SANTI, California – As another school year draws to a close during the coronavirus epidemic, some Sante parents may be wondering how they are going to replace the lost food of their children when that last bell rings.
Summer is a trial season for millions of families in the United States. During the school year, more than 22 million children rely on the National School Lunch program to receive free, low-cost food, according to Fiding America, one of the nation’s largest hunger strikers.
But during the summer months, only 4 million of these children receive food through the USDA Department of Food Summer Program.
It is open to nearly 18 million children, many of whom are unsure of where their food will come from this summer.
Fortunately, summer meal plans are in place to help fill those gaps in Santi.
There are at least two maps to help parents find summer food sites near Sant.
USDA: Baby food site finder was created to help children, parents և others արագ quickly և easily find their summer food sites. A web browser is a website that works on phones, tablets, and computers. No app download required.
The tool allows you to enter an address, city, state or zip code to find about 50 food sites. Each list also includes website address, hours of operation, contact information և directions.
According to the tool, there are 24 summer food sites five miles from Santee.
Another useful tool is available through No Kid Hungry, which launched last year “Free food seeker“A map that makes it easy for families to find the nearest food distribution site.
The map, which is available in both English and Spanish, is updated daily to reflect new sites where struggling families can get free food.
“More than a year after the Cornivirus epidemic, millions of Americans are still facing food insecurity,” Feeding America reported. Nationwide, food banks have seen a nearly 55 percent increase in consumption during the epidemic, with Feder America estimating that by 2021, 42 million people may be food insecure.
It was expected that 11.4 percent of people in San Diego County to feel hungry? In 2021, due to the epidemic, compared to 9.2% in 2019, according to “Fiding America”.
However, food insecurity and real hunger are not the same thing.
In food insecure households, households in households often have to make a decision between buying food, paying for utilities, and “paying other bills.” They or older siblings may refuse food so that younger children can eat.
Some 13 million American children are not just food insecure. They are suffering from real hunger. Real hunger is painful և can leave children dizzy և lethargic. When their brains do not burn, they are not ready to learn.
Hunger also has long-lasting consequences for health. Children who do not get enough healthy food are at greater risk for chronic diseases such as asthma, anemia, and are also more likely to develop behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, anxiety, and aggression.
Learn more about: Dangers of childhood hunger On the Feeding America website.
Other ways to find summer food
Here are some other ways to find your nearest free food site this summer, according to Feeding America.
- Text. Meal ash programs can be found near you by sending the word FOOD 877-877, thank you to our friends here No children are hungry, You will receive messages with nearby locations. Data և message rates may apply.
- Call unharmed. Calling the USDA hotline at 866-348-6479 is another way to find free summer meal plans in your area.
- Ask your local food bankBrowse by postcode or state using your food bank:: contact մոտ the nearest food bank. Even if the food bank seems far away, it often works with food projects closer to your home.
Feeding America serves 200 member food banks that serve և 60,000 food pantries, kitchens և food programs across the country.
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