The Syracuse City School District will provide free meals and snacks to students daily throughout the summer as part of its ‘Summer Food Summer Fun’ food service program.
The goal of the program is to ensure that all students receive the nutrition they need to remain healthy and active even when school is not in session. During the summer of 2018, more than 142,000 meals were served. This year, meals will be offered at more than 40 sites, including schools, parks, community centers and libraries. Meals will be offered, free of charge, to all children ages 18 and younger.
BBQ days at several park locations – popular last year – will continue this year. Students receiving meals on these dates will be treated to a special BBQ meal featuring hamburgers on the grill and seasonal sides including watermelon. Snacks are also being offered again this year at select site locations to help students recharge in between meals.
Meal service at all locations will begin on July 8th. See the detailed list of locations and dates, attached.
Acceptance and participation requirements for the program and all activities are the same for everyone regardless of race, color, national origin, age, or disability. There will be no discrimination in the course of meal service.
- SCSD will host a special Summer Meal Kick Off Event on July 9th at Kirk Park, in partnership with the Syracuse City Parks and Recreation Department. Special activities will be offered for children.
- Park location BBQs, as mentioned above, will be held at Kirk Park on July 9th, Barry Park on July 12th, Wilson Park on July 19th, Schiller Park on July 24th, McChesney Park on August 1st and Burnet Park on August 8th.
For more information or to inquire about becoming a nutrition site, please contact Rachel Murphy, Director of Food and Nutrition, at 315-435-4207. To find a site near you, please call 1-866-348-6479, text ‘FOOD’ to 877-877 or visit www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks.
