A Grandfather’s Summer of Strength

Mr. Jeff is raising his grandchildren, stepping into a role he never expected but embraces with unwavering love. Like many caregivers on a fixed income, he relies on careful planning and limited resources to make ends meet. During the summer months, when utility and grocery bills rise and assistance can lag, that balance becomes even more fragile.

Before finding support, Mr. Jeff worried constantly about how he would stretch what little he had. With children home all day, the need for consistent, nutritious meals only grows. The gap between resources and need can feel impossible to bridge.

“Had it not been for Second Harvest providing these meals for these kids,” he says, “I don’t think we would make it through the summer.”

Thanks to donor support, grandparents like Mr. Jeff don’t have to face summer alone and are able to bring home boxes of nourishing food – enough to carry their family through the toughest weeks.

“Without you,” Mr. Jeff says, “I don’t know which way I would have gone.”

This summer, you’re not just providing meals to children; you’re giving stability and relief to caregivers and families. Thank you!