Problem During the summer many children lose academic skills. Without school breakfast and lunch, many children lose nutritional well-being.
Many children have few structured learning opportunities.
Summer learning and nutritional losses are greater for children living in rural and low-income communities. Children living in rural and low-income communities often fall behind during the summer months, starting each school year behind where they were the previous spring. Serving two nutritious family-style meals each day. Engaging college students in community service as mentors. Developing strong partnerships involving parents, schools, communities, and state agencies and organizations.