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The Third Meal News: Making a Positive Impact on the Community

Welcome to our news page! Here, we share the latest updates on our organization's efforts to make a positive impact on our community. From our fundraising events to volunteer initiatives, we're committed to addressing hunger in america. Check back often for the latest news and updates. Together, we can make a difference.
  1. Huge thanks to Ken Daley for use of his artwork on our site. Three of his books have special interest to us, as they are centered on the beauty of food and meals with loved ones: A Feast for Joseph Jayden's Impossible Garden Granny's Kitchen This from Ken: Over the past few years, I have been privileged to work on various children’s books with talented authors and writers. https://www.kendaleyart.com My passion lies with stories that reflect my heritage as the child of immigrants, my connection to the Caribbean, and the richness and expanse of the African Diaspora. I believe that

  2. We are excited to announce our newest school - Thackerville Elementary in Oklahoma! We are now feeding 50 pre-K and Kindergarten students at our newest school through your donations. Thanks for your generosity. Welcome and thank you Danielle!

  3. Ray Roske first learned of the complexities and shame associated with students who receive federal assistance from his son's former girlfriend, a Denver Public Schools teacher. “More than 80 percent of her first-grade class" was on the National School Lunch Program, recalls Roske, co-founder of The Third Meal, a non-profit that promotes what he calls “dining with dignity."

  4. Our newest partner with Douglas County School District in Colorado! Meet Lasinda Crane of Cranelli’s Italian Restaurant in Lone Tree.

  5. The Third Meal as featured in the Reno News & Review