Nourish Kits got its start in 2021 by Colton Jennings. After inspiration from similar programs across the country, Colt brought the idea back to Cleveland. 

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NK is a registered 501(c)(3) in Ohio and collects donations from October-December. Over $18,000 has been raised in the past four years to help those in need in the greater Cleveland area. 

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The process that NK follows is transparent and thorough. From October--December, funds are collected via website or external donations. During the collection period, NK works directly with the leadership at schools to identify families in need. Following collection, grocery store gift cards will be purchased. The gift cards will be packed up, and passed out to the school in order to deliver the cards to the students before they leave for winter break. 

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NK ensures the students receive the gift cards before winter break in order to supplement the meals they were to get on assisted meal plans at school. The process continues year, after year. The goal: help as many families as possible. 

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Who is Colt? 

Colton Jennings is a current law student at Cleveland State University College of Law. Colt attended high school at Padua Franciscan '19 and graduated from Saint Francis University in December '22. 

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At Saint Francis, Colt was a student-athlete and majored in Psychology, concentrated in Pre-Law and minored in Sports Management. Following undergrad, Colt pursued law school.

 

Colt began NK in 2021, with a mission to impact. The childhood hunger crisis in North-East Ohio is substantial, and small steps at fighting it can lead to a significant change.