Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation
This report looks at the participation of low-income children in federally-funded Summer Nutrition Programs.
The report analyzes participation at the national and state levels, identifying gaps in coverage, declining enrollments, and missed opportunities for expansion.
The report uses free and discounted-lunch program enrollments as a benchmark for enrollment in summer nutrition programs. It shares important information for each state including current enrollment and changes in enrollment.
Read the report to learn about the need for stronger, more inclusive Summer Nutrition programs for low-income children, and what state-level actions can be taken even as budgets are tightened.
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