{"id":15178,"date":"2026-06-03T13:49:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:49:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/new-york\/?page_id=15178"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:04:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T14:04:29","slug":"new-york-summer-meals-celebration-toolkit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/new-york\/new-york-summer-meals-celebration-toolkit\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Summer Meals Celebration Toolkit"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][heading]New York Summer Meals Celebration Toolkit[\/heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]We know that when kids and teens have consistent access to healthy food, they have the fuel they need to grow and thrive. When school lets out for the summer, kids lose access to at least two healthy meals each day. Fortunately, summer meals programs ensure that kids and teens have the nutrition they need to return to school in the fall nourished and ready to learn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this toolkit, No Kid Hungry New York gathered tools, templates, language, and images that can be used by sponsors across the state to promote and celebrate summer meals programs. We encourage you to spread the word about the benefits of summer meals, emphasizing how they can contribute to the well-being of our community while also saving families time and money. 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Summer Meals Program Key Details:<\/h2>\n

\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Meals are FREE for children and teens ages 18 and under.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfeb Meals can be found at designated public schools, community centers, pools, libraries, parks, and even food trucks!<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1f The summer meals program is federally funded.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83e\udd57 Meals are healthy and follow USDA nutrition guidelines.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f In some rural areas, meals may be offered through grab-and-go, parent pick-up, or home delivery. Connect with your local provider for more details and enrollment information.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][vc_column_text css_animation=”bounceInUp” css=”” text_direction=”default” el_id=”2″]\n

Key Strategies for Marketing & Promoting Your Sites<\/h2>\n

\ud83c\udf1f <\/span>Host Community Events:<\/b><\/p>\n