Making Summer Meals Accessible for More Students | Rural Non-congregate Meals

In 2024, Summer Meals sponsors introduced non-congregate meal service options at rural sites statewide, offering flexible, accessible meals for children in remote areas. This approach is helping bridge the gap for families with limited access to summer meal sites, ensuring nutritious options reach every community, no matter the distance. Through this initiative, rural sites are better equipped to serve the unique needs of their communities, making nutritious meals available to all children. In the following video, you'll hear directly from sponsors as they share their experiences, views, and how they are supporting kids through this vital program.

Good nutrition is essential for effective learning every day, all year long. Just as learning does not end when school lets out, neither does the need for good nutrition. Summer meal programs help children get the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow throughout the summer months.