Benefits of Hiring Student Workers in Summer Non-Congregate Programs

Summer non-congregate meal programs have proven essential in providing students with meals while school is out. In support of these critical programs, No Kid Hungry awarded five summer non-congregate meal sponsors across the country funding to hire high school and college student workers for their summer 2024 operations. The sponsors utilized these workers to prep, pack, and distribute meals; survey families in person during pick-up; develop online surveys; create marketing materials; and help manage operations. Overall, grantees reported that employing students was beneficial to their summer non-congregate programs. They noted that the impacts of hiring student workers included reduced stigma, improved outreach, expanded capacity, relationship building, and student growth. Download this resource to learn more.