For kids across Eastern Wisconsin, the arrival of summer means more time to explore nature, participate in outdoor sports, and spend quality time with friends. But for many families, the arrival of summer comes with some tough challenges. When school is out, hundreds of children across our service area lose access to the healthy meals they receive for free during the school year. Once school lets out for the summer, kids should be thinking about which park to play in, not worrying about where their next meal will come from. Sadly, 1-in-6 children in Eastern Wisconsin are facing hunger right now, and losing a reliable source of nutritious meals during the summer months is a major contributing factor.

Help Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin ensure kids have the fuel they need to enjoy summer by donating to the Healthy Kids, Healthy Summer campaign, with support from Meijer. Summer hunger is real – and it can have devastating, long-term consequences for children. Kids who don’t get enough healthy food to eat face a higher risk of certain health conditions, are more likely to struggle in school, and can exhibit social and behavioral problems.

Support the Healthy Kids, Healthy Summer campaign by making a donation today and ensure children have the nourishment they need! A donation of just $63 provides meals for a child for an entire summer!

Visit FeedingAmericaWI.org/Summer to learn more and donate today!