Summer Meals Program Kick-Off Toolkit

While working with the DC Free Summer Meals Program, I created the program’s first-ever Summer Meals Kick-Off Toolkit to increase participation and engagement at meal sites. The toolkit provided site coordinators with innovative ideas for activities to attract children and families, including educational workshops, nutrition education, and community-building events. By emphasizing local produce, physical activity, and creative ways to promote summer meals, the toolkit aimed to increase awareness of the program's benefits and foster a sense of community. This initiative not only helped boost attendance but also highlighted the importance of ensuring children have access to nutritious meals during the summer months.