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For some children, they are facing a span of two or three months when their nutrition is going to be lacking. Not only do these children in need face food insecurity, but they often experience weight gain and learning loss, which puts them at a real disadvantage when school resumesin the fall.  \nProviding nutritious food in the summer helps to counteract the effects of eating the lessthan-nutritious foods that fit into the budget of many families. Unfortunately, some of the lower priced foods are also the highest in calories from fat or sugar, have the least nutritional value, and contribute to weight gain in the summer. By providing nutritious food through these privately funded meal sites, we can also make a significant impact on the health of the children.  \nAdditionally, by providing educational and enrichment activities, these meal sites can truly make a difference in the academic future of the students. These activities can stimulate learning and help to minimize the “summer slide,” which results when children are no longer participating in learning activities as they did during the school year. Research shows that the subjects of math and reading are the most affected by a lack of learning opportunities in the summer. This gap in learning puts the children at greater risk when the school year begins again in the fall. Children who have the opportunity to attend activities – whether it be activities at a regular summer meal site, camp, the library or other educational activities, will have an advantage when school starts again.  \nHow can we help?  \nPrivately funded summer meal programs can step in to fill the summer gap in food security for many children during the summer months when school meals are not provided. School meals may not be available because schools either do not have the capacity or opt out of providing a summer meal program. This will be the opportunity when churches or other community-based organizations can organize a summer meal program to provide nutritious meals for children in need.  \nThe Texas Hunger Initiative (THI) is a collaborative, capacity building project housed at Baylor University and focused on the goal of ensuring that every Texan has access to three nutritious meals a day, seven days a week. THI is dedicated to developing and implementing strategies to end hunger through research, policy, education, community organizing and community development. THI convenes federal, state, and local government stakeholders with nonprofits, faith communities, and business leaders to create an efficient system of accountability that increases food security in Texas. THI has seven regional offices across the state in: Austin, Dallas, Houston, Lubbock, McAllen, San Angelo, and Waco. To learn more, [visit www.texashunger.org](visit www.texashunger.org).  \nAbout the Toolkit  \nThis toolkit will show you the steps necessary to create a successful privately funded summer meal program. It is not a one size fit all packet but rather a guide that provides important strategies and considerations for starting the program. This guide includes examples for each of the steps as a way to get you started as you brainstorm and let your creativity shape the program that best fits the needs of the children you will serve in your community.  \nInformation in this toolkit is provided by the Texas Hunger Initiative San Angelo Regional office that coordinates the Kids Ea","cbCaioRkMyqJOMR5","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaioRkMyqJOMR5","pdf",5605165,46,"English","# Overview of the Need\n## Facts about Food Insecurity\n# Starting a Program\n## Program Leadership\n## Funding\n## Site Locations\n## Site Safety\n## Food Safety\n## Daily Operations\n## Menu Planning\n## Volunteer Coordination\n## Program Promotion\n## Activities\n## Program Evaluation\n# Appendix","[{\"question\":\"Why are privately funded summer meal programs needed?\",\"answer\":\"Many children lack access to school meals during summer, creating a gap in nutrition that can lead to food insecurity, weight gain, and learning loss. 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