Not only did we have fun with our food, there was always plenty of it. Sadly, this is not the case for all kids today. According to the USDA, over 16 million children lived in food insecure (low food security and very low food security) households in 2010. This means that they live in homes were they aren't sure where their next meal is coming from. In fact during 2010 there were over 20 million kids that received free or reduced lunches at school but during the summer when school is not in cession only 2.3 million kids got feed through the USDA's summer food service program.
So only 10% of the kids that get free or reduced lunches at school are getting the same lunch benefits in the summer months. We want to change that! Our church and other churches in our town are banding together with others in the county and using the USDA's summer food service program to get those kids in need a free lunch Monday through Friday and perhaps a little fun too. This summer EVERYONE gets feed!!! This summer no one goes hungry! This summer we will be the hands of the church, reaching out to make a difference in the lives of the children of our community.
J
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