In the Summer More Children are at Risk of Hunger
The summer months are especially hard on the 268,000 children who particpate in the Free Lunch program throughout our region. These children reside in the 10 counties Philabundance serves including: Bucks,
Chester
,
Delaware
,
Montgomery
, and
Philadelphia
Counties
in
Pennsylvania
and
Burlington
,
Camden
,
Gloucester
, Mercer and
Salem
Counties
in
New Jersey.
Once school is out, these children may
struggle to find enough food at home.
Philadelphia Inquirer story -- Summer Brings Hunger in PA Burbs (7/9/08)
Philadelphia Inquirer story on Summer Hunger Amongst Children(6/16/08)
Please help us raise awareness by donating online, organzing a food drive, or particpating in the upcoming events below. Learn more about children's hunger
Through August 30, 2008
Bowl Over Kids Hunger
Create a pottery bowl with your kids and help fight children's hugner
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