For most kids, summer means freedom — lazy mornings, afternoons at the pool, and the simple joy of just being a kid. But for millions of children across the United States, summer brings something far less carefree: hunger.

During the school year, more than 20 million children rely on free or reduced-price school breakfasts and lunches. Those meals are a lifeline. When the final bell rings in June, that lifeline disappears — and families already stretching tight budgets are left to fill the gap.

The result? 1 in 5 children in America faces food insecurity, and summer is one of the hardest seasons of all.

That’s where Feeding America steps in.

Through their network of over 200 food banks and 60,000 meal programs, Feeding America works tirelessly to make sure kids don’t go hungry just because school is out. Their summer meal programs provide free, nutritious lunches at community sites — parks, libraries, churches — so that children can do what they’re meant to do in summer: grow, play, and thrive. As one child in their program put it simply: “When I get home, I’m not hungry. And when I’m not hungry, I can go outside and play and have fun.”

At Elara Brands, this cause is personal to us.

We believe that the products we sell should do more than serve your kitchen or your business- they should serve your community. That’s why we created One Case ● One Meal^®: for every case of product you purchase from us, we donate the equivalent of one meal to a Feeding America food bank of your choosing. Together, our customers have helped us reach over 9 million meals donated to Feeding America member food banks across the country.

As a proud partner of Feeding America, we are part of a nationwide movement to end hunger — one meal at a time. That partnership means every purchase you make through Elara Brands is directly connected to one of the most trusted hunger-relief organizations in the country.

Nine million meals. Nine million moments where a child didn’t have to wonder where their next meal was coming from.

This summer, hunger is still out there — but so are we. Every order you place is a chance to feed a child in your community. Thank you for being part of something bigger.

For additional ways to donate visit: https://www.feedingamerica.org/take-action