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Hopelink is launching its annual “End Summer
Hunger” campaign in March. The goal of the
four-month fundraising drive is to purchase food
that will be distributed during the high-demand
summer months at Hopelink’s six food banks.
An average of 13 percent of school children
in school districts in north and east King County
receive free or reduced cost breakfasts and
lunches during the school year. When school
is out for the summer, those children’s
increased nutritional needs put a great strain
on already stressed household budgets. The grassroots
campaign calls upon the support of individuals,
businesses, schools and organizations to meet
the increased summertime nutritional needs of
low-income families. Schools that support the
program encourage children in classrooms to
collect coins. Businesses and organizations
hold food drives, fund drives, or both, according
to what works best for each entity. Individuals
who wish to support the summer need can donate
cash through Hopelink’s website at www.hope-link.org.
For more information, contact Ben Martinka
at (425) 869-7835 or benm@hope-link.org.
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