The journey I've experienced that led me to create Mama Linda Long Handled Spoon is a long one, but I will keep this note short.

Growing up, I experienced many hardships throughout my life, from struggling in school with dyslexia to being independent after finishing high school. However, I worked hard to support myself and eventually my five children. Along with working 2-3 jobs at times, I was fortunate to also receive assistance from various organizations, which allowed me to ensure that none of my children went hungry for even one day.

This determination to keep my children fed, has expanded into making sure no other child is going to bed hungry. To me, children are the silent voices, but you can see what they are not saying out loud, in their eyes.

Knowing that a lack of food prevents a child from learning, having a good night sleep, or being able to live the life they should, breaks my hearts. If I could, I would feed the entire world, but I know that I can start by feeding the children in my backyard.

This is where my passion and the heart of Mama Linda Long Handled Spoon lies.

Our mission is to eliminate "childhood" hunger by providing healthy meals to the most vulnerable children in under-served communities. While the journey will never end, everyday, we are trying to make a difference in as many children's lives as possible.

Whether you're looking to volunteer, donate, or learn more, I want to thank you for taking the time to come to our website and to understand the mission of Mama Linda Long Handled Spoon.

Please reach out if you would like to talk more about the mission or help out in any way.

- Linda McCollum aka Mama Linda