New Milford Launches Summer Lunch Program

NEW MILFORD, CT -- The Mayor's Office, Board of Education, New Milford Hospital, the New Milford Clergy Association and others have partnered for a summer lunch program.

The Mayor's Office says that New Milford schools have a 22 percent free and reduced lunch rate, with another 22 percent of families slightly over the threshold, but still in need. Many of these family’s students receive meals during the school year, but not during the summer. The new "Summer Lunch Bunch" program is designed to address the discrepancy:

• Beginning July 2, families in need can pick up bagged lunches for their children every weekday morning from 7:00-9:00 a.m. at the New Milford Public Schools Lillis Building, 50 East Street, New Milford.
• Every Friday, a weekend food pack will be given to families as well as provided to families in need at local daycares and summer camps.
• The New Milford Board of Education will be providing two free family meal opportunities. Additional details are forthcoming.

Any family needing summer meal assistance is being asked to visit www.camellascupboard.com to sign up.

Monetary Donations, Food Donations, and volunteers are needed. Please visit www.camellascupboard.com for details.

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