When School Ends, Hunger Doesn't Take a Break
For many children, summer means sleeping in, playing outside, and enjoying a break from the classroom. But for thousands of families across Mercer County, summer also means the loss of reliable access to school breakfasts and lunches. Together, we can help ensure that no child goes hungry when school is out.
Turn your workplace, congregation, neighborhood, or community group into a hunger fighting machine!
Arm In Arm is seeking food drives focused on breakfast and snack items for children during the summer months. We’ll provide the guidance and support to help make your drive a success!
Most Needed Items
Shelf-stable milk Low-sugar cereal
Instant oatmeal Granola bars
Peanut butter Juice boxes
Rice Pasta
Arm In Arm is looking for summer volunteers to help pack, sort, and distribute food to neighbors facing hunger across Mercer County.
We welcome individuals as well as corporate teams, church groups, civic organizations, and other community groups looking to make a meaningful impact together.
2 and 3 hour shifts available.
Come stand with Arm In Arm
and your community.
We’re truly better together!
Give the Gift of a Hunger-Free Summer
Together we can help ensure that no child goes hungry when school is out!
Help us nourish our community, one family at a time.
$10 — Fills a child’s “lunchbox” for a week
Provides fresh produce and kid-friendly staples that help replace school lunches during summer break.
$25 — Covers breakfast for 10 children
Ensures children start their summer mornings with nutritious meals like oatmeal, fruit, and milk — meals they often rely on at school.
$50 — Provides culturally preferred groceries for 4 children
Includes items like Maseca corn masa flour and other staples that help families prepare familiar meals kids know and love.
$100 — Keeps the lights and stove on for a family
Helps pay essential utilities so children can safely store food, have hot meals, and maintain stable routines during summer months.
$250 — Groceries for 10 children for a week
Provides a full week of nutritious groceries to help families bridge the summer meal gap.