Sucaad Cawaale tries to get her three children to eat a nutritious lunch, something many low-income families in King County can’t always afford. “Nutritious food can be expensive,” says Sucaad, who is from Somalia but has lived in Seattle for 20 years and calls it home. But her son, age 9, and daughters, ages 12 and 13 have other things on their mind. After all, it’s summer and they’re at the playground. Sacaad insists they eat. Their lunch is free, thanks to United Way’s Fuel Your Future program, which provides free breakfasts and lunches at parks, community centers, and libraries all summer long.
