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Give kids like Roman 2x the fuel this summer

Jun 25, 2026, 5:41 AMfeedingamerica
Feeding America Your gift can be DOUBLED to help kids stay energized and ready to play. |

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"Being full gives me the energy to play," Roman says.

Roman loves to spend the summer months in the water—he is even helping teach his youngest sister, Mh'Lena, how to swim. But all that activity means Roman needs a lot of fuel.

During the school year, Roman and his siblings, like millions of other kids across the country, eat breakfast and lunch at school. When the last bell rings for summer break, those meals stop.

Be one of 1,000 donors by June 30 and your support can help provide twice as many meals to families like Roman's. Give now and your gift can be matched, up to $250,000, thanks to Sheryl Sandberg & Tom Bernthal.

 
Roman and Mh'Lena Ali, California.
 

Roman's mother is a full-time student and his father works odd jobs while receiving disability support, but when school meals disappear, they need help to fill the gap.

"When school is out, my family goes to the food pantry," Roman said. With that support, Roman and his siblings have the fuel they need to play and grow this summer and return to school ready to learn and thrive.

Please, rush a gift now to help us meet our 1,000 donor goal by June 30 >>

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With your support and together with food banks, pantries and other network partners across the country, Feeding America provides meals to help families fill the gap when they don't have access to school meals. Thank you for taking part.

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