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Summer Meals Program

Millions of kids lose access to meals when school is out. Our Summer Meals Program fights hunger by providing free, nutritious meals to those in need. Since its inception in 1997, the program has provided more than 6.9 million meals to children nationwide.
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The Heart of Our Program

  • Healthy Summer Meals

    We bridge the summer meal gap by ensuring children receive fresh, nourishing food when school is out.

  • Stronger Together

    Collaborating with partners, we secure resources and funding to keep our Summer Meals Program strong.

  • Raising Awareness

    We educate communities and inspire action to stop childhood hunger with lasting solutions.

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U.S. Cities

12

Meals served in 2024

219,980

Volunteers

475

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Partners

19

meals served in the U.S.

6.9 million

Launched in

1997

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