COPE Fills Summer Food Gaps for Kids

When school’s out, kids in western Douglas County aren’t going hungry thanks to COPE’s bold new initiative. Facing a glaring gap in federal summer meal programs, COPE stepped in to deliver weekly grocery bags packed with nutritious, kid-friendly meals — including ham and cheese rollups — directly to families in Elkhorn, Bennington, and DC West. Partnering with HyVee, they’re offering variety, stretching their budget, and meeting overwhelming community demand. This grassroots effort proves that when official safety nets fail, community collaboration can fill the void — and keep kids fed all summer long. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/52e49002de78722d