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SCOTTSDALE, AZ \u2014 For many children who rely on school meals, summer can be one of the hungriest times of year when classes are out, and regular access to food disappears.<\/p>

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Scottsdale Unified School District recognized that need and launched a flexible grab-and-go program that allows families to pick up a week’s worth of meals at once. Last year, they served more than 135,000 meals, and this year, they’re bringing the food distribution back.<\/p>

The program at Scottsdale Community College’s East Lot reached families in underserved and rural areas, including some children facing challenges like a lack of refrigeration or electricity at home.<\/p>

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Every Wednesday from June 3 to July 22, SCC hosts Scottsdale Unified School District’s food program, thanks in part to strong community partnerships. Through their family-friendly distribution model, the program helped reduce hunger, maintain connections with students, and provide critical support when school is not in session.<\/p>

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Learn more about the meal service in the video player above.<\/i><\/p>

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