As spring turns to summer, many of us — and our kids — start to think about summer vacations, swimming pools, grilling out and travel. It’s a great time to take a break from the routines of the school year.
It’s a great break, that is, unless you have children who rely on accessing free meals at school. Many families are trying to figure out how to provide enough food for their children during the months when free breakfast and lunch are no longer available. And during the summer break, families often need to pay for child care costs, too.
That’s why this issue of Connection features children and the people who are working to help them. We’re addressing summer hunger — and how supporters like you are rising to the challenge.
Of course, summer hunger affects more than just children. For many of our tristate neighbors, food insecurity is a year-round issue. In fact, recent census data shows that the poverty rate is up dramatically, including DOUBLE for children, which means the problem is bigger than it’s been in a long time.
But thanks to your kindness, we’re up to the challenge … because YOU always rise to the occasion. And for that, I’m grateful.
As always, every $1 you give provides up to 3 meals. Thank you!
Sincerely,
Kurt L. Reiber
President & CEO
Freestore Foodbank
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