FRESNO, CA (KMJ) – Fresno Unified will provide free meals across the city during the summer, helping children maintain good nutrition even while school is out.
Fresno Unified’s free summer meals program begins on Monday, June 15.
“Our summer meals program is about making sure children across our community continue to have access to healthy, nutritious meals even when school is out.” – Superintendent Misty Her
Meals will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at all campuses operating summer school and will be available Monday through Friday at participating sites.
The end date for meals varies by site.
There will be no meal service on June 19 and July 3.
Meals are available for children ages 1-18 and must be consumed on site.
Meals will be served at all comprehensive high schools, 66 elementary schools, 11 middle schools and three alternative/specialty school sites.
See the list of schools here: Nutrition Services – Fresno Unified School District
“We encourage families to take advantage of this important resource, which ties directly into one of our district guardrails of health and wellness, and ensures children stay healthy, active and ready to learn.” -Superintendent Misty Her
Listen to the report by KMJ’s Liz Kern.
