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  • Community Food Drive Provides Nearly 120,000 Meals for Families Facing Hunger

    https://rocktownnow.com/news/218812-blue-ridge-area-food-bank-receives-over-120k-pounds-of-food-from-stamp-out-hunger-food-drive/

    Original article: “Blue Ridge Area Food Bank receives over 120k pounds of food from Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive”
    Source: Rocktown Now
    Author: Jacquelynn Dobrin
    Published: June 4, 2026, 9:57 a.m.  

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    A successful community food drive in Virginia shows how small individual donations can add up to a major local impact. Rocktown Now reports that the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank received more than 120,000 pounds of food through this year’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, along with additional financial contributions to support hunger relief.

    According to the report, community members donated 120,692 pounds of food and $6,401, enough to help provide 119,780 meals for people and families facing hunger. The result was the food bank’s largest collection from the drive since before the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Stamp Out Hunger is organized nationally by the National Association of Letter Carriers and is described as the country’s largest single-day food drive. Residents participate by leaving nonperishable food donations near their mailboxes, where letter carriers collect them as part of their regular routes.

    In the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank’s 25-county service region, volunteers also played an important role by helping sort and transport donations from local post offices to food bank branch locations in Charlottesville, Lynchburg, Verona, and Winchester.

    The timing matters. When school is out for summer, many families lose access to school meals, and food banks often see increased need at the same time that donations can slow down. This story is a strong reminder that food donations, financial gifts, letter carriers, volunteers, and local food banks all work together to help keep pantry shelves stocked and support neighbors when they need it most.

    Source: Jacquelynn Dobrin, “Blue Ridge Area Food Bank receives over 120k pounds of food from Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive,” Rocktown Now, published June 4, 2026, 9:57 a.m.

  • Free Summer Meals Help Children Facing Hunger When School Is Out

    https://www.tpr.org/education/2026-06-01/just-show-up-and-enjoy-a-meal-san-antonio-children-can-get-free-breakfast-lunch-this-summer

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    As schools close for summer, many children lose daily access to the free or reduced-price meals they rely on during the school year. A new Texas Public Radio / San Antonio Report article highlights how school districts, charter networks, and nonprofits in the San Antonio area are working to fill that gap through the federal Seamless Summer Nutrition Program.

    The program allows children 18 and younger to receive free breakfast and lunch at participating locations without registration, identification, or income verification. Some older students with learning disabilities who remain enrolled in school may also qualify. In Bexar County, school districts are offering meals at dozens of campuses, libraries, athletic buildings, and even bus-stop locations.

    The need is significant. Feeding Texas reports that one in five children in Texas experiences hunger, and the San Antonio Food Bank says one in four children in Bexar County may not know where their next meal will come from. Summer break can place additional pressure on families already struggling with grocery costs, transportation barriers, or reduced access to nutrition programs.

    The article also notes that policy changes affecting SNAP benefits and the lack of Summer EBT participation in Texas may make food access even harder for many families. Families are encouraged to check local meal sites, dates, and hours before visiting.

    This story is a reminder that food banks, schools, nonprofits, donors, and volunteers all play an important role in helping children stay nourished when school is out.

    Source: Xochilt Garcia, San Antonio Report, “‘Just show up and enjoy a meal’: San Antonio children can get free breakfast, lunch this summer,” published by Texas Public Radio on June 1, 2026.  

  • Donate Food and Blood at Luther Memorial Church, Lincoln Square, Chicago

    Rain and I were walking around Lincoln Square in Chicago this afternoon and stumbled across a church with at least two ways to donate – food and blood

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  • Free Summer Meals Help Fayette County Kentucky Children Stay Fed

    https://www.wkyt.com/2026/05/27/foodchain-serves-free-summer-meals-fayette-county-children/

    School children eating lunch

    FoodChain is helping Fayette County children stay fed while school is out by serving free summer meals across Lexington. According to WKYT, the nonprofit has sponsored summer food service since 2019, and the effort is now part of the SUN program, which connects families with fresh food, education, and easier access to meals.

    Volunteers prepare and serve meals at 16 Lexington locations, including community centers, parks, and daycares. FoodChain’s co-executive director Kristin Hughes told WKYT that the meals can include hot meals, sandwiches, and wraps, with an emphasis on including at least one fruit from a Kentucky farmer each week. The program is designed to do more than fill stomachs; it also introduces children to new foods and respects the cultural diversity of Lexington families.

    Hughes said summer meals can give children a chance to try fruits, vegetables, and prepared dishes in a lower-pressure setting than at home. The meals also help create consistency for families during the months when school cafeterias are closed. Children age 18 and under can eat for free throughout the summer.

    Families can use an online map to enter their address and find the closest feeding site. WKYT reports that FoodChain, Fayette County Public Schools, and God’s Pantry Food Bank each operate different meal sites, giving families multiple ways to locate support nearby this season and help children thrive.

    Credit: Summary prepared for Donate.com based on reporting by Amelia Lee for WKYT, “FoodChain serves free summer meals to Fayette County children,” published May 27, 2026.  

  • 40,000-Pound Food Donation Helps Kansas Food Bank Serve Children and Seniors

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    A major food donation in Wichita, Kansas, is helping meet rising demand at a time when local hunger-relief programs are serving more children and seniors. KWCH reports that the Kansas Food Bank received a 40,000-pound donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The contribution was made in honor of America’s 250th anniversary and is part of the church’s broader effort to support 250 food banks across the country.  

    The donation arrives during a particularly busy period for the Kansas Food Bank. Its Food for Kids program is serving more than 7,000 children each week, showing how many families rely on supplemental food support beyond the school day and regular household meals. The food bank is also seeing a sharp increase in need among seniors. According to KWCH, seniors once represented roughly 8 to 10 percent of the food bank’s clients, but now account for about 25 percent.  

    Kansas Food Bank President and CEO Brian Walker said higher everyday costs, including fuel, medicine, and utilities, are making life harder for seniors on fixed incomes and lower-wage workers. Volunteers from JustServe, a program sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, were also on site to help pack food.  

    For Donate.com, this story highlights how large-scale donations and volunteer support can make an immediate difference when food banks face record demand and household budgets are under pressure. It is also a reminder that hunger relief depends on both generous donors and organized local distribution.

    Summary based on reporting by KWCH Staff, “Kansas Food Bank receives 40,000 pound donation,” published May 20, 2026. Original article © 2026 KWCH / Gray Local Media. Read the full article at KWCH.  

    One large donation can help, but the growing need among children and seniors shows why food banks need steady, recurring support.