The 2021 Summer Squeeze Challenge kicked off on Monday, July 12. Your participation this year means more now than ever.
Summer is easily the busiest time of year at Irving Cares. As classrooms and cafeterias close, many children also lose access to the low-cost or free meals provided at school, they depend on throughout the school year. Traditionally, food pantry requests increase significantly during the summer with up to 1,000 families needing food assistance each month. This year, many Irving neighbors are struggling with additional burdens after 16 months of economic, academic, and social challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic reminded us that anyone, at any time, in any circumstance, could need a little extra help putting food on the table.
The Summer Squeeze Challenge is a signature event held annually to help support the Irving Cares food pantry. The program challenges local organizations to raise the largest combined food & dollar donations in one of five categories. That’s where you come in. Now, more than ever, we need your participation to help Irving Cares meet the increase in demand and ensure no one goes hungry.
