Thousands Of Children Left Hungry After Winter Storm Closes Their Schools

Thousands Of Children Left Hungry After Winter Storm Closes Their Schools

 

PHILADELPHIA (CBS)— As many children throughout Philadelphia enjoy that one last sled ride down the Art Museum’s snow covered steps before class resumes Wednesday, advocates say some less fortunate students may be suffering.

“It’s a day of cold. It’s a day of worry,” said John Ducoff, of the Covenant House. “It’s a day of stress, and it’s a day of ‘where I am going to go and what I am going to eat’?”

Peoples Emergency Center, a homeless advocacy group, estimates there are at least 4,300 homeless students in Philadelphia. Many of them end up at the Covenant House for shelter and a hot meal.

“Schools are closed,” John said. “That could be the only meal that young person is going to eat that day.”

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