Feeding and Educating Our Neighbors with Real, Local Food.
Right now, children in Sullivan County, New York don’t have enough to eat. And they struggle to tell real food from processed — and why it matters.
Your support today puts nutritious meals made with real, local food on tables tonight — and teaches kids how to build healthier tomorrows.
Hunger Can’t Wait. Education Feeds Change.
A huge thank you to Drue Pennella from Pure Motion Pictures, LLC for donating his incredible talents and time to produce this video.
Watch Our Impact Story
See how we are transforming lives in Sullivan County through our Family Meal Program
Founders’ Story
“Our goal is to do everything we can to eradicate the problem [of food insecurity] in Sullivan County. No one in our county should go to bed hungry.”
When Sims and Kirsten Foster discovered that their home, Sullivan County, ranked 60 out of 62 in New York State in community health, they knew they had to act. "Caring for people is what hospitality is all about," said Sims, who together with his wife also operate a hospitality business in their community. So they rolled up their sleeves and founded A Single Bite, working to improve the health of children one bite at a time.
The Problem We’re Solving
1 in 5 Children in Sullivan County faces food insecurity
Sullivan County ranks 57th of 62 New York counties in health outcomes.
28% of children live below the poverty line
14% of households lack the resources to access healthy food.
Hunger impacts learning, growth, and long-term health.
Kids lack the skills and knowledge to choose real, healthy food
We’re here to change that — for good— with your help.
Our Healthy Solutions in Action
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Family Meal Program
Addressing hunger today
Delivering nutritious, chef-prepared meals directly to families with children facing food insecurity - because no child should go to bed hungry. We've served over 206,000 meals since 2020, providing more than 900 meals every week to families in need throughout the county with the help of 35 active volunteers.
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Real Food Education
Empowering the next generation
Teaching every 7th grader in Sullivan County to distinguish between real, nutritious food and processed food alternatives. Our program empowers young people to make healthy choices that will benefit them for life. We've now reached over 2,400 students with this vital education over four sessions with each class.
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Local Food Distribution
Strengthening our food system
Getting more locally grown food to school cafeterias and local food pantries, ensuring fresh, local produce reaches those who need it most while supporting our agricultural community. We're helping food service directors put more local food on school menus and making real food accessible to everyone.
Our Impact
215,000+
Meals Served to Sullivan County Families since 2020
2,400+
7th Graders Reached Through Real Food Education
Over 35
Active volunteers supporting our Family Meal Program
1000+
Weekly Meals Currently Being Delivered to our Families
“Through our work, we are committed to supporting our children, our schools, and our farmers by being a resource in the community to ensure the distribution of local, real food to those who need it most.”
8,000 pounds
Donated local food used in our family and school meal programs
100,000 pounds+
Amount of locally produced food rescued and redistributed in our community
1 in 5
Number of children in our community who are still not getting enough to eat
$55,000
Amount of locally produced food rescued and redistributed in our community
How You Can Help
Every dollar makes a difference in a child's life
Your support fills plates, fuels young minds, and builds a healthier future.
Donate Now
Every $10 feeds one family tonight. A $40 monthly contribution feeds a family for the year. How many families can you feed?
Volunteer With Us
Our Family Meal Program would not be possible without our volunteers. Can you donate an hour a week?
Spread the Word
Share our mission and help connect more families with the support they need.
Together we can eradicate food insecurity in Sullivan County, A Single Bite at a time.
Are you struggling to feed your family? Please see resources below or reach out to us for help. You are not alone.
A Single Bite's Family Meal Program provides free prepared meals for families with children.
Additional Local Resources can be found here: Local Food Pantries, Community Resources, Food Assistance Resources
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