We’re past Memorial Day and schools are letting out—we’ve definitely moved into summer! Summer seems to have a different feel—people want to spend time outside, take adventures with their friends and family and be generally more relaxed. For people headed out to one of the National Parks this summer, the National Parks Service has announced nutrition standards for food and beverage concessions at the parks. These standards require that, where milk and milk products are offered, low-fat and fat-free milk and milk products must be available. In addition, for entrees offered, at least two options available must be low in fat, low in sodium, light in calories and contain whole grains. In addition to these nutrition standards, the Parks Service also set requirements related to sustainable foods, including fair trade coffee, locally sourced items and hormone usage. But summer isn’t fun and games for all kids. For some, the end of school means the return of hunger. A recent report highlighted the number of children in the United States who are suffering from hunger in the summer, when they don’t have school lunch and breakfast to help provide healthy meals. “Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation,” the report from the Food Research and Action Center (where I used to work), shows the number of kids who are missing out on meals through the Summer Nutrition Programs. For every seven low-income children who eat school lunch during the regular school year, only one is able to eat summer meals. This leaves six of these kids who may not be getting enough to eat during the summer months. Summer meals include dairy, just like regular school breakfast and lunches do. If more kids were getting nutritious summer meals, there could be increased demand for dairy as fluid milk, yogurt and cheese are included in these healthy and much-needed meals. Happy summer!