Beyond Differences

Join 2,000+ Schools in Building Belonging with No One Eats Alone!

Take part in No One Eats Alone (NOEA), a nationally recognized program designed to end social isolation and loneliness in schools. For over 9 years in partnership with The Centene Foundation, Beyond Differences has led this annual initiative, a program recommended by the U.S. Surgeon General for fostering connection and well-being among students. Now, as part of Sandy Hook Promise, we’re expanding our mission to create safer, more inclusive schools across the country.


When you sign up, you receive for FREE:

  • A Belonging Box with merch and to run an art activity on No One Eats Alone Day at your school.
  • A Comprehensive Student Leader Guide to empower your students to organize a meaningful No One Eats Alone Day of Action.
  • Other connection activities like Conversation Cards and BINGO and lessons on social isolation and social connection.

🫶 Ready to make a difference?

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