Could your
kids (or children you know) use more food this summer? We want to let you know
about the free Summer Meals Program.
The Summer
Meals Program is one of the federal nutrition programs that provides free meals
and snacks to children and teens during the summer months (June through August). Summer Meals,
also known as Summer Sack Lunch, is funded by the United States Department of
Agriculture (USDA) and was established in 1968 to respond to growing research
that correlated a child’s nutrition with academic success and concerns about
the lack of nutrition resources for children during the summer months. There
are over 100 summer meal sites in King County, located in schools, parks,
recreation centers, community-based organizations, faith-based organizations,
and camps. In addition to meals, many sites provide fun activities for kids.
Sites may be open from June through August, depending on your community.
All kids and
teens (18 years old and younger) are eligible for the program. No proof of
income, address or citizenship is ever required.
To find the location and time of
Summer Meals sites nearest you:
- Visit ParentHelp123.org to find your Summer Meals sites online
- Call the Family Food Hotline 1-888-4-FOOD-WA (1-888-436-6392)
- Call the Summer Food Service Program office at 206-386-1140
- Text FoodWA to 877-877 to have them text you your nearest meal site
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