Summer has finally ARRIVED, but for many families in Eastern Wisconsin, that isn’t necessarily a good thing. When school is out, hundreds of children across the state lose access to the healthy meals they receive for free during the schoolyear. Once school lets out for the summer, kids should be thinking about which park to play baseball in and enjoying fun in the sun, not worrying about where their next meal will come from. Sadly, 1-in-8 children in Eastern Wisconsin are facing hunger right now, and losing a reliable source of nutritious meals during the summer is a contributing factor.

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 have social and behavioral problems.

Support the Healthy Kids Healthy Summer campaign today and make sure children have the nourishment they need to have a healthy, happy summer! A donation of just $63 provides meals for a child for an entire summer.

Thank you to our sponsors: Meijer • Miron Construction • Brewers Community Foundation • Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Give Back • Hupy and Abraham • Associated Bank • Rosen Automotive • Delta Dental