With food insecurity on the rise across our region, Hopelink’s End Summer Hunger campaign raises critical resources that help Hopelink’s five no-cost Food Markets provide nutritious, kid-friendly daytime meals, bridging the gap for families who rely on school-sponsored meals during the academic year.
Donate
Help End Summer Hunger with a monetary gift, so that our families who rely on school-sponsored meals continue to have access to nutritious food this summer.
Food Drives
Starting a food drive is not only a fun way to build community, but it helps keep the shelves of Hopelink’s Food Markets stocked with kid-friendly foods for families.
Fund Drives
By starting an online fundraiser, your friends, family, or coworkers can all take part in raising critical funds to help alleviate food insecurity – no matter where you live.
About the Campaign
As school bells ring for the final time this summer, many children look forward to sun-soaked days spent outside with friends. But for many families across our region, summer also brings uncertainty about consistent access to food. In the 2024–2025 school year, 20,001 students within Hopelink’s service area were eligible for free or reduced-price school meal programs, highlighting how many children rely on school for daily nutrition during the academic year.
At the same time, 1 in 5 children in the United States lives in a household without consistent access to food, and local need continues to grow. Hopelink’s Food Assistance program experienced a 12% increase in monthly usage, serving more than 9,750 individuals on average each month from January 2025 to January 2026. As food insecurity rises, more neighbors turn to Hopelink’s no-cost Food Markets for fresh, easy to prepare, culturally relevant groceries.
This is where Hopelink’s End Summer Hunger campaign comes in. It takes the whole community working together to bridge the gap. Please donate today to End Summer Hunger so every child has access to nutritious food this summer.
We’re here to assist you throughout the giving process. If you have any questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out at donate@hopelink.org.
Sources: Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, 2024–2025 report; Hopelink Center Services Report (CaseWorthy database); Household Food Security in the United States in 2024, U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Thank you to our campaign partners
