In a heartwarming gesture, a caring mother from New Mexico began preparing additional lunches for her son’s classmate after realizing the boy was going without a proper meal. When Josie Martinez’s son requested more food in his lunch, she initially thought it was just his growing appetite. However, she soon learned that he had made friends with a child who was struggling. “He told me, ‘Mom, it’s for this boy at school who sits alone and only eats a fruit cup,’” Josie recounted to a local news outlet.
Upon discovering that the boy’s mother had recently lost her job and couldn’t afford school lunches, Josie felt compelled to lend a hand. “This resonates with me because a few years ago, my son and I faced homelessness,” she shared. “I was living in my car, washing him in public restrooms, and we often went hungry.”
Josie took to social media, sharing pictures of the lunches she prepared. It’s troubling that the child wasn’t receiving free lunch at school, given the programs available to assist families in need. It’s equally concerning that staff who supervise the children didn’t notice a kid surviving on just a fruit cup. Eventually, the boy’s mother approached Josie after hearing about her kindness from her son. “She said, ‘I know this isn’t much, but I just got a job and appreciate what you’ve done for my son,’” Josie recounted. However, having been in a similar situation, she couldn’t accept any money from the struggling mom.
It’s astonishing that it took an 11-year-old to notice a classmate only eating a fruit cup for several weeks. This is why we emphasize the importance of teaching compassion and kindness; there are countless circumstances that often go unnoticed. Every child deserves a meal—no one should go hungry.
Following an emotional meeting with the school principal, Josie went live on social media to express her gratitude for the friendships that had blossomed from her kind act. “I have friends now, I’m doing better in school, and your son is my best friend,” she shared. Josie, who also coaches a girls’ volleyball team, inspired her players to raise over $400 to support her cause. Instead of keeping the money, she took it to the school cafeteria. “We cleared all the overdue lunch accounts for kids who need it,” she explained, fighting back tears. “Now, no child in the school owes any money, and everyone can eat.”
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In summary, Josie’s story is a beautiful reminder of how one person’s compassion can change lives and that no child should ever go hungry.