THE SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM PROVIDES HEALTHY MEALS AND SNACKS TO LOW-INCOME CHILDREN.
THE GOAL IS TO MAKE SURE KIDS DON’T GO HUNGRY WHILE THEY AREN’T IN SCHOOL SAYS THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION’S MEGAN KUCHNER.
PARENTS CAN VISIT: SUMMER MEALS ILLINOIS DOT ORG, OR TEXT “FOOD IL” TO 877-877 TO FIND A LOCATION IN THEIR COMMUNITY. SOME SERVE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH OR JUST LUNCH. INCOME GUIDELINES MUST BE MET TO PARTICIPATE.