Summer Meal Programs Keep Kids Fueled Across the Country

When the school year ends, school nutrition professionals continue working behind the scenes to ensure children have access to healthy meals in their communities.

Through drive-up distributions, mobile meal routes, community meal sites, parks, and summer learning programs, school meal programs are finding creative ways to reach families where they are. The following programs reflect just a few innovative approaches school districts are using to serve their communities this summer:

De Pere School Nutrition (WI) is highlighting fresh, locally sourced ingredients through its summer meal offerings.

Families can enjoy summer lunch boxes and farm-fresh salads at community locations.

Scottsdale Unified School District (AZ) is serving more than 24,000 meals this summer through the USDA Summer Food Service Program.

The district’s Nutrition Services team is providing convenient drive-up meal distribution opportunities, helping ensure children continue to have access to nutritious meals while school is out of session.

District Six Organic Farm & Nutrition Services (SC) kicked off its summer feeding program with a combination of food truck and cafeteria meal service locations.

Staff members are welcoming families throughout the community and providing nutritious meals to help keep children fueled for a healthy and active summer.

Treutlen County Schools (GA) is adding literacy support to its summer meals program by distributing free books alongside meals.

The initiative helps students stay nourished while encouraging reading and learning throughout the summer months.

At Wildcat Cafe in Portland, TX, Food & Nutrition Services staff continue working throughout the summer to prepare weekly meal distributions for families.

The summer feeding team assembles meal bundles that provide children with nutritious breakfasts and lunches for the entire week.

The team at Greenville County Schools Nutrition Services (SC) is serving families through curbside meal pickup locations across the district.

By offering convenient pickup options at multiple schools, the district is making it easier for children to access free meals throughout the summer.

To find a summer meal distribution site near you, visit https://www.fna.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder