“Hungry for summer” doesn't mean the same thing for all children in the greater Concord area. While summer means a break from school, it also means missing meals for many local children. These children rely on free-or-reduced lunch (and breakfast) programs at school as part of their daily nutrition plan. When school is out, these meals may not be available.
On Aug. 14, the Capital Region Food Program will distribute more than 2.8 tons ($7,500 value) of non-perishable food to 17 area food pantries, social service agencies and church groups in the greater Concord area, as part of its Year-Round Distribution
Project. This program provides food to these organizations each month, at no cost. Outreach in the summer is critical to support local children and their families, while school is out.
“The Capital Region FoodProgram is grateful for our community's ongoing support,” said chairman John Greabe. “Their generosity allows us to continue serving those in need.”
As part of the Year-Round Distribution Project, the Capital Region Food Program purchases and donates non-perishable items such as canned fruit and vegetables, peanut butter, breakfast cereal, pasta, and soups 11 times annually to more than 30 local agencies. Every dollar donated to the organization buys food.
Visit the program's website at capitalregionfoodprogram.org to learn how to organize a food drive, to donate and to volunteer and to find a list of partner agencies supported by their efforts.
