Multiple Nonprofits Launch Summer Feeding Programs Serving Tens of Thousands Nationwide

As summer break begins, numerous nonprofit organizations across the U.S. are launching feeding programs to combat childhood hunger during the school vacation. The Club for Boys in Rapid City, South Dakota, offers free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and younger from May 27 to August 8. In Tennessee, Good Samaritan Ministries and the TLC Community Center provide summer food boxes and daily meal deliveries to hundreds of children, relying solely on donations and volunteers to meet the high demand. Similarly, the United Way of Whiteside County in Illinois distributes grab-and-go lunches at 17 locations without registration or income verification, having served a record 42,000 meals in 2024. These programs aim to bridge the nutritional gap left when school cafeterias close, highlighting the critical role proper nutrition plays in child development and well-being. All organizations emphasize the importance of community support through donations and volunteer efforts to sustain their missions.