Sometimes the best path to success is by seeing innovative ideas in practice. Browse our case studies for ideas to help improve your summer meal program operations, outreach, nutrition education, and community partnerships.

Successful Summer Meal Sites 

• Riverside USD Brings BBQ to the Park View PDF
• City of Oakland, Alameda County Community Food Bank, and Oakland Library Partner to Nourish Bodies and Minds View PDF
• The Gift of an Old Tree: New Seasons Church Identifies its Assets View PDF

Operations

• Summer Meals Help Build a Robust Child Nutrition Portfolio at Escondido Union High School District View PDF
• Chico Brings the Right Ingredients to a Successful Summer Meal Program View PDF
• YMCA of Silicon Valley Mentors Agencies to Help Fight Summertime Hunger View PDF

Nutrition Education

• Redwood Empire Food Bank Grows Healthy Habits View Document
• Dinuba Powers Up Summer View PDF

Outreach and Events

• Creative Kick-Off Events from Around the State View PDF