Summer is looking brighter for kids across Virginia, thanks to the remarkable efforts of school divisions and community organizations who are connecting kids with summer nutrition through expanded non-congregate summer meal programs. With the support of No Kid Hungry grant funds, these programs are making a significant difference in ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals even when school is out. The media has taken notice, highlighting the innovative and impactful work happening in our communities.
Read on for a snapshot of our favorite media hits, showcasing the dedication and hard work of schools and community organizations in fighting summer hunger. We’ll update this page with stories throughout the summer.
- Cardinal News | How summer meal programs are reaching more kids in rural communities
- Dogwood | Free meals for kids: A look into Virginia’s summer feeding programs
- CBS 19 | No Kid Hungry supporting program to reach more children in Orange County
- The Northern Virginia Daily | Free summer meals program kicks off in Warren County
- WHSV3 | Page County awarded $21,500 for summer meals program
- WFXR | No Kid Hungry distributes over $59K across SWVA to fight summer hunger
- Martinsville Bulletin | Henry County Schools receive $50,000 to help feed hungry kids
- Shore Daily News | Accomack County Schools Receives Funds From No Kid Hungry
- Virginia Star | No Kid Hungry Awards $284,000 to 14 School Districts, Nonprofits
- WHSV | Page County awarded $21,500 for summer meals program
- Page Valley News | Page County Public Schools among 14 recipients of No Kid Hungry awards for summer meals
- WCYB 5 | Feeding Southwest Virginia provides summer meals for families
- The Central Virginian | LCPS free summer meal program
- CBS 19 | LCPS employee recognized for work on summer meals programming