In an effort to head off hunger, the Iowa Department of Education is seeking sponsors for a federally funded program that provides nutritious meals or snacks to children in low-income areas of the state during the summer months. Once the academic school year ends, many children who qualify to receive school-sponsored, free and reduced-price meals may go without them. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program, administered by the Iowa Department of Education, aims to remedy childhood food insecurity by providing nutritious meals and snacks to children in low-income areas during the summer months. The program uses local sponsors and partner organizations to manage summer meal services. Once a site location is established, all children 18 and under are welcome to participate. Organizations can also get involved by partnering with existing sponsors to promote site locations and provide activities for children and volunteers and transportation assistance. Organizations interested in learning how to get involved are invited to visit the Iowa Department of Education’s Summer Food Service Program webpage or contact Stephanie Dross at 515-281-4760 or at stephanie.dross@iowa.gov.