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YEAR-ROUND SUPPORT

KIDS THRIVE 365

While Summer Meals provide critical nourishment during school breaks, our commitment to youth health doesn’t stop when the school year begins. Through our Kids Thrive 365 initiatives, we ensure that children have access to nutritious food and wellness resources all year long.

These resources do more than fill stomachs – they help children thrive in the classroom. Research shows that students who eat balanced meals are more focused, have better attendance and perform better academically. By supporting families with consistent access to nutritious food, we’re investing in the success and well-being of the next generation.

Learn more about how Kids Thrive 365 is helping children grow strong and succeed: foodbanksj.org/feed-kids

Kids Thrive 365 includes:

  • School pantries stocked with healthy staples that students and families can access discreetly
  • Weekend meal kits that help bridge the nutrition gap when school cafeterias are closed
  • Nutrition education programs that teach kids how to make smart food choices and build lifelong healthy habits

 

HEALTHY MEALS, HEALTHY MINDS

A nutritious breakfast and lunch are some of the most powerful tools for student success. But packing healthy meals every day can be a challenge. That’s why our Health & Wellness team shares simple, budget-friendly tips to make it easier:

  • Add a fruit or veggie to every lunch, like baby carrots, apple slices, or grapes
  • Choose whole grains when possible, such as whole wheat bread or brown rice
  • Use leftovers creatively – turn last night’s grilled chicken into a wrap or sandwich

FUELING THE FUTURE

And remember: many families qualify for free or reduced-price school meals through the School Meals and Summer EBT Application. It’s a quick, confidential way to ensure your child has access to the nutrition they need to thrive. Applications are available at your school or on your school’s website.

 

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