Multiple US School Districts Provide Free Summer Meals to Children

Across the United States, various school districts and communities are launching free summer meal programs to combat child hunger during the school break. Fresno Unified School District offers free meals at 90 sites for children ages one to 18, regardless of school enrollment, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. weekdays. Similarly, Warren County Public Schools in Kentucky hosts drive-through food drives and on-site meals to support families facing tight budgets, providing up to six days' worth of food at multiple locations. Kennett Public Schools provides free lunches daily at numerous sites with meals including meat, fruits, and milk from May 19 to July 25. In Florida, the Summer BreakSpot program serves free breakfast and lunch to children under 18 at sites such as Saturn Elementary in Brevard County. East Cleveland's program distributes free cold lunches to children and teens, including adults with developmental disabilities, aiming to ease financial burdens in an area with one of the nation's lowest median family incomes. These initiatives highlight a nationwide effort to ensure children have access to nutritious meals during summer months when school is not in session.