This year I am proud to say that I have been serving on the Associate Board at Filling in the Blanks and we’re close to our year‑end fundraising goal — just $136,000 away — and every bit of support helps us get there.

Filling in the Blanks delivers weekend meal bags to 11,000 children, helping close the gap for students who rely on free or reduced‑price meals at school and often face food scarcity on the weekends. They also distribute 90,000 pounds of fresh food every month through weekend mobile pantry events. With hunger rates rising and demand at an all‑time high, their ability to continue this work depends on support from friends like you. Today, they serve over 200 sites across Fairfield, Westchester, and Putnam Counties, and by the end of 2025, will have provided 5.8 million weekend meals to children in low‑income households.

Here’s how you can help:

Donate: Any amount truly makes a difference. Eighty‑five cents of every dollar goes directly to food — high‑quality, consistent items chosen with dignity and care. For perspective, $40 feeds one child for a month, and $500 feeds a child for an entire year.

Spread the Word: Share my fundraising page with your friends, family, and networks so we can reach even more supporters.

Your gift today doesn’t just provide meals — it creates stability, restores opportunities, and transforms lives. Thank you for supporting this effort and helping ensure every child has the chance to thrive, it means so much to me..