It’s finally here - the season kids look forward to all year.
Summer brings long days full of fun in the sun, and all of that fun takes A LOT of energy! As kids clear out the classrooms, too many of them are also leaving behind their only consistent meals. Did you know that nearly 3 MILLION kids across the country rely on free food programs for lunch during the summer months? That’s why we’re raising funds to support our work getting food into local communities and onto the tables of families to fuel a bright summer for kids.
At Food Connect, we use our 10 years of experience in food access logistics to bridge the gap between food excess and food access. What that means is we:
Partner with local communities across the country to understand their true food needs
Coordinate the rescue of surplus food from grocers, distributors, and restaurants so that it doesn’t become food waste
Distribute fresh food to food pantries and kitchens so it is available to community members
Deliver nutritious food directly to the doorsteps of local households, elders, and community members with disabilities
Provide medically tailored food boxes to support patients who have specific dietary needs and limited means
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from food waste in landfills, a leading cause of climate change
The best part? You can be a part of the solution! When you support Food Connect, you’re supporting a future where every meal supports people and planet.