Child Nutrition
One in five children may face hunger in Southeast Ohio. Children who experience food insecurity are much more likely to experience poor health and stunted development. Children who are food insecure are more likely to require hospitalization, are at higher risk of chronic health conditions, have more frequent oral health problems, and face poorer physical quality of life.
When our children have healthy foods to eat, they learn more and they do better in school. This is critical to our state's future.
Phone: (740) 385-6813
Email: foodbankhelp@hapcap.org
Summer EBT
Summer EBT/SUN Bucks are now available for Ohio students up to the age of 19. This new program in Ohio helps families buy food for their school-aged children during the summer months. If your household is already enrolled in SNAP, you do not need to apply. For more information and to apply, visit ohiosummerebt.org.
Summer Meals (congregate)
The Summer Food Service Program works to meet the needs of children facing hunger during the summer by providing them with nutritious meals and snacks when resources are not available. The program is open to ALL children 18 years of age or younger, or any person 19-21, who is mentally or physically disabled. We operate the program in Athens, Gallia, Hocking, and Perry Counties. There are no income requirements, and the only stipulation is that the meal must be eaten on-site. Meals served June 1 - August 7, 2026.
For questions about Summer Meals call the Foodbank at (740) 385-6813!
More information: Summer Meal Flyers 2026
Rural Meals (non-congregate)
The Southeast Ohio Regional Kitchen is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all eligible children free of charge. (To be eligible to receive free meals at a residential or nonresidential camp, children must meet the income guidelines for reduced-price meals in the National School Lunch Program. The income guidelines for reduced-price meals by family size are listed on the next page.) Children who are part of households that receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly foods stamps) benefits, or benefits under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR), or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) are automatically eligible to receive free meals.
Children can receive a full week’s worth of meals (7 breakfasts and 7 lunches). An eligible child accompanied by an adult can visit their meal site once per week to receive this benefit. Meals served June 1 - August 7, 2026.
** If a child is participating in the Rural Meals (non-congregate) program they are NOT eligible for the Summer Meals (congregate) program**
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.