Healthy Kids Network provides local elementary students with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food to take home when school meals aren't available.
What began in 2015 with 65 students at one Newark elementary school, now reaches hundreds of children across Licking and Muskingum Counties.
See the Healthy Kids Network in action.
School staff help identify students who may need additional food support and connect them with Healthy Kids Network.
Food is provided discreetly through participating schools and goes directly home with students.
No. HKN is designed to make food support easy to access, without a complicated application process.
The Y continues helping local children access food during summer break. Learn about our Summer Food Service Program.
Help Feed Local Kids
Your support helps provide nutritious food for local children when school meals aren't available.