Hunger doesn’t take a break during the summer, and Local 4 volunteers spent the day helping make sure kids have enough to eat while school is out.

Summer is upon us, and for many Michiganders, warm weather, sparkling lakes and summer vacations come to mind. However, for one in six people -- and one in five children -- across southeast Michigan, the summer months can magnify an issue that negatively impacts every facet of day-to-day life: hunger.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. This article is sponsored by Gleaners Community Food BankIts been a challenging summer for everyone and even more so for those facing hardships with concerns of feeding their family. Gerry Brisson, President, and CEO of Gleaners Community Food Bank said that Gleaners has food banks all across Michigan. Rick Hampson, President of Citizens Bank Michigan explained that Citizens Bank has been committed to partnering with Gleaners for 10 years They are focused on the basic need of hunger and helping those in the community. Citizens Bank Michigan is continuing to match donations and double what you give to help those in need.

This article is sponsored by Gleaners Community Food Bank. Gleaners Food Bank is partnering with CItizens Bank, Michigan to make sure this is a hunger-free summer for families. Gerry Brisson, President and CEO of Gleaners Community Food Bank, explained that there are a lot more trucks out this summer feeding those in need. Rick Hampson, President and CEO of Citizens Bank, Michigan, said that Citizens Bank is matching the donations to Gleaners to help give back to the community. You can help families in your community by visiting hungerfreesummer.orgWatch the video to learn more.

This article is sponsored by Gleaners Food Bank. Stacy Averill from Gleaners Hunger Free Summer campaign joined host Jason Carr to talk about how to help. President of Citizens Bank of Michigan, Rick Hampson, says that "CItizens Bank has been a sponsor of the Hunger Free Summer campaign for 9 years." Citizens Bank has agreed to match every donation from the region. The Hunger Free Summer program is accepting donations until September 2nd.