Free Meals For Kids Offered This Summer In Douglas County

DOUGLASVILLE, GA — The Douglas County School Nutrition Program has begun offering free meals for kids who need them throughout the summer.

The program began in 2007 and provides nutritious means to children who may not otherwise have access to three meals a day. The meals will be available at designated locations throughout the county.

Breakfast includes an entree, fruit juice and low-fat milk and lunch includes the choice of an entree, vegetable, fresh fruit and low-fat milk.

New regulations require that a student must select a fruit or vegetable daily when selecting lunch options. The new standards include dark green lefy, red/orange, legumes and starchy vegetables offered throughout the week.

Any child under the age of 18, regardless of income status or school enrollment, may eat breakfast and lunch at no cost. Adults are also welcome to eat, but will be charged the adult price of $1.65 for breakfast and $3.50 for lunch. Exact change is appreciated, county officials say.

The Seamless Summer Feeding Program is an extension of the National School Lunch Program. The USDA began the summer feeding program in an effort to combat childhood hunger.

The dates, times and locations for the 2017 Douglas County Summer Meal Program are listed below. Menus will be posted on the Douglas County School System website. All meals must be consumed on site.

• Douglas County High, June 5–July 14, Monday-Friday 8:10–8:30 a.m., 12:10–12:30 p.m.
• Lithia Springs High, June 5–June 22, Monday-Thursday 8:10–8:30 a.m., 12:10–12:30 p.m.
• Arbor Station Elementary, June 5–June 22, Monday-Thursday 7:30–8 a.m., 11:40 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Burnett Elementary, June 5–June 29, Monday-Thursday 7:30–8 a.m., 11:40 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Beulah Elementary, June 5–June 29, Monday-Thursday 7:30–8 a.m., 11:40 a.m.–12 p.m.
• Factory Shoals Elementary, June 5–June 29, Monday-Thursday 7:30–8 a.m., 11:40–12 p.m.
• Chapel Hill Middle, June 5–June 22, Monday-Thursday 8–8:30 a.m., 12:10–12:30 p.m.
• Turner Middle, June 5–June 22, Monday-Thursday 8–8:30 a.m., 12:10–12:30 p.m.
• Bill Arp Elementary, June 5–June 16, Monday-Friday 8:10–8:30 a.m., 11:15–11:45 a.m.

If you would like more information, please contact Danielle Freeman at 770-651-2300 or visit the School Nutrition Department section of the Douglas County School System website.

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