April 29 - May 1, 2015 Engaging Communities to End Summer Hunger.

April 29 - May 1, 2015

Engaging Communities to End Summer Hunger

Agenda

• Introduction

• Why Summer

• Community Strategies

• Why United Way

• What Now; What Next

Summer is a time of risk for kids

Risk of Hunger, Obesity

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

Community involvement is critical

United Ways can make an impact

REACHREACH

CONNECTIONSCONNECTIONS

It’s in your focus

EducationEducation

IncomeIncome

HealthHealth

Now: Learn more + Spread the word

Next: Building better summers