When School Ends for the Summer, Kids Lose Access to Vital Meals

Published On: May 11th, 2018By Categories: Miscellaneous1.6 min read

Beginning May 15, Feeding San Diego is launching its Fuel for Summer campaign. The campaign will provide critical support for special food distributions throughout the summer to ensure that kids and families are getting the nutrition they need to live healthy and productive lives.

“What many people may not realize is that over the summer months, children and families suffer even more from hunger,” said CEO Vince Hall. “By not receiving the food they would normally get in school, it adds a bigger weight on the family and greatly increases the grocery bill.”

In the most recent Map the Meal Gap study by Feeding America, it was found that 1 in 6 children in San Diego face hunger. San Diego is home to the 7th largest number of children facing hunger in the US, with 127,280 children in San Diego County being food insecure.

Children across the county need our help in filling the meal gap they will experience from lack of access to school lunches, breakfasts, and after school programs. With the community’s support, Feeding San Diego can make sure that every child has food on their plate.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

  • Donate funds to provide critical support for special food distributions throughout the summer to ensure that kids and families receive the nutritionthey need. $10 = 40 meals.
  • Volunteer Open House on Saturday, May 19. Register to learn more about volunteering, tour the facility and try several of our regular volunteer projects.
  • Advocate by sharing your support online. Like Feeding San Diego on Facebook and follow on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram at @FeedingSanDiego.
  • Attend the Fuel for Summer Press Conference
    Date: Tuesday, May 15
    Time: 10am-11am, volunteer shift to follow
    Location: Feeding San Diego Warehouse: 9455 Waples St #135, San Diego, CA 92121
    Speakers:

    • Vince Hall, CEO Feeding San Diego
    • Steve Weatherford, Former New York Giant Super Bowl Champion
    • Angelo Sosa, Bravo’s Top Chef
    • Greg Keller, Garden Fresh
    • Dana Hayden, Emily Horowitz, Julian Pathways/Food Corps