For many Hoosier children, summer brings more than a break from school. It brings a disruption in access to consistent, reliable meals.
During the school year, breakfast and lunch programs help ensure kids have the nutrition they need to focus, learn, and grow. But when those meals pause, families are often left to fill the gap on their own.
That’s where our member food banks and partners in the Feeding America network step in. Throughout the summer, meals and groceries are distributed in places where children and families already gather, including parks, libraries, and local community programs. By meeting people where they are, these efforts help reduce barriers and ensure that healthy food remains within reach.
This support is about more than food for today. It helps children maintain energy, confidence, and momentum, so they can continue learning, stay engaged, and return to school ready to thrive.
Together, our community can help nourish what’s next.
Click to find your regional food bank and give to support their work.
