Why Summer Break Isn't a Vacation from Hunger When most people hear the phrase "The Dog Days of Summer," they think about sunshine, vacations, pool days, and a slower pace of life. For millions of children across America, summer feels very different. For them, summer marks the beginning of what many families quietly experience as the Hunger Days of Summer. During the school year, schools do far more than educate children. They provide one of the most reliable sources of nutri