Here's how we're tackling weekend hunger | Hunger's Hope

All the latest from the Feeding America network. | [Feeding America.]( [Hunger's Hope]( [QUIZ: Do you know how many kids rely on the National School Lunch Program at school every year?]( [A) 11 million]( [B) 23 million]( [C) 28 million]( [D) 34 million]( [Help feed the weekend]( [Two people eat a meal at home.]( For millions of kids across the country, the weekend isn't always something to look forward to. Without the school lunch kids receive during the week, weekends can make it hard for some families to put food on the table. Make a gift today to help fill the gap and ensure our neighbors experiencing hunger have access to food on the weekends, too—and year round. [DONATE NOW]( [We're spending Women's History Month celebrating women leading the movement to end hunger, like Ashley Walker. Based in South Carolina, Ashley's work is focused on "increasing access to fresh produce for underserved people." Here's how she ensures her neighbors have reliable access to fresh food:]( [READ MORE >>]( [Congress needs to hear from you]( [A person holds grocery bags full of food.]( To ensure everyone has access to a balanced, culturally specific diet, nutritious food needs to be affordable. As food costs rise, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits should increase, too. Everyone deserves a balanced diet to help them thrive. Tell Congress: Protect SNAP benefit levels in the next farm bill! [TAKE ACTION]( [Spring is right around the corner, and if you're looking for an activity to get your family out of the house, consider volunteering! You can give back to your community—and it can benefit your family, too.]( [Here are 5 unexpected benefits of volunteering as a family.]( [LEARN MORE >>]( [Family in front of their hatchback loaded up with groceries.]( Partner Spotlight [Casey's Here for Hunger Campaign]( Casey's, the third largest convenience retailer, is running its annual giving campaign to benefit Feeding America and 56 local food banks in its communities from February 28 through April 2, 2024. Casey's guests, team members, community members, and fans can join the fight against hunger by rounding up on your in-store purchase at Casey's or adding a donation when ordering online or in the app. Casey's is also partnering with three college basketball stars from Casey's Country. In March, for every slam dunk by the University of Tennessee's Jonas Aidoo, for every steal by the University of Arkansas's Devo Davis, and every three-pointer by the University of Iowa's Gabbie Marshall, Casey's will donate 50,000 meals to Feeding America, up to 1 million meals. [Learn More]( Giving monthly is the best way to help provide meals to kids and their families facing hunger. Just $1 can help provide 10 meals. [DONATE NOW]( [facebook link]( [twitter link]( [instagram link]( [FeedingAmerica.org]( | [Donate Now]( | [Contact Us]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Unsubscribe]( 161 North Clark Street, Suite 700 | Chicago, IL 60601 | 1-800-910-5524 © 2024 Feeding America