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Gearing Up for Another Great School Year! August was a month of reflection, preparation, and excitement for Reconstructing Youth Foundation, Inc. as we wrapped up an incredible summer and began preparing for the return of our FREE After-School Programs in September 2026. Celebrating a Successful Summer During the months of June and July, Reconstructing Youth Foundation was proud to provide approximately 2,000 FREE meals each day to children and families throughout the communities we serve. Our summer feeding programs allowed us to continue our commitment to helping minimize food insecurity and ensuring that children had access to nutritious meals while school was out. August gave our team an opportunity to unwind, regroup, and begin preparing for another busy and impactful school year. September: We’re Back! We are excited to announce that our FREE After-School Programs will officially resume the day after Labor Day! This school year, Reconstructing Youth Foundation will continue serving students and families throughout: Bibb County Lee County Randolph County Wilkerson County Our after-school programs are provided at NO COST to participating students and families and are designed to provide a safe, positive, and enriching environment for children beyond the traditional school day. As we prepare for our September launch, our team is working behind the scenes to revamp our programming, prepare our staff, coordinate with our community and school partners, and make sure we are ready to welcome our students back. Ready to Serve. Ready to Grow. Ready for September. From providing thousands of meals throughout the summer to preparing for another year of free after-school programming, our mission remains the same: to support children, strengthen families, and provide resources and opportunities that make a lasting difference in the communities we serve.We are incredibly grateful to our staff, volunteers, partners, supporters, and community members who continue to believe in the mission of Reconstructing Youth Foundation. September 2026, here we come! #RYF #ReconstructingYouthFoundation #RYFASP

It’s a wrap! Summer 2026 Recap ☀️❤️ What an incredible summer! The Reconstructing Youth Foundation, INC. is proud to have successfully completed another impactful Summer Meals Program, helping minimize food insecurity across seven counties in Georgia by providing FREE nutritious meals to every child under the age of 18. This summer wasn’t just about serving meals—it was about ensuring children had access to the nourishment they needed to learn, grow, and thrive while school was out. Every meal served represents hope, compassion, and our continued commitment to strengthening our communities. None of this would have been possible without our dedicated staff, volunteers, community partners, sponsors, and the families who trusted us throughout the summer. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make a difference—one meal at a time. As we close out another successful summer, we remain committed to serving our communities year-round and continuing the fight against childhood hunger. Together, we are rebuilding communities, restoring hope, and changing lives. #ReconstructingYouthFoundation #EndingChildHunger #SummerMeals #Georgia #CommunityImpact FoodInsecurity ServingWithPurpose YouthFirst MakingADifference Nonprofit

It takes approximately $156,000 to run all of our free summer programs. Out of the $156,000 we are trying to raise $30,000. This will help us implement our program seamlessly to thousands of children we serve across Georgia. While our programs are completely free to the families, they are not free to provide. Between meals, transportation, staffing, and daily operations, the need continues to grow each year. This funding will help us reach more children and ensure no one is left behind this summer. In the video, you’ll see a glimpse of what we do every day—serving meals, showing up for our kids, and hearing directly from them about what this program means. This is more than just a summer meal, camp or place. This is stability, nourishment, and opportunity. If you are able to support in any way, we would truly appreciate it. Every dollar makes a difference. Donate here: https://givebutter.com/summer-fun-ryf-mv8yfv Please share and help us reach our goal. Our donations are tax deductible. #RYF

⏳ Time is running out! 5 days left to apply for FREE Summer Meal Home Delivery for children under 18 in your home. 📦 June & July 2026 | Delivered to your door. #RYF

⏰ ⏰🚨The deadline is quickly approaching! You have one week left to submit your Free Summer Meal Home Delivery application. Free meals will be delivered to your door for any child under 18 residing in your home during June and July 2026. Don’t miss out!⏰⏰🚨

🚨‼️Friendly Reminder: Please remember that free summer meal applications for home delivery must be submitted by the end of this month for any child who will be at your home during June and July. Unfortunately, the deadline cannot be extended, so we kindly encourage you to turn in all forms by month’s end. Thank you!‼️🚨 #RYF #FREESUMMERMEALS #DELIVERY #ALLCHILDREN #

🚨‼️If you would like your child—or any child you know under the age of 18—to receive free meals during the summer months, please complete and submit the attached form. Meals will be delivered directly to the child’s home throughout June and July at no cost. Completed forms must be returned via email ( Info@ReconstructingYouthFoundation.org) or by fax (877-468-5345) no later than February 28, 2026 to ensure eligibility for summer meal delivery.🚨‼️

If you would like your child—or any child in your care—to receive free meals delivered directly to their home during the summer months of June and July 2026, a completed application is required. All children under the age of 18 are eligible to participate. This includes children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and any child residing in your household. To ensure your child receives meals, the application must be completed and submitted by February 28, 2026. Meals will only be delivered to households that have submitted a completed form by the deadline. We strongly encourage families to apply early to guarantee participation. Our goal is to ensure that every child has access to nutritious meals throughout the summer. Thank you for helping us minimize food insecurity in our community. #RYF #RYF SUMMER #FREESUMMERMEALS #FREEMEALDELIVERY

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