout the weekend, providing greater food security for both students and their families.

Beyond Food: Caring for the Whole Child

The Rosa Verde Foundation believes that meeting children's needs extends beyond providing meals.

During our Second Annual Christmas Sock Drive, our members collected more than 200 pairs of new socks. Every student participating in the Childhood Hunger Initiative at Longleaf Elementary School received a week's supply of socks, promoting warmth, comfort, and confidence. Additional donations were provided to Ronald McDonald House Charities, allowing us to extend our support to even more families in need.

Join Us in Making a Difference

Every donation, volunteer hour, and community partnership helps us move closer to a future where no child has to worry about where their next meal will come from.

Together, we can fight childhood hunger, invest in education, and strengthen our community—one child, one family, and one act of kindness at a time

The $1,000 grant awarded by Casey’s provided meaningful support for the Rosa Verde Foundation’s Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (CHIPP) project at Longleaf Elementary School. One hundred percent (100%) of the $1,000 grant was used directly toward the purchase of food items for Power Packs distributed to 59 plus students during the 2026–2027 school year. Casey’s generous funding helped the Rosa Verde Foundation provide nutritious meals and snacks to children experiencing food insecurity during weekends and extended school breaks. The grant supported the initial distribution of Power Packs for the 2026–2027 school term, helping ensure that participating students had access to additional food outside of regular school hours. We are grateful to Casey’s for investing in our community and helping the Rosa Verde Foundation continue its commitment to fighting childhood hunger and supporting local children and families.

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