Hunger Matters: Summer 2026 Newsletter Landing Now
Inside the Summer Edition of 'Hunger Matters':
- Resources and action to help #StopSummerHunger
- How the Black Farmers' Market connects families to locally-grown food
- Spotlight on Chalis Henderson and Turning Point's student-focused programs
- Mother Hubbard's Cupboard and Roxann Lansdowne honored with DOJ award
- Info on Kids Summer Meal sites, the extension of SUN Bucks ...and more!
What You Can Do Today
More than 168,000 young people face hunger in our community — that's 1 in 5 kids and teens. And with school breakfast and lunch programs closed for the summer, community generosity is needed to help families close the meal gap. There are many ways to make a difference!
Your gift at any amount helps us respond quickly to rising demand.
Help sort, pack, and distribute food through our network of local partners.
News & Updates
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Delivers Nearly 80,000 pounds of food to Celebrate America250
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Hundreds of Volunters Pack Over 200,000 Meals to Honor the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
Hundreds of volunteers gathered in a historic act of unity to pack more than 200,000 meals to mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
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