Eastside Firefighters Benevolent Fund, a nonprofit providing for communities served by Eastside firefighters, launched a new program to address child hunger.

Too often, children come to school without having eaten breakfast, or a proper dinner the night before, leaving them to rely on school lunch.

The program goals are: To work with schools within the boundaries of Eastside Fire to identify children who could benefit from assistance; collaborate with school staff on meaningful interventions; bring attention to the problem of child hunger; and act as a catalyst for change.

The group has partnered with Issaquah Valley Elementary School to provide breakfast every morning for 40 children in need.

The response from the children and staff has been overwhelmingly positive. To sustain the program long term, the  fund seeks community support, through business partnerships.

The Eastside Firefighters Benevolent Fund was created to assist the communities served by Eastside Firefighters which includes Eastside Fire & Rescue, Fall City Fire, Duvall Fire, and Snoqualmie Fire.

The fund can also provide relief for firefighters and their families in the event of a financial difficulty due to an unforeseen emergency situation or disaster.

All donations are tax deductible. Learn more at http://esfbf.org.