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Wake County Fights Summer Hunger | Raleigh News
This summer, Wake County’s 94 churches and community centers became lifelines for kids, serving over 120,000 free meals during June and July — a vital response to the fact that nearly 42% of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. Funded federally and run through the state, the program ensures children up to 18 don’t go hungry when school’s out, offering not just food but safe spaces and community love. For families on SNAP or SSI, these meals ease financial strain; parents like Kenya Lawrence say they’ve been a game-changer. Some sites even provide weekend backpacks with groceries…
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