Category Archives: Food Insecurity & Children

2019 Summer Food Options for Kids

Posted on April 7, 2019 by

All children are invited to eat free lunches this summer at meal sites supported by the national Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) administered by the Kansas Dept. of Education. No registration is required for SFSP meal sites, and lunches are … Continue reading →

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3 Easy Ways to Help Feed Hungry Kids in our Community!

Posted on October 10, 2018 by

Many thanks to the donors, volunteers, and other supporters who helped Kidz LunchBox 2018 provide almost 9000 meals to kids this summer – and also donate over 1200 weekend backpacks to schools in Butler County, to fill gaps in the … Continue reading →

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Many thanks to our awesome donors, partners & supporters!

Posted on September 17, 2018 by

KIDZ SUMMER LUNCHBOX 2018 2018 Champions ($2500 +) Cox of Kansas Community Investment First Christian Church Foundation George Trimble Special Needs Charitable Fund United Way of El Dorado  2018 Patrons ($1000 + ) El Dorado Charities Auxiliary Kansas Health Foundation … Continue reading →

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Free Summer Meals continue through August 10 in El Dorado

Posted on July 28, 2018 by

Kidz Summer LunchBox provides free healthy lunches weekdays at 7 meal sites in El Dorado. The last day is Friday, August 10. Prize drawings for bicycles take place later that day. The GLOW Bus – a green school bus converted … Continue reading →

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Kids eat a free Lunch at summer meal sites in El Dorado!

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

Lunch tickets are given to kids each day – the tickets go into a drawing for prizes this summer. July 20:  3 gift certificate winners ($25, $20 & $15). August 10: two winners get a bicycle appropriate for their age … Continue reading →

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Kidz LunchBox Kickoff Celebration

Posted on June 19, 2018 by

Kids Need to Eat (KN2E) invites families with kids ages 18 and under in El Dorado to enjoy a fun family-friendly LunchBox Kickoff! What:  Kidz Summer LunchBox 2018 – Kickoff Celebration When:  Saturday, June 30, 11:30 am – 1:00 pm … Continue reading →

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Volunteers needed to feed kids this summer!

Posted on May 13, 2018 by

Looking for something meaningful and fun to do this summer? Maybe something you could do with your children or grandchildren – or with your church group, civic group, co-workers, family and friends? Kidz LunchBox 2018 needs volunteers to help feed … Continue reading →

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VISTA Summer Positions

Posted on April 20, 2018 by

KN2E has two 35-hours a week opportunities in El Dorado for HS graduates. These positions are ideal for those ages 18-24 looking for summer employment. Benefits include a living stipend and education award. The deadline to apply is May 7 … Continue reading →

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Kidz Summer LunchBox 2018: What’s New?

Posted on March 18, 2018 by

Kidz Summer LunchBox invites children ages 1 – 18 to eat lunch with us, and then take additional foods home – weekdays, July 2 – August 10 (closed on July 4th) at 7 meal sites in El Dorado, including 6 … Continue reading →

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Showing our love for Kidz LunchBox Fans & Friends

Posted on February 12, 2018 by

It’s February, which means Valentine’s Day is reminding us to celebrate love – and to specially recognize those who we love, admire, and appreciate. First of all, we want to show our love for all the amazing, hardworking volunteers who … Continue reading →

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