Help A&M Insurance Close the Summer Meal Gap (2026)

Summer break should be a time for kids to relax, play, and enjoy a little extra freedom. But for many children across our state, summer also brings a serious challenge: fewer reliable meals.

During the school year, many families depend on free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch programs to help keep their children fed. When school lets out, those meals disappear, leaving many working families struggling to fill the gap.

That is why A&M Insurance is proud to partner with Northwest Harvest for our annual summer food drive.

Food Drive Dates: June 26, 2026, through July 31, 2026
Goal: Raise $600 and collect shelf-stable food donations
Mission: Help local children and families get the nutritious meals they need this summer

Even mild malnutrition during childhood can affect growth, learning, and development. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for kids and families in our community.

How You Can Help

Northwest Harvest accepts nonperishable food donations and monetary gifts. Monetary donations are especially powerful.

Every dollar helps.

Donate to Help Close the Summer Meal Gap Fundraiser

Prefer to donate food? Northwest Harvest can use a wide variety of shelf-stable items. Because they purchase white rice and beans in bulk, they encourage donations of other nutritious pantry staples.

Suggested Food Donations

General food items:

Oatmeal
Whole-grain pasta
Brown rice
Tomato products
Canned vegetables
Canned fruit, especially low-sugar options without artificial sweeteners
Canned fish or meat
Shelf-stable milk
Beef stew, chili, and similar meals are low in sugar and saturated fat

Infant and baby items:

Baby formula
Canned milk
Infant cereal
Jars of baby food
Powdered or canned milk
Baby diapers

Donate and Enter to Win

Bring in any donation during the food drive, and we will enter your name into a drawing for a $25 Starbucks gift card. The drawing will be held in August.

Thank you for helping A&M Insurance support Northwest Harvest and close the summer meal gap for children and families in our community.