When Angela graduates from third grade this month she'll be leaving with a secret fear: there’s not enough food at home. Angela knows what it's like to be hungry, and wants to share her secret with you:
Friday afternoons and summer vacations just aren't the same for kids like Angela who rely on free meals at school to get through the day. Teachers tell us how Friday afternoon turns into Friday Panic. Children become anxious, not knowing if they will eat over the weekend. Desperate, they begin to steal snacks from other kids or stash what food they can find in their backpacks to take home. On the last day of school, these children are more vulnerable than ever.
For 1 out of 5 local kids, the end of the school year means the end of filling meals they need to thrive. Thankfully, they have the support of community members like you to make sure their summer will be hunger free.
Your gift will help Second Harvest provide nearly 100,000 children nutritious food every month this summer. Each $1 you donate will provide 2 healthy meals for a child like Angela. You can stop summer hunger for local children who share Angela's secret fear.
You can also Share Your Lunch by hosting a drive where you live or work to collect food and funds to feed local children. It's easy to do, and by rallying your friends and colleagues you can multiply your impact!
Families with kids who are worried about not having enough to eat this summer can get help. If you know someone who is experiencing hunger, please refer them to the Food Connection hotline at 1-800-984-3663.