Denny's Makes People Fat

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One in five children struggle from hunger and don't receive the proper food or nutrition that they need. Denny's can help raise money and awareness so that children won't have to start or end the day with an empty stomach. So far, Denny's has donated $2.3 million dollars, which provides for 23 million meals to children across the country. Denny's is committed to feeding people, which helps ensure that children get a wholesome breakfast, which is the most important meal of the day. People that eat breakfast are more likely to attend class, perform better on standardized tests, and graduate high school. Only 48% of kids are eating school breakfast. The kids who eat breakfast are likely to earn $10,000 more annually and are less likely to experience

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