Feeding Kids, Fueling Futures

For too many children in Ottawa County, the absence of school means the absence of meals. That’s where the Ottawa County Family Advocacy Center steps in. Through its Fuel for Kids program, the organization ensures that children have access to nutritious, easy-to-eat food during weekends, extended school breaks, and throughout the summer. In 2025, support from the John Henry Eldred Jr. Foundation helped expand this essential service, delivering more meals to more children—when they need them most.