Summer Pack Food Program
Providing Students with Additional Nutrition in the Summer.
THE NEED
It’s easy to have fun in the sun on a full stomach, but did you know that approximately 1 in 8 children in Blue Earth County is food-insecure? Of those children, 17% are ineligible for federal nutrition programs (e.g. SNAP) leaving them and their families without access to additional resources. This makes our work of feeding all hungry students critical for our community!
"I deeply appreciate the help more than you can imagine! Thanks to your help, my child grew almost a full inch and gained several pounds during the summer."
- real testimonial from a local parent
THE SOLUTION
The Summer Pack Program is a free program that provides students in grades K-12 with additional nutrition in the summer months. During the summer months, FOCP delivers enrolled students a food box that contains a month's worth of nutritious, well-balanced, youth-friendly weekend food packs, along with vouchers for fresh milk and produce.
Piloted in 2019, the Summer Pack Program serves hundreds of local students. Students are eligible if they attend one of the schools currently served by FOCP and are in grades K-12 (incoming kindergarten students included).
Summer 2026 Summer Pack delivery dates:
- June 3
- July 1
- August 5
Check our volunteer page to pack and deliver food. Or visit our give page to help fund the food.