Empowering Youth. Nourishing Families. Restoring Communities.

Flourish™ : Kids Meals Program

Healthy Meals. Happy Minds. Free for Schools & Communities

Our Flourish TM Kids Meals program provides free, grant funded USDA-approved after-school and summer meals directly on campus.

We handle everything — meal prep, food service, compliance, and reporting, so your team can focus on students.

  • Fresh, child-approved meals and snacks

  • USDA CACFP & SFSP compliant

  • No cost to schools or families

Perfect For: Afterschool programs, summer camps, or youth centers that want to nourish students without extra workload.

Built in Partnership

The Flourish™ Program is powered by the collective impact of two key partners:

  • The Dream Collective, Inc. – our nonprofit hub for food access, youth empowerment, and education

  • Vegan Bites by Jas – One of our plant-based food partner providing hands-on culinary experiences, high-quality vegan meals, and professional mentorship in healthy food entrepreneurship

Together, we blend farming, food, and future-focused training to raise up confident, creative changemakers one meal, one skill, and one child at a time.

Nourishing Children, Nourishing Communities

We’re not just teaching students to cook we’re feeding our communities. Through our after-school and summer programs, we provide fresh, balanced meals to children who need them most. Because hunger steals more than food—it steals focus, energy, and joy. We’re here to give that back.

After-School Meals

Many students go home to no dinner on the table. That’s why we step in. We serve nourishing after-school meals and snacks that give kids the energy to learn, grow, and just be kids.

  • Delivered in partnership with local schools, churches, and community centers

Summer Food Program

When school cafeterias close, hunger increases. Our Summer Pop-Up Meal Sites and Farm Box Pickups help ensure kids are still nourished.

  • Real food. Fresh produce. No fillers. Just what growing bodies need.

How to Help

You can make a difference today. Support our mission by donating, sponsoring meals or farm boxes, volunteering your time, or partnering with us to host programming and food access initiatives.

Our Impact

Since launching, The Dream Collective has provided food support and educational opportunities for youth and families in underserved communities. With your support, we can continue growing and reach even more people with the resources and experiences they need to flourish.

Partners We Thrive With

  • After-School Programs

  • At-Risk Centers

  • Schools

  • Churches

  • Recreation Centers

  • Community Centers

  • Childcare Centers

  • Adult Day Programs

  • Local Farms & Producers

Community Partner Interest Questionnaire

Partner With Us 

Thank you for your interest in partnering with The Dream Collective. We collaborate with organizations that share a commitment to serving communities through food access, education, and opportunity.

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