We Need Your Help
Trudy’s Kids Cafe strives to be a safe, secure environment for underprivileged children to play, laugh, eat, and just be kids. Our current number of paid staff is 8, with all of our other support coming from outside organizations and donations. Although the goal of Trudy’s Kids Cafe is to ultimately expand and improve for the children who need it most, unfortunately there are financial limitations to what can be realistically accomplished.
Trudy’s Kids Cafe is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, which means that the organization must be supported by outside financial means only. There is no financial profit to be made in the work we do - only love to be shared. Our partners and sponsors make all the difference in how we can serve children experiencing food insecurity in the Obion County area.
As a nonprofit, Trudy’s Kid’s Cafe relies on the financial support of many different groups, individuals, and corporations. Donations go directly to the program and are used to toward direct donations to families, or items for Trudy’s Kid’s Cafe’s physical location such as:
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Food/Meal kits
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Cooking utensils/supplies
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Activities/Games
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Dishes/Takeaway products
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Cleaning supplies
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Furniture
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Blankets/Pillows
Your contribution directly enhances the lives of these vulnerable children by ensuring they have access to nourishing meals. It grants them the opportunity to enjoy their childhood, free from the burdens of hunger and uncertainty. Additionally, your donations empower Trudy's Kid's Cafe to expand its reach and impact, breaking the cycle of poverty for many. Your generosity is a practical way to make a lasting, positive change in the lives of those who need it most.
There are different sponsorship levels that an individual, corporation, or organization can achieve with their financial donations. There are “perks” that come with each level. Each level, required donation amount, and perks included are listed to the right.
Your donation has a direct and immediate impact on the well-being and development of these children. By addressing their basic nutritional needs, we enable them to focus on learning and growing, breaking the cycle of poverty. Additionally, investing in childhood nutrition leads to healthier, more productive adults in the future, benefiting society as a whole. Supporting Trudy’s Kids Cafe is a compassionate and practical way to make a positive difference in the lives of those who need it most. With your help, we can not only feed hungry children but also nourish the collective spirit of empathy and social responsibility in our society.
Sponsorship Levels
Pencil Pal $50
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Handwritten thank you letter from a student who was provided a meal
Bookworm Buddy $100
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Handwritten thank you letter from a student who was provided a meal
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Free meal at Trudy’s Kids Cafe during a family or holiday event.
Classroom Champion $250
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Previous Level Perks Plus:
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Cards from students during the holiday season.
Scholarly Superstar $500
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Previous Level Perks Plus:
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Invitation to exclusive annual sponsorship gala.
Principal Patron $1,000+
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Previous Level Perks Plus:
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Name of individual, organization, or business added to Trudy’s Kids Cafe Super Sponsor wall.
Donations to Trudy’s Kids Cafe in the form of cash, check or online payment are accepted.
Please bring donations in the form of cash or check to Trudy’s Kids Cafe main location at
500 South First Street, Union City, TN 38261.