Trick or Treat for UNICEF

Ever since I was a little girl, UNICEF has been one of my causes. Knowing that no matter how much I hated my mother’s salmon patties or meatloaf, I was very lucky to not have to go to bed hungry each night just blew my mind. I couldn’t believe that so many children went to bed on empty stomachs every night. I still can’t. And I still can’t stand meatloaf or salmon.

Every year I try to get involved with UNICEF if I can. Sometimes I make donations; other times I’ll spread the word about them, or mention them to people who are interested in donating for a cause. This year, I’m afraid that hasn’t been the case with so many people unable to give much. That’s why it’s so important that we all unite on UNICEF Day—October 31—and teach our kids that yes, it’s fun to dress up and get candy, but it’s even MORE fun to dress up, get candy, and raise money for hungry kids.

And what better way to do that than with the cool little orange boxes made just for trick-or-treating for UNICEF? I bet you remember those from your days as a kid in McDonald’s. They used to have them up on the counter for display and we would always take a few to trick-or-treat with. I even used them in college, going dorm-to-dorm for UNICEF.

But if you can’t find them—this year they’re available at Hallmark, Pier 1 and Baskin Robbins—don’t worry, you can order them from the UNICEF website here up to October 30. If you don’t order them in time, they even have a printable wrap you can glue around a coffee can or other container to easily take with you as well.

Kids in America have already raised over $144 million for kids across the globe—and you might not know it, but UNICEF isn’t just about providing necessary nutrition, either. They also provide clean water, education, and medicine—all things that many of us take for granted. What better way to teach kids about sharing, caring for their world neighbors and making a difference than letting them trick-or-treat for hungry kids?

To learn more, visit the Trick or Treat for UNICEF website. There’s also information about hosting events, downloads, statistics and facts, instructions for sending in donations, a detailed guide on giving a Halloween party for UNICEF and much more.