06/19/2026
Why does childhood hunger soar during summers? One reason is that when summer rolls around, many working parents must pay for child care that can include expensive summer camps, which typically charge more to cover the hours needed for parents working a full-time job. This cost can easily total thousands of dollars for families with multiple children.
That can mean that little money is left for groceries at the end of the month for families who also might be dealing with financial pressures such as a steep rent increase and high gas prices.
You can help with a monthly gift to provide reliable meals for local children not just in the summer, but year-round: https://bit.ly/3S1LdZy