And although 673,000 Illinois children participated in the National School Lunch Program in March 2001, only 148,000 took part in summer nutrition programs, the center said. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
The Food Research and Action Center's report, «Hunger Doesn't Take a Vacation,» said that nationally about 3.2 million children are enrolled in summer nutrition programs, compared with 15.3 million who receive free and reduced - price lunches during the school year. (articles.chicagotribune.com)
If Illinois were to double its enrollment, the state could be eligible for an additional $ 7.2 million in summer nutrition reimbursement payments. (articles.chicagotribune.com)