HURT PORTER JR. PASSES AWAY

By: Sadiyah Karriem A memorial service will be held to honor the life and legacy of Hurt Porter Jr., co-founder of the interna- tionally renowned Kidcare childhood feeding pro- gram. Kidcare was the first meals on wheels program to address child hunger in America. Porter passed away on November 4th at the age of 81, following a courageous battle with prostate cancer. The Porters founded their charity from humble beginnings in their Northside Houston home. Their work gained widespread attention after they challenged City Hall’s restrictions on preparing meals for Houston’s hungry children in their home kitchen. Through years of dedication and sacrifice, Hurt and his wife, Carol, were nationally recognized for their efforts to combat childhood food insecurity. They were honored by President George H. W. Bush as Read more at his 866th Point of Light, also Presidents The post HURT PORTER JR. PASSES AWAY appeared first on African American News and Issues.