Children across Kansas can get free meals over the Summer through the annual program funded by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Last Summer the program served 2.2 million meals at more that 500 schools, churches and other locations across the state.
Cheryl Jonson is Director of Child Nutrition for the Kansas Department of Education and she says the Summer program helps children stay healthy when free school meals aren’t available. Children who receive great nutrition, nutritious meals and snacks are fueled and ready to learn.
Meals are available for anyone 18 or younger. Some sites in rural areas offer grab-and-go meals or weekly meal packs that include breakfast and lunch.
