End 68 Hours of Hunger- Amherst & Mont Vernon

End 68 Hours of Hunger is a non-profit organization with 501 (c)(3) status. Amherst & Mont Vernon is the 50th chapter for End 68. We provide weekend bags of food to children in our community who are facing food insecurity. We provide 3 dinners, 2 lunches, 2 breakfasts, and snacks to ensure that students receive high calorie, nutritious meals while they are not in school. 

Our program is quite new- we began delivering weekend bags of food to local students on January 17th, 2026. In just a few short months, we have provided over 500 bags of food to students in grades K-12, covering 5 schools in two towns. Our weekend meals comprise of non-perishable food items as well as fresh produce and baked goods.

In addition to providing weekend bags, we also provide week long vacation bags to families so that, even when school takes a break, our students still have full bellies. We also plan to establish a summer program so families can access food throughout the summer- receiving much needed items including milk, eggs, and fresh produce.

We support our schools in many ways by providing snacks to the school nurses and classroom teachers on a regular basis, as well as in emergency situations. 

We alsoattend Wellness Fairs and Meet & Greets whenever possible in our community so we can provide information and answer questions about our program. 

It is our hope that these funds we raise will help us continue to make connections in our community, which will also help us reach more families. We are also planning on expanding our program to include homeschool families as well as preschool age children.