Childhood hunger is a reality and it exists in our own neighborhoods.
Over 82,000 children living in the 20 counties served by Freestore Foodbank are food insecure, meaning they aren’t always sure where they will get their next meal.
“Food equals love, and we love our kids,” said Lori, a site coordinator with Empower Youth. “We can continue our connections with our kids through the Summer Food Service Program. It feeds their bodies and also builds stability during the months that they are out of school.”
Summer Meal Locations
OHIO SITES
- Breakthrough Cincinnati
- Cornerstone Renter’s Equity
- Friars Club
- GLAD House
- Salvation Army Citadel
- Empower Youth Batavia
- Empower Youth Bethel
- Empower Youth HiView Estates
- Empower Youth Tall Timbers
- Empower Youth Williamsburg
KENTUCKY SITES
- Salvation Army Covington
- Salvation Army Newport
SUMMER MEALS
The Summer Meals Summer Food Service Program gives Freestore Foodbank the opportunity to serve children in need during the summer months when they are away from school. Kids ages 2-18 receive nutritious lunches prepared by Cincinnati COOKS!
During The School Year
Each Friday during the school year, we send bags of food, known as Power Packs, home with students to ensure they have something to eat on weekends. Each Power Pack contains nearly a dozen food items, which are shelf-stable and easy to prepare. Kids Cafe is a Freestore Foodbank program providing free, nutritious meals to children at the end of the school day so that they aren’t going hungry in the evenings.
For more information on the Summer Food Service program, contact Octavia Ewing or (513) 482-4507.
