Throughout the school year, nearly 30 million children benefit from free or reduced school meals, but when summertime comes, far fewer options for nutritious foods are available. In response to these food and nutrition inequities, the Biden-Harris Administration has announced the launch of a suite of summer nutrition programs that are expected to benefit 21 million children and their families, and will include grocery benefits, free meals, and food delivery options. USDA research shows that these types of summer food programs can reduce child hunger by as much as 33%. H2HC applauds the Administration for these much needed advancements to further our national health and wellbeing.
Starting this summer, families have more ways to get kids the nutrition they need. SUN Programs: USDA’s Summer Nutrition Programs for Kids offer new grocery benefits for eligible kids, free meals and snacks in neighborhood locations, and flexible to-go or delivery options for families in some rural areas. Discover more and see how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/ePX2_h4Z #SUNPrograms #SummerNutrition
