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The Mobile Lunchbox: Summer’s ‘Uber Eats’ for Kids
In summer 2023, only about 7.4% of the children who ate lunch at school during the school year received meals through the Summer Food Service Program. That sizable gap concerns many, including The Open Door Pantry, a hunger relief organization serving Dakota County. CKC Good Food recently partnered with The Open Door to supply meals for the nonprofit’s unique summer meal program, the Mobile Lunchbox.
Promoting Summer Meal Availability
Summer break is here! While it's a relief for many who work in K-12 schools, it can be unsettling for kids, especially those whose families lack consistent, nutritious food. Schools and organizations across Minnesota and the country are helping close the summer hunger gap by offering free summer meals.
Fresh Flavors Coming This Summer
Chicken salad flatbread. Cool honey-mustard pasta. Chilled mango chicken salad. Citrus chicken bun. Mint cilantro chicken wrap. Chilled fusilli ranch pasta.
Summer Meal Planning Begins Now
Summer break will be here soon! While it's a relief for many who work in K-12 schools, it can be unsettling for kids, especially those whose families are food insecure. Your school or organization can help close the hunger gap when school is out by either offering free summer meals or simply sharing the information on where kids can find free meals in your area (see sidebar for sharing information with others).