For families facing food insecurity, summer has long marked a time when kids no longer have easy access to breakfast and lunch at school.
Many parents and caregivers have to come up with 10 or more additional meals per week, per child when school is out — making the summer months among the most challenging times of year to keep food on the table. Fortunately, our network of 700+ local organizations is moving mountains to ensure nutritious food reaches affected families throughout the region. And together we offer a host of additional programs to help fill the meal gap when schools are closed