Sandy Hook Promise & No One Eats Alone
04/17/2026
Fostering Supportive Environments at School and Addressing SocialÌýIsolation
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (), socialÌýisolation can negatively affectÌýyouthÌýphysical health, mental health, and academic performance. Disconnected students face increased risks of:Ìý
Academic failure and truancyÌý
Anxiety and depressionÌý
Sleep disordersÌý
Cardiovascular diseaseÌý
Self‑harmÌý
CreatingÌýwelcomingÌýschool environments that promote connection and belonging is an important part of supporting student well‑being.ÌýTo help address these challenges, theÌý²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù FoundationÌýsupports community‑basedÌýefforts that strengthen peer connection andÌýaÌýsense of belongingÌýin schools.Ìý
Since 2017, theÌý²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù FoundationÌýhas supportedÌý, aÌýnationalÌýprogram led byÌý.ÌýThis programÌýhelps schools:Ìý
Encourage peer connectionÌý
Build welcoming schoolÌýenvironmentsÌý
Support students who may feel left outÌý
Schools also receive the No One Eats Alone curriculum and materials in a Belonging Box at no cost, supporting local efforts to create more welcoming and connected school communities.
In 2026, ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’s partnership resulted in more than 5,000 school registrations and over three million students participating nationwide. Several of ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’s health plans have been running local events for close to a decade. This year, participating plans included ,Ìý, andÌý.Ìý
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The ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Foundation continues to support education through programs like No One Eats Alone Day, helping students across the country learn valuable skills to connect with their classmates and provide a sense of belonging.
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A Belonging Box for schools, filled with materials and activities, is sponsored by the ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù Foundation.
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