Summer Programs

Families living in low-income struggle to make ends meet, and often cannot afford to provide some of the basics – including food. 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 for the year ahead to be successful. Supporting children and families over the summer months with access to fresh and healthy food removes some of the many barriers that these families encounter on a daily basis.

Last year, we distributed 4,094 food bags, with 66% of households returning for multiple visits. The demand continues to grow, and we need your support to make a difference!

Thank you to all the volunteers, donors, and supporters who contribute to making United Way’s Summer Programs possible. Thanks to your generosity, we can provide families with a week’s worth of nutritious fruits, vegetables, and snacks during July and August.

Thank you to the Windsor Volunteers for Literacy Foundation for your support of our Summer Eats for Kids Reading Challenge. The new program is designed to inspire and motivate students to engage with reading during the summer months while their families access food security support through our Summer Eats for Kids program. The Reading Challenge supports literacy growth and encourages students to make reading a fun part of their daily routine throughout the summer.