For the one in five children who faces hunger in the United States, the arrival of summer is a mixed blessing. Many Foodbanks across America report dramatic increases in the number of children at their feeding sites, food pantries, soup kitchens, and at Kids Cafes, a national program geared toward children's nutritional needs. These kids are among the more than 15 million low-income children who normally receive free or reduced-price lunches through the USDA's National School Lunch Program.
Unfortunately not all children have access to these sorts of local solutions. It is essential that we, as a nation, ensure that summer feeding programs become widespread so that every child has the access they need. Together we can ensure that no child in our land of plenty goes hungry. |
