A new grant from the organization No Kid Hungry is putting the power of change in the hands of Texas pediatricians.
– Holidays are associated with many joyous things but some tough topics as well, like hunger.In Bexar County, there are 112,810 food insecure as of 2020, according to data from Feeding Texas and the USDA.That’s one of the reasons for a new grant from the organization
The organization leaders thought, why not bring the crucial topic of food instability into those exam rooms? “Bringing the conversation up, having the right questions that don’t make people feel ashamed or stigmatized,” Sanchez Hare said. “There’s a lot of stigma around hunger, particularly among parents who feel it’s your job to make sure your child has enough.”
Sanchez Hare believes simple yet specific questions from pediatricians can make a powerful difference.
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