Hunger doesn’ t take a summer vacation.
When the school year ends, access to the school meals children rely on every day can become more difficult to access – and for families already stretched thin, the pressure they feel is immediate. In Florida, 1 in 5 kids face hunger , but together, we can ensure that all children have access to the food they need to … A recent statewide poll conducted for No Kid Hungry Florida found that more than half of parents worry about providing enough nutritious food during the summer months. Two-thirds say making ends meet becomes even harder when school is out, and 68% report taking on additional debt due to increased food costs when school meals are less accessible. That’s why expanding summer meal access – especially in rural communities – is so critical. No Kid Hungry Florida is committed to strengthening access to summer meals. One way we’re doing that is through our Non-Congregate Summer Grant , which supports sponsors operating the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) or the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) who are expanding non-congregate summer meal programs in rural areas. This funding helps sponsors: • Launch new non-congregate programs in areas with gaps in service • Add new meal sites • Increase accessibility by extending hours, increasing meals served, shifting service times, or improving site locations • Maximize operations to serve the allowable number of meals each week throughout the summer Applications are due Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET. Funding decisions will be made on a rolling basis until all funds are distributed — so we strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible. How to Apply: Visit the No Kid Hungry Grants Portal at https://nokidhungry.my.site.com Access code: FLSchoolRNC26 For More Information feel free to reach out to us with any questions you may have at nokidhungryfl@strength.org . And even if this opportunity isn’t the right fit, we’re always happy to connect about your summer plans and explore other ways to support your work.
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