W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Author at Every Child Thrives

The W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF), founded in 1930 as an independent, private foundation by breakfast cereal innovator and entrepreneur Will Keith Kellogg, is among the largest philanthropic foundations in the United States. Guided by the belief that all children should have an equal opportunity to thrive, WKKF works with communities to create conditions for vulnerable children so they can realize their full potential in school, work and life.

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Malikah Garner holds her son and kisses his forehead while sitting in an office

Health

Malikah Garner — a true advocate for breastfeeding education

Malikah Garner was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Garner is a first-generation breastfeeder who balances working full time and serving as a ...

By W.K. Kellogg FoundationAugust 30, 20190

Janel Vee breastfeeds her infant daughter outside at a bus stop.

Health

Family-centered support boosts breastfeeding

Dr. Meg Parker, a neonatologist and researcher at Boston Medical Center, shares why she's part of a team improving birth outcomes and early ...

By W.K. Kellogg FoundationAugust 30, 20190

Robena Hill, a Black mother from Detroit, Mi, sits with her son at a booth at Cuzzo's. Toddler son is making silly faces at the camera.

Health

Robena Hill — champion for all mothers

Robena Hill didn't breastfeed her first two children, but Black Mothers' Breastfeeding Association supported her when she chose to breastfeed her third child.

By W.K. Kellogg FoundationAugust 30, 20190

A fist pump between two different colored individuals with the words "Deeper than our skins" overlay on the image.

Racial Equity

Deeper than our skins: From oppression to triumph

The American Library Association's Great Stories Club provides libraries the opportunities to engage underserved youth in readings and discussions about race, racial healing, ...

By W.K. Kellogg FoundationAugust 30, 20190

Illustrative graphic that features popular Motown performers such as the Supremes, Jackson Five and Stevie Wonder.

Community Engagement

Motown Museum IGNITE: Learning in the key of life

Motown Museum IGNITE teaches high school aged students lessons in performance, songwriting, dancing/choreography and the business of music.

By W.K. Kellogg FoundationAugust 30, 20190

An illustration of a apple orchard farm with people loading a truck with boxes of apples.

Food Systems

Racial equity is good for food business

The Racial Equity Implementation Guide helps food hubs identify critical questions that can be used to deepen their racial equity work.

By W.K. Kellogg FoundationAugust 30, 20190

Members of the Mississippi Food Justice Collaborative tending to the plants and vegetables inside the greenhouse.

Health

Healthy local food builds healthy local communities

The Mississippi Food Justice Collaborative increases access to and knowledge about healthy food to improve the overall health and well-being of their communities.

By W.K. Kellogg FoundationAugust 30, 20190