| Growing Hope Against Hunger is a Sesame Street television special featuring Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams Paisley, Elmo, Rosita, and Grover. This one-hour special, made possible by the generous support of Walmart raises awareness of the widespread issue of hunger in the United States and its impact on children. It provides simple, empowering strategies to families who aren't sure where their next meal will come from - and to others who want to help. Check out the resources below and also at Learn more at www.sesamestreet.org/food. | ||
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Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams Paisley and Elmo talk about hunger. © 2011 Sesame Workshop. Photo by: Gil Vaknin. |
Rosita, Elmo, and Lily learn how growing food in a community garden. © 2011 Sesame Workshop. Photo by: Gil Vaknin |
Grover donated canned food to the food drive to help others in need. © 2011 Sesame Workshop. Photo by: Gil Vaknin |
| Family Letter >> Sesame Street has created Growing Hope Against Hunger in an effort to provide support for and communicate strategies to familes with children who struggle with hunger. Read this letter to learn more. |
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| Our Shopping List >> A shopping list for children and parents to use. |
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| Provider Guide >> Many families may find it difficult to pay for - or get access to - nutritious foods. In such situations, they may find it especially hard to make healthy choices. As a provider working directly with families, you can help them know that they can eat well. And you can help them do so no matter their budget or time constraints. |
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| Cooking With Chef Art Smith >> Try these four easy-to-follow, healthy recipes that will help you stretch your food ingredients and your dollar. |
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| A Delicious Day - A Children's Story >> Join Big Bird, Granny Bird, and Big Bird's cousin Natalie as they visit the local food pantry and grocery store. |
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Food For Thought: Eating Well On A Budget >> |
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| Anytime & Sometime Foods >> "Anytime" Foods These are foods that are good to eat anytime. They are the healthiest foods with nutrients to help you grow up healthy. "Sometime" Foods These foods are the least healthy. That's why they're once-in-awhile foods. |
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| Food For Thought: Eating Well On A Budget is a bilingual, multimedia program designed to help support families who have children between the ages of 2 and 8 and are coping with uncertain or limited access to affordable and nutritious food. |
