Plains Presbyterian Church Partners with Food Bank to Fight Summer Hunger

As summer break begins, many families face the challenge of providing nutritious meals for their children who typically rely on school breakfast and lunch programs during the academic year. To help bridge this gap, Plains Presbyterian Church is stepping up to serve the Zachary community through the SUN Meals program.

What is SUN Meals?

This summer, Plains Presbyterian Church has partnered with the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank and SUN Meals to provide free, nutritious weekly meal boxes for local children and teenagers. The program is designed to ensure that kids don't go hungry during the summer months when school meal programs are unavailable.

 

Program Details

When: Every Tuesday from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM Duration: 9 weeks (June 3rd through July 29th, 2025) Where: Plains Presbyterian Church Who: Children and teens in the Zachary area

Each week, families can pick up meal boxes containing nutritious food items to help feed their children throughout the week. The program is completely free and aims to support families during the summer break.

How to Register

Registration is simple and can be completed online. Parents and guardians can sign up their children by visiting the registration form at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5EM1fJhszjjBwrWeSPPa3dMSx8IaIEyPXwAayUB6dp7agWA/viewform

Making a Difference in Our Community

Programs like SUN Meals play a crucial role in supporting local families and ensuring that children have access to proper nutrition year-round. The collaboration between Plains Presbyterian Church, the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank, and community volunteers demonstrates the power of working together to address food insecurity.

For families in need, this program offers both practical support and peace of mind during the summer months. For more information about the SUN Meals program or to volunteer, contact Plains Presbyterian Church.

The SUN Meals program is part of ongoing efforts to combat childhood hunger in the Greater Baton Rouge area. Registration is encouraged to help organizers plan for adequate food distribution each week.