As students across Virginia begin summer break, anti-hunger advocates say many families are struggling to replace the meals children receive during the school year, while also facing rising grocery costs and cuts to federal food assistance programs.

For students at Christiansburg Middle School, just because you missed breakfast before school, doesn’t mean you don’t eat.

In Virginia, many families are facing an agonizing decision: should they prioritize feeding their loved ones or paying for rent and utilities? This dilemma is becoming increasingly common across the commonwealth.

Summer break for many parents in Pulaski County poses a big challenge, providing meals for their children when they're not in school. But this summer, they're getting a huge helping hand from No Kid Hungry Virginia.