SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – Now that students are back in the classroom, the lunch table has also becomes a priority.
Hungry Hearts is an organization that aims to eliminate school lunch debt for all students in the Sioux Falls school district. They got off to a good start this school year, hosting a back-to-school event at the Barrel House.
“It started out really small just with Jesse and me starting a little fundraiser. It’s just grown. The needs there, times are tough right now just for everyone to feed their family at home, let alone at school,” Mark Fonder said, owner of the Barrel House.
It included a backpack and supply giveaway.
Different organizations also matched donations of up to 20 thousand dollars.
“I have a little daughter myself that’s in elementary school so to know that I’m here to volunteer and help and see the kids smiles when they get to pick out …