A key part of No Kid Hungry's strategy is to expand participation in the federal summer meals programs. This summer we are offering grants to schools and community organizations that are serving rural communities by providing non-congregate feeding models as part of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) or Seamless Summer Option (SSO). Our average grant award will range between $10,000 - $15,000. Grant amounts will vary depending on program need and alignment with focus areas.
No Kid Hungry is committed to addressing the systemic and structural inequities disproportionately impacting historically under-resourced communities. No Kid Hungry will prioritize funding to school districts and community organizations offering non-congregate summer meals in the following communities:
Communities where 50% or more of the population identifies as Black/African-American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American or American Indian, Asian, Hawaiian Native or Pacific Islander
Communities where at least 60% of students are eligible for free and reduced-price school meals
Rural communities where schools/school districts face unique challenges in addressing hunger
Communities experiencing extreme economic hardship, determined through multiple data points
Communities where members experience intersecting social and environmental inequities
This inquiry form will be open until March 20, 2024. Please note that completion of the inquiry form does not constitute an automatic invitation to complete a No Kid Hungry grant application.
No Kid Hungry provides grants to organizations and school districts, not individuals or families. If you are an individual in need of support, please visit our Free Meals Finder for information about resources in your community.
If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the team at: tblackwell@strength.org
