Slide Deck: Supporting Students Year-Round: New Options for Summer Benefits

Summer – when students lose access to school meals - has historically been the hungriest time of year, setting students up for physical and mental health challenges. The traditional summer meals programs have long struggled to fill this gap, but now there are two new options for ensuring students have the nutrition they need to thrive over the summer and return to school ready to learn. This session discussed non-congregate meals in rural areas and Summer EBT, particularly their connection to other public benefits and the role of schools and other partners.