Dear Lucas,
Summer should be a time when kids can have fun and enjoy their time off from school -- and not worry about where their next meal is coming from. But nearly 86% of children who rely on free or reduced-price lunches during the school year miss out on getting summer meals -- often because their communities don't have the resources or their families aren't aware of existing programs.
We have the potential to change this reality. Today, you can help Share Our Strength ensure every kid can enjoy being a kid this summer.
Remember, every dollar you give helps connect a child to 10 meals. And during our summer match campaign, your $75 gift becomes $150, your $100 gift becomes $200, or your $250 gift becomes $500!
Your gift to Share Our Strength today can help:
- Connect kids to existing summer meals programs by raising awareness in their local communities.
- Expand access to summer meals programs in participating states across the nation.
- Eliminate barriers like the lack of transportation or safe routes that prevent kids from accessing meals.
- Teach low-income families how to prepare and shop sensibly for healthy meals on a limited budget.
We're already more than halfway to our $25,000 goal -- but we need your support to help us beat it. The Ansara Family Fund of the Boston Foundation is generously matching every dollar you give, but only for a limited time.
While we continue to face a tough economy, America's poorest families are the hardest hit. That's why it is more critical than ever that you give to Share Our Strength today -- plus, you'll be able to take advantage of the Ansara Family Fund's special match opportunity to double the power of your gift.
Thank you for your continued support of Share Our Strength.
Billy Shore
Executive Director