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Bright Start Nutrition Program

Eliminate child hunger in the Midlands by connecting families to consistent, healthy food.

Programs offered

  • Weekend backpack meals for elementary students
  • Summer Meals (June–August)
  • Mobile pantry visits to under-served neighborhoods
  • Caregiver nutrition workshops

What sets this agency apart

  • Partnership with 38 area schools
  • Culturally responsive food selections
  • Home delivery for families without transportation

Populations served

Children K–12 and their families experiencing food insecurity.

Eligibility

School-enrolled children referred by a teacher, counselor, or family self-referral. No documentation required.

Children's Health Resource Guide

A directory for families, school nurses, and community health workers in the Midlands.

Updates

Compiled annually with input from partner agencies. Listings are reviewed each year for accuracy.

Distributed by

Compiled by rsrchsolutions with the Midlands Public Health Cooperative. Reviewed annually — Edition 2026.