“Homework” over Winter Break?
At the District 196 fundraiser last year, we heard a story from Principal Michelle from Greenleaf Elementary School in Apple Valley that was a good reminder of how vital our
Learn moreWe got the inside scoop on Izzy’s Ice Cream 13 Days of Giving
The Sheridan Story is a featured organization in Izzy’s Ice Cream 13 Days of Giving this year. From February 1st – 13th, Izzy’s is donating $2 from each Single or
Learn moreMinnesota Wild hosts food drive benefiting The Sheridan Story
The Sheridan Story is the beneficiary of the Minnesota Wild food drive, presented by Toyota, on Feb. 4 when it plays the Chicago Blackhawks at 7 p.m. at Excel Energy
Learn moreHunger affects more than just physical health in children
I started The Sheridan Story nine years ago because a principal told me her students couldn’t pay attention in class because they were hungry. Today I had a very small
Learn moreEven within families, there are food gaps
Two days ago, we got a call from a local mom. She has two kids in schools in the Northwest suburbs of the Twin Cities. She told us how the
Learn moreA new program launched – closing the August Food Gap
We are excited about a new opportunity to serve our community – there is a significant (and little-known) food gap we are now helping to close! In August, when summer
Learn moreWhy do you do this? What’s your motivation?
I often get asked those two questions simultaneously from people wondering why I left the corporate world six years ago to start this nonprofit, dedicated solely to fighting child hunger.
Learn moreBreakfast After the Bell
At The Sheridan Story, our mission is simple: to fight child hunger through community and school partnerships. We know that our students thrive when we as a community put our
Learn moreIMPORTANT: The Sheridan Story & the government shutdown
About an hour ago, I sent the below email to all of The Sheridan Story’s 200 schools. With the federal government shutdown continuing and no end in sight, we are
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