Free Summer Lunch Available to Area Children

Project Self-Sufficiency announces the start of a free summer lunch program for children under the age of 18. The agency will be serving lunch Monday through Thursday, July 2 through Aug. 16, at 11:45 a.m., with the exception of Wednesday, July 4. Income eligibility requirements apply. For example, a family of four with an annual income of $41,348 or less would be eligible. Children who are part of households that receive food stamps or benefits under the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) are automatically eligible. 

Income

Household Size

Annual

Monthly

Weekly

2

 $27,214

 $2,268

 $524

3

 $34,281

 $2,857

 $660

4

 $41,348

 $3,446

 $796

5

 $48,415

 $4,035

 $932

6

 $55,482

 $4,624

 $1,067

7

 $62,549

 $5,213

 $1,203

8

 $69,616

 $5,802

 $1,339

Each additional family member

 $7,067

 $589

 $136

Source: United States Department of Agriculture

Lunch will be offered in Building 3 at on the Project Self-Sufficiency campus, which is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. Caregivers must remain with children while at Project Self-Sufficiency. Adults wishing to participate may purchase lunch with advanced registration. 

The Summer Food Service Program is a federal program of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Services. Meals are available without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. The meal program is free to eligible children, but registration for each child is required.  Registration must be received at Project Self-Sufficiency by Friday, June 22. For more information, or to register, call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500.  Registration forms are also available on the Newton school district website, www.newtonnj.org.