Authorities in Louisiana responded to a devastating call on January 1, finding a 5-year-old child who weighed just 19 pounds. The parents now face charges of neglect and cruelty after the child’s tragic death.

River Bend Food Bank is poised to distribute six million meals this season, thanks to successful fall funding initiatives. With new resources in hand, the organization has purchased a range of staple foods—protein, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and more—to support families in need.

A new United Nations report shows a pivotal shift in global child nutrition: for the first time, more children are obese than underweight. UNICEF data reveals 188 million young people living with obesity—9.4% of 5- to 19-year-olds—outstripping the 9.2% who are underweight.