No Kid Hungry 2023 Summer Meals Outreach Toolkit Has Been Released

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Press releases, social media posts, yard signs, and fliers are available to get the word out about the USDA Summer Food Service Program for children and teens. Supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the nonprofit No Kid Hungry also provides an interactive map of county-level data showing under-resourced areas with children in need. *New in 2023: guidance for implementing summer meals in rural areas.

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Comment Now: Support Kids with More Nutritious School Meals!

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Salud America July 12, 2022

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Salud America March 9, 2023

USDA Limits Added Sugar and Sodium in School Meals!

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