Summer Meals Feed Kids Across Upstate | Buffalo News

New York’s Summer Food Service Program hit a record 19.5 million meals last summer, up from 18 million the year before, feeding kids across upstate communities when school’s out. Funded by the USDA and run by the state’s Education Department, local groups like Oneida Herkimer Madison BOCES and Rome City School District deliver hot meals and simple options like PB&J—especially vital in rural areas where groceries are scarce. Beyond nutrition, the program combats embarrassment and food insecurity, helping families of all incomes cope with rising costs. With summer meal sites serving thousands daily, it’s proving to be a community win—ensuring no child goes hungry, even when school’s closed. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/c097aae3d0bbff9a