Help kids in need this summer: Donate to the KOMO News summer food drive

WASHINGTON — Summer vacation should be fun - not a struggle. For thousands of kids it means a greater chance of going hungry. For families facing food insecurity, summer is a struggle without school meal programs.

You can help by joining KOMO News and Food Lifeline to help tackle summer hunger. Make a donationHERE.

Average family grocery costs can rise more than $300 a month when school is out. With inflation, that number could be higher. But your generosity will help. Yourdonation will help Food Lifeline get food to more than 400 food banks and programs across western Washington.

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Here are other ways you can help end summer hunger:

Volunteer in the Food Lifeline Hunger Solution Center. You can organize friends, co-workers or go on your own. KOMO News recently volunteered for a shift sorting and repacking food for our Day of Service.

Advocate on behalf of Food Lifeline. Learn more about their Root Out Hunger mission to raise awareness about the root causes of hunger.

On behalf of KOMO News, thank you for your support to help tackle hunger in Washington.