$5 million gift will help feed kids this summer
by Associated Press
Jun 12, 2009 | 774 views | 0 0 comments | 9 9 recommendations | email to a friend | print
ATLANTA -- The Atlanta-based Boys & Girls Clubs of America will use a $5 million gift from Morgan Stanley to inaugurate its national "Million Meal Summer" program to feed children under threat of going hungry during the summer months.

In the past, some clubs have had summer programs aimed at feeding children whose meals often are supplied by the free lunch program during the school year.

Cyndi Court, executive vice president of resource development and marketing for the clubs, says the clubs typically get plenty of interest in the programs.

But this summer they're seeing major increases in hungry kids. Some clubs have considered cutting their programs for lack of private donations to keep up with demand.

The gift will help at least 200 clubs maintain their programs.
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