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Summer Needs

As summer comes to an end, many families are finding it harder to make ends meet. With kids out of school, the added expenses can be overwhelming. Extra food costs, increased utility bills due to extreme heat waves, and the ever-rising cost of child care and summer camp are just a few of the challenges families face.

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Summer Meals

With schools closed, many families struggle to cover the cost of extra meals usually provided by school breakfast and lunch programs. Your support helps fill the gap.

Record Temperatures

This summer's extreme heat waves have led to unprecedented high temperatures, causing increased utility bills and added strain on families.

Summer Care Costs

Summer break means higher child care expenses for families. Summer camp and childcare expenses have become and added financial burden for many struggling to make ends meet.

Pack a Backpack

In addition to increased summer expenses, parents have to worry about providing school supplies for their children. You can help. Give a child a backpack filled with supplies they need for a successful school year!
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