It was 2014 when KPRC 2 first introduced Houston’s Kenny Thompson to the nation.
We had gotten wind of his efforts to help feed students at Valley Oaks Elementary School at the Spring Branch Independent School District. It all started when Thompson was visiting two of the students he mentored -- when one of them was given an alternative lunch in the cafeteria -- featuring a cold cheese sandwich -- because the student’s lunch account was in the negative. Thompson -- bothered the student had been singled out -- took immediate action and paid the student’s bill.
But, Thompson went even further. He ended up paying off the accounts of 459 students in all. After we told his story -- his efforts quickly went viral. Inspired by the overwhelming appreciation he saw from students and their families -- Thompson eventually founded the non-profit Feed the Future Forward. They find schools in need -- or are contacted by districts with students who need help and they pay for students’ lunches.Thompson’s 501c3 has advised many groups across the country -- but donated funds are directed strictly to Houston area students.
“We know that the success of a student is always going to depend, especially, not just only in the classroom, but what they’re going to eat in the cafeteria on a daily basis,” said Michael Francis, Director of School Nutrition Services at Spring Branch ISD.
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