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 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 Create shared vision Identify assets Convening Consulting and connecting Providing resources Expanding Meeting families where they are Promoting

United Ways can make an impact REACH CONNECTIONS

It’s in your focus Education Income Health

Now: Learn more + Spread the word

Next: Building better summers