When school ends in June, free and reduced-price meal programs end with it. For families in Moreno Valley, Riverside, and Perris, summer means stretching already-thin grocery budgets to cover meals that school used to provide. This initiative fills the gap from June through August.
Acts of Kindness FoundationFoundation-administered program
Summer Hunger Bridge
Bridging the summer meal gap for kids and families — June through August.
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Acts of Kindness FoundationFoundation-administered program
Acts of Kindness FoundationFoundation-administered program
InitiativeSeasonal initiative
Summer Hunger Bridge
Bridging the summer meal gap for kids and families — June through August.
Foundation-administered support with verification standards and privacy-aware reporting.
Part ofFood Security & Pantry Support
Summer should be a break from school — not from eating.
During the school year, free and reduced-price meal programs provide daily nutrition for thousands of students across Riverside County. When the last bell rings in June, that safety net disappears. For families in Moreno Valley, Riverside, and Perris, summer doesn't just mean time off — it means stretching already-thin grocery budgets to cover meals that school used to provide. The Summer Hunger Bridge works to fill that gap with pantry kits, fresh produce distributions, and partner-coordinated meal support so families have consistent food access through August.
About this program
The Summer Hunger Bridge is a seasonal initiative under the Foundation's Food Security & Pantry Support pillar. Operating from June through August, this program provides pantry kits, fresh produce, and meal support to food-insecure households across Riverside County during the summer months when school-based meal programs are unavailable. All support is Foundation-administered with full discretion over allocation, vendor-paid, and distributed through verified local partners including food banks, community organizations, churches, and summer program sites in Moreno Valley, Riverside, and Perris. Assistance is not guaranteed and is subject to program capacity and verified need.
Our approach
How this program delivers
Pantry kits, fresh produce, and grocery support are purchased through approved vendors and distributed at verified partner sites. No cash goes to families — every dollar moves through Foundation-administered channels.
We publish distribution data, partner site reporting, and summer program outcomes so supporters can see exactly how their generosity kept families fed during the hardest months.
Who this program serves
- Families with school-age children who rely on free and reduced-price meal programs during the academic year
- Households in Moreno Valley, Riverside, and Perris facing compounded food costs when school meals end
- Seniors and fixed-income residents navigating rising summer grocery prices in the Inland Empire
- Households referred through food banks, community partner agencies, and school district family liaisons
What support looks like
- Summer pantry kits — shelf-stable staples, canned proteins, grains, and breakfast items designed to supplement household groceries
- Fresh produce distributions at verified partner sites across Moreno Valley, Riverside, and Perris during June, July, and August
- Grocery vouchers and direct vendor payments at verified local stores for eligible households
- Coordination with summer feeding sites and community organizations to extend meal access beyond school-year programs
How we verify need
- Community partner intake and household need documentation — referrals may include school district family liaison recommendations
- Food bank and community organization eligibility assessment and household verification
- Partner site vetting for produce distribution capacity and summer feeding coordination
- Foundation oversight, vendor payment documentation, and distribution reporting
How funds are delivered
Acts of Kindness Foundation administers all funds for the Summer Hunger Bridge with full discretion over allocation and distribution. The Foundation purchases food and supplies directly from approved vendors, coordinates distribution through verified partner sites, and pays grocery vendors directly for eligible households. No cash is distributed to individuals or families. Assistance is subject to program capacity and verified need — this initiative does not constitute an entitlement or guarantee of service. All expenses, distribution records, and partner coordination are documented and reported through the Foundation's transparency page.
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What supporters ask
When does the Summer Hunger Bridge operate?
This initiative runs from June through August each year, timed to cover the gap when school-based meal programs are unavailable. Planning and fundraising begin in spring.
How are families identified for this program?
Eligible households are identified through food bank partner intake, community agency referrals, and school district family liaisons. The Foundation does not accept direct individual applications. All recipients are verified through partner organizations based on documented need and program capacity.
What's in a summer pantry kit?
Each kit includes shelf-stable staples — canned proteins, grains, pasta, breakfast items, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables — designed to supplement a household's grocery needs during summer months. Kit contents may vary based on availability and household size.
Where are fresh produce distributions held?
Produce distribution sites are coordinated across Moreno Valley, Riverside, and Perris at verified partner locations — food banks, community centers, churches, and summer program sites. Specific locations and schedules are published through our partners as the summer season begins.
Does my donation specifically fund summer programs?
Donations to the Summer Hunger Bridge support Foundation-administered summer food security work across Riverside County. The Foundation retains full discretion over allocation and reports program outcomes through our transparency page.
Is assistance guaranteed for every family that applies?
No. This is a charitable initiative, not an entitlement program. Assistance is based on verified need, partner capacity, and available funding. The Foundation exercises discretion over all allocation decisions.
Can schools or summer programs become partners?
We welcome partnership inquiries from school districts, summer feeding programs, and community organizations. Contact us through our contact page for evaluation through our standard partner vetting process.
Program family Together with other work under Food Security & Pantry Support.
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Where this program is making a difference
Moreno Valley, CAMoreno Valley Food Pantry SupportStocking pantry shelves for families in Moreno Valley and surrounding communities.Learn more →
Riverside, CARiverside Food Pantry SupportServing the county seat — food access for over 314,000 Riverside residents.Learn more →
Perris, CAPerris Food Pantry SupportBridging food access gaps for 80,000 residents in southern Riverside County.Learn more →
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Looking for help?
If you or someone you know is facing a need that Summer Hunger Bridge addresses, our team can walk you through the intake process. Every request is reviewed with care.
Charitable disclosure
Acts of Kindness Foundation is a California public benefit foundation (nonprofit public benefit corporation). This program is administered as charitable assistance. Program and campaign descriptions communicate mission intent and public context, not donor-directed control over distributions. The Foundation retains full discretion over the use and distribution of funds, which may support charitable assistance, program delivery, verification, reporting, and related operations.
Acts of Kindness Foundation administers all funds for the Summer Hunger Bridge with full discretion over allocation and distribution. The Foundation purchases food and supplies directly from approved vendors, coordinates distribution through verified partner sites, and pays grocery vendors directly for eligible households. No cash is distributed to individuals or families. Assistance is subject to program capacity and verified need — this initiative does not constitute an entitlement or guarantee of service. All expenses, distribution records, and partner coordination are documented and reported through the Foundation's transparency page.
All gifts on this site are made to Acts of Kindness Foundation and remain subject to the Foundation's exclusive control and discretion.
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