Multiple U.S. Communities Launch Summer Food Programs, Raise Tens of Thousands to Feed Hungry Children

Various community programs across the U.S. are mobilizing efforts to address child hunger during the summer months when school meals are unavailable. In Sioux City, IA, the Police and Fire departments are competing to collect canned food donations for the Siouxland Soup Kitchen throughout June. Clarkston School District in Washington is sponsoring a Summer Food Service Program offering free meals to children aged 1 to 18 at designated sites, requiring on-site consumption per federal rules. Similarly, South Texas Food Bank is providing warm meals and snacks to low-income children through its Summer Food Service Program, serving hundreds daily with support from local agencies. In Florida, the Full Summer event packed over 9,000 snack bags and raised over $40,000 to help feed hungry kids. Additionally, KRQE Cares Food for Kids in New Mexico is partnering with grocery stores to collect non-perishable food for families experiencing food insecurity, distributing donations through local school and support programs.