How Philly distributed an estimated 1 million meals to kids this summer — and kept them busy

Published on August 19, 2026

Michella Crosby first noticed it a couple of years ago: The children surrounding her block in West Philadelphia were hungry — and a little bored — during the summer break.

Once a kid in need of a meal, often getting one at her local armory, Crosby decided to do something to make sure no child went unfed.