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    C.H.O.W. WAGON
    Eradicating Hunger in our Community!

    WHY WE ROLL

    Because no child should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from.

    Together, WE
    Can Make a Difference!

    Dr. Vanessa Gattis - Founder at community event
    FROM THE FOUNDER

    Dr. Vanessa Gattis

    I started C.H.O.W. Wagon with a simple but powerful belief: every child deserves access to nutritious food. I saw too many children struggling to focus in school because they were hungry. I saw families making impossible choices between food and other basic needs. I knew I had to do something.

    C.H.O.W. Wagon is more than a program, it's a promise. A promise that we will show up for our children, our schools, and our communities with dignity, love, and consistency.

    Together, WE can create a world where no one goes hungry.

    Thank you for being part of this movement.
    — Dr. Vanessa Gattis

    THE PROBLEM

    Why Childhood Hunger Matters

    Hunger affects more than just an empty stomach. It affects everything.

    Poor Health

    Lack of proper nutrition leads to health issues.

    Poor Academic Performance

    Hunger makes it hard to focus and learn.

    Behavioral Challenges

    Hunger can lead to irritability, stress and anxiety.

    Long-Term Impact

    It can affect a child's future opportunities and success.

    Child struggling in classroom due to hunger

    THE SOLUTION

    How C.H.O.W. Wagon Works

    WE COLLECT

    We gather food and resources from our generous community partners.

    WE PARTNER

    We work with schools and organizations to identify needs.

    WE DISTRIBUTE

    We deliver food directly to schools and communities.

    WE NOURISH

    We ensure children and families have access to the food they need to thrive.

    Volunteer distributing food to child
    C.H.O.W. WAGON IN ACTION

    THE VISION

    A HUNGER-FREE FUTURE

    We're building a future where every child has reliable access to nutritious food.

    21
    Pantries Today
    40
    By 2030
    Happy child with healthy meal

    Expanding our impact. Strengthening our communities. Changing lives.

    JOIN THE MISSION

    Together, We Can Make a Difference!

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