Last week the 2011 analysis of Summer Nutrition Programs, “Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation,” was released by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), documenting the continuing downward trend in participation. Since July 2008, total participation nationwide in the Summer Nutrition Programs has dropped by 90,000 children.
School’s out for summer! When that last day of school finally arrives, most kids are excited about the start of summer vacation. But, this also means millions more low income children will face their days hungry.
At E S Foods, we have been busy spreading the word about the benefits of Breakfast in the Classroom. The success stories are coming in from school districts across the country – schools that have implemented Classroom Breakfast and Alternate Site Breakfast and have seen impressive growth in their ADP. We want you to be one of them too!
In response to a new program that will provide one million breakfasts to hungry children, E S Foods CEO Gary Davis issued an open letter to applaud the program and encourage organizations to come together to feed the 1 in 4 in need children who do not receive breakfast daily. Read his letter . . .