
In fact, food banks in the Feeding America network distributed 6.1 billion meals to individuals and families during this pandemic, an increase of 43% from 2019. The job loss in communities as businesses had to shut down or reduce capacity has left many families across the country relying on food banks. Based on Feeding America’s food insecurity projections released in March, it is anticipated that 42 million people may experience food insecurity this year-up from 35 million pre-pandemic. The need for food and nutritional assistance is growing.

RELATED: 6-Year-Old Launches Non-Profit To Feed Homeless (Moms): How did this epic project begin?


What follows is a lightly edited transcript of our interview with the family. had the opportunity to chat with Dan and YouTube cinema star Maddie.
