April 29 - May 1, 2015 Engaging Communities to End Summer Hunger.
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Summer hits low-income families
$300$300
For those who consume Free or Reduced Price Lunch or Breakfast
73%
43%
Meet the Summer Food Service Program
• Federal reimbursement program
• Serves kids in low income areas
• Schools, nonprofits, local governments and camps contract with state to provide meals
Meals to fill the gap• Only one in six kids who eat a
school lunch eat a summer meal
• Program has seen greatest growth in recent years
• Seeking legislative change to expand possibilities
Meets a fraction of the need