PROJECT JOY SUMMER FOOD BAGS

In the summer of 2023, Union Gospel Mission partnered with the Project Joy organization to tackle childhood summer hunger.

"We realized that there was a gap in the Northland for kids to access free meals during weekends when youth programs are closed. We knew the Mission had the capacity to assemble and distribute food bags to kids, but we needed the funds to kick start this initiative. We approached Project Joy and, without hesitation, they provided us with a generous donation to get our program started." - Katie Hagglund, UGM Executive Director

Project Joy summer food bags are filled with easy-to-open, easy-to-prepare items. These bags are then delivered to local youth organizations to be distributed directly to children in need of weekend food assistance. The program runs for 12 weeks throughout the summer.

2024 DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS:

• Damiano Kids' Kitchen
• LifeHouse
• Divine Konnections
• Gary New Duluth Rec. Center
• Neighborhood Youth Services
• Valley Youth Center
• Boys & Girls Club - Lincoln Park
• Cloquet High School
• Barnum Bomber Club
• Union Gospel Mission

Contact us via email, or at (218) 722-1196, with additional questions or to sign your youth program up to become a distribution partner.