For some kids, summer time can be a challenge to find nutritional meals as being in school often provided that stability for families.

Caitlin Mellendorf is a Nutrition Educator with the University of Illinois Extension indicates many communities will provide healthy meals to students through the summer.

For families with young people who are going to be staying home alone this summer, Mellendorf encourages making sure there's plenty of healthy food around the house for them to eat.

Additionally, Mellendorf encourages having things those kids are going to be able to access easily and make sure they know how to navigate food preparation, including using those kitchen appliances safely.

Later this week, we'll hear more from Mellendorf on preparing kids home for the summer with good food preparation habits.