Years ago I opened my best friend's refrigerator, only to discover that she and her little brother were in desperate need of food. 

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The image of my friend Liz's empty refrigerator stayed with me through childhood and into my adult life. 

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One day, I wrote out the story. 

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Maddi's Fridge has taken me on an incredible journey.

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• I've met parents who, desperate to feed their children, have found comfort and understanding at foodbanks throughout the United States. 

• I've met adults who pulled me aside to tell me of the weeks or months when, as children, they had empty refrigerators.

• I've met children who have so little in their home, but still bring in one or two granola bars when their school has a food drive because they are worried about their friends who have less than they do.  

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There are wonderful and loving people in this country! Let's do what we can to support every child, every parent, and every adult. 

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Donate to Feeding America today. Each donation, no matter how small, makes a huge difference. 

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