Summer Programs

Families living in low-income struggle to make ends meet, and often cannot afford to provide some of the basics – including food and school supplies. This can become even more of a challenge for families over the summer months when school nutrition programs are closed.

Children and youth need access to healthy food in the summer months, and school supplies for the year ahead to be successful. Supporting children and families over the summer months with access to fresh and healthy food, and providing them with school supplies for September removes some of the many barriers that these families encounter on a daily basis.

Thank you to all the volunteers, donors, and supporters who contribute to making United Way’s Summer Programs possible. Unfortunately, food challenges become more pronounced during the summer months when school nutrition programs are closed. While back-to-school season is an exciting time for many children, some lack access to the supplies and resources necessary for a successful school year. Thanks to your generosity, we can provide families with a week’s worth of nutritious fruits, vegetables, and snacks during July and August. Supplying kids with school essentials not only enhances classroom participation and attendance but also uplifts morale.

$3,000 provides 120 families in Windsor and Essex County with a week’s worth of snacks, fresh fruits, and vegetables during the summer months. Summer Eats for Kids operates in six locations in West Windsor, Downtown Windsor, and Leamington.