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NEW YORK, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — (Feature Impact) The joy of being a kid on summer vacation offers a time to explore with your friends, discover new things about the world and yourself and recharge for a few months before heading back to school in the fall. However, for millions of families, the end of the school year also marks the beginning of a stressful season filled with tough choices, as children can fall behind in the months away from the classroom.<\/p>\n

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The summer gap begins when the school doors close and many children lose access to the daily routines, educational support and dependable nutrition that help them thrive. For families already juggling tight budgets and demanding schedules, summer can quickly become a season of added pressure and stress.<\/p>\n

Summer learning loss \u2013 or the decline in academic skills and learning during the school break \u2013 can have a lasting impact on academic outcomes. Studies<\/a> show over the summer, students can forget 20-30% of what they learned during the school year. Without the right support, students often start the new school year playing catchup, which can cause them to fall further behind.<\/p>\n

Summer can also intensify food insecurity. Of the more than 22 million kids<\/a> who rely on free or reduced-priced school meals, many lose access to these vital programs over the summer. When those meals disappear, families must stretch already limited budgets to cover up to 10 additional meals a week per child. In fact, recent United Way Worldwide data<\/a> from 211 \u2013 the free 24\/7 helpline that connects people with local resources \u2013 identified food access as one of the most pressing needs facing millions of families nationwide.<\/p>\n

These overlapping pressures fall especially hard on millions of working families living paycheck to paycheck, including ALICE<\/a> (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households. They earn above the federal poverty level but still struggle to afford basic expenses like housing, medicine, food and transportation.<\/p>\n

Addressing the summer gap requires a community-wide approach and solutions that meet hardworking families where they are. For example, United Way Community Schools<\/a> are community-based hubs that bring together schools, social services agencies, volunteers and other community partners to provide students and families with essential support like tutoring, food access and health and wellness resources.<\/p>\n

Families also need easy, practical, daily tips and local resources to make ends meet and help their kids stay on track.<\/p>\n

Learning that Fits Your Day<\/strong>
For busy families, low- or no-cost learning moments that fit into packed schedules can make a real difference. Many communities and nonprofits offer dedicated programs to keep children active and learning during the summer, such as:<\/p>\n