Hunger Facts
Over 38 million Americans are food insecure. Of those 38 million, more than 13 million are children and 4 million are seniors. Last year, over 27 million people used a Food Bank for emergency food assistance.
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The San Antonio Food Bank seeks new Kids Cafe locations based on a program’s viability, need in the community, and a reputation for safe, and reliable program operation.
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Kids Cafe is a partnership between a Food Bank and a non-profit that has established youth programs. The Food Bank provides the meal component to enhance existing activities.
Since funding is always a concern, the San Antonio Food Bank does not have as many Kids Cafes in operation as needed, but there is a steady effort to seek and secure partnerships to continue the push to guarantee that children seeking the safety and comfort of an after school program will have a warm Kids Cafe to look forward to after a long day of school.
