Summer can be the hungriest time of year for children.
1 in 3 food bank recipients in Windsor-Essex County are children. We know that locally, families rely on school nutrition programs to help feed their children nutritious meals. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many schools to close several times, making the need for food support even greater. Children need healthy food to grow and thrive, and that's why we're committed to ensuring that no child goes hungry in our community.
United Way's Summer Eats for Kids program provides children and families in Windsor-Essex with nutritious snacks, fruits, and vegetables during the summer months when school nutrition programs are closed. The program also offers books for children and families.
Help us fill 4,000 food boxes for children. With your donation, you can improve a child's nutrition, health, and educational success. Full tummies lead to bright minds!
BE A HERO FOR A DAY
$2,500
Provides 100 families in Windsor and Essex County with a week's worth of snacks, fresh fruits, and vegetables during the summer months. Operates in six locations in West Windsor, Downtown Windsor, and Leamington.
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Benefits
Opportunity to distribute food baskets to families at pick-up locations
Digital promotion of your contributions
Invitation to virtual recognition events
Contact Us: 519-259-6164 | info@weareunited.com
Program Locations:
Families with children are invited to pick up a free box of health snacks, fruits, and vegetables at any of the locations below. Registration will take place on-site. All staff and volunteers will be taking appropriate safety measures for COVID-19.
Volunteers Wanted:
If you are interested in volunteering at one of our pick-up locations please contact Nate at nlesperance@weareunited.com or call
519-999-4473.
Thank you to our generous sponsor:
