Help Maryland Kids Enjoy a Hunger-Free Summer
Free and reduced-price school meals disappear each summer for hundreds of thousands of Maryland kids. Summer Clubs help bring them back. Help Us
What are Summer Clubs?
Our Summer Club Program helps feed children who would otherwise receive free and reduced-price school meals during the school year.
Summer Clubs are held during the summer at established community organizations, where children feel happy and safe. In between arts and crafts, sports and other activities, children receive nutritious breakfasts and lunches.
All meals are made fresh daily by professional Maryland Food Bank chefs in the Charles T. Bauer Community Kitchen, using local produce and other nutritious ingredients.
Summer Club meals receive federal and strictly adhere to USDA nutritional guidelines. The program is part of MFB Kids™, an initiative sponsored by Giant that provides children with the nutrition they need to grow healthy and strong.
Offering a safe space, friends and fun, Summer Clubs ensure that kids can be kids during the summer months.
Summer Childhood Hunger Facts
Summer can be one of the most challenging times of year for Maryland children. Did you know:
- Childhood hunger is most acute during the summer, according to the USDA
- Many kids also lose access to physical education programs and extracurricular activities during the summer
- After a summer without adequate nutrition or physical activity, students return to school at a disadvantage and poised for failure.
Join Summer Club
Contact a Maryland Food Bank program coordinator today to learn about Summer Clubs located near you, or to explore potential partnership options.
Learn More About Summer Clubs
Take a look at our press release to find the complete list of Maryland Food Bank 2023 Summer Club sites. If you’d like to speak to a program coordinator at any time, contact us or call (410) 737-8282.
Partnership with the Maryland Food Bank
The Maryland Food Bank has a variety of different food distribution programs. These programs have been created over time to suit the needs of our neighbors and of our partners. See if partnering with us could be a good fit for your organization.
