In a few weeks, Mississauga’s kids will face a difficult reality. When the school year ends, so do the school meal programs many families rely on to help keep food on the table.
Kids are sitting impatiently at their desks, dreaming of sunny days, soccer matches and splash pads. But their parents—like Saanvi*—aren’t counting down the days eagerly. Instead, they’re feeling growing worry.
Saanvi’s husband works full-time to support their family, while she stays home caring for their daughter until she can find a steady job. Their son is in school.
“My husband is the only source of income, and it’s difficult,” she shares. “We squeeze every expense so we can manage everything. I haven’t enrolled my son in any extra curricular activities because it is an additional cost.”
Even with all these sacrifices, Saanvi still worries about how she’ll keep her children fed.
Thanks to your generosity, kids will have the fresh, healthy food they need to play until sunset, knock the ball out of the park, and make every summer day an adventure.
And it will give parents like Saanvi something priceless: the relief of knowing their children will have enough to eat—and that they’re not facing this alone.
“The food was very helpful… It means we can survive for the next 2-3 weeks,” Saanvi smiles.
Right now, almost 14,000 kids are relying on our 60+ food programs—that’s enough to fill up one of our elementary schools more than 15 times over!
But your support gives those kids the carefree summer they deserve, and gives their parents much-needed peace of mind.
On behalf of the families you’re helping this summer, thank you for caring!
*Name is representative to protect food bank visitor
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