The Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) will once again provide free meals to children throughout the summer through the Summer Food Service Program, helping ensure students continue to have access to nutritious meals while school is out of session.
Children ages 18 and younger can receive meals Monday through Friday at a variety of MMSD school sites and community locations across Madison starting on Monday, June 22. No application or registration is required. The program includes breakfast and lunch service at multiple elementary and high schools, as well as meal service at community-based locations throughout the city.
“Summer meals help ensure students continue to have reliable access to nutritious food even when school is not in session,” said Josh Perkins, director of food and nutrition for MMSD, in a press release. “We want families to know these meals are available, accessible and free for all children 18 and younger.”
Participating school sites will include Lori Mann Carey, Conrad A. Elvehjem, Hawthorne, Dr. Virginia Henderson, Aldo Leopold and Mendota elementary schools, along with East, Robert M. La Follette, Vel Phillips Memorial and West high schools.
Community partners and locations participating in the program include Allied Learning Center, several Camp Compass sites, Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County locations, Northport Community Learning Center, Packer Community Learning Center, Meadowood Neighborhood Center, Marlborough Park, Lighthouse Christian School and additional neighborhood organizations.
Meals must be eaten on site. Breakfast and lunch times vary by location, with community site schedules determined individually.
“Our food and nutrition staff work hard throughout the summer to make sure students continue receiving healthy meals in welcoming environments across the community,” Perkins said. “These sites also help keep students connected to important programs, activities and supports during the summer months.”
