Dear Friend,

Summer is just around the corner! Many of us — especially children — are starting to think about vacations, swimming, picnics, and all the fun that comes with summer break.

But for families whose children rely on free and reduced-price meal programs at school, summer isn’t much of a break. It’s just another season of hunger. Parents are stuck trying to figure out how to provide enough food for their children during the months those free breakfasts and lunches are no longer available. Add the heavy expense of summer child care, and families are left to make impossible choices.

This issue of Around the Table features a family with children and the people working to help make summer a little easier for families. As you know, summer hunger affects more than just children. For many of our neighbors, food insecurity is a year-round challenge.

But thanks to your generosity, Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is ready to provide meals for children, families, and seniors in need. As we head into summer, I’m so grateful for your support.

Remember, every $1 you give provides 4 meals — and brings relief to a family facing hunger. Thank you for your compassion.

Sincerely,

Patti Habeck
President and CEO

Thank You Very, Very Much