In Tom Green County -

•    More than 1 of every 4 families with children had times during the last year   when there was not enough money to buy food- 5,400 households in San Angelo.

•    It’s not that we don’t have the resources – we do. The issue is the distribution system – we need to get the resources we have to those who need them.

The goal for Tom Green County since 2010 has been to feed more children during the summer when school was not in session. In San Angelo ISD, over 60% of the students receive free or reduced meal benefits - over 8,600 students!

During June, San Angelo ISD and Grape Creek ISD offer free breakfast and lunch at summer school sites. But, what happens in July? “Kids Eat-FREE!” happens! Over 60 churches, ministries, organizations, businesses and many, many individuals and volunteers partner to provide meals at several locations in San Angelo and at one site in Carlsbad.

In 2010, during July and August, our 11 locations provided over 21,500 meals (including seconds) to children.

In 2011, during July and August, our 13 locations provided nearly 23,000 meals (including seconds) to children. Our volunteers gave over 8,000 hours to provide those meals.

Again, in 2012, our goal is to serve more children. Will you help?

Send monetary donations to:

          Tom Green County Hunger Initiative

              For Kids Eat! Summer Meals Initiative

          Crockett National Bank

          c/o Todd Huckabee

          502 S. Koenigheim St.

          San Angelo, TX  76903-6769