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)
In today's ENR: Summer nutrition program keeps Utah kids fed even while school is out of session. (utahpubliceducation.org)
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)