Multiple US School Districts Offer Free Summer Meals to Youth

Several school districts and organizations across the United States are providing free summer meal programs to combat childhood hunger and ensure youth receive nutritious meals during the school break. Sheridan County School District #2 and The Food Group offer grab-and-go bags and homemade meals at various locations in Wyoming through mid-August. San Angelo ISD in Texas provides free breakfast and lunch at schools and community centers without any eligibility paperwork, funded by federal and state agricultural departments. Jackson Public Schools in Mississippi serves free meals at 12 schools, aiming to address food insecurity amid a high childhood poverty rate, with plans to distribute tens of thousands of meals in June. North Carolina's SUN Meals Programs supply free meals along with educational and fitness activities, including options for pickup or delivery in rural areas, promoting local agriculture through the Farm to Summer Challenge. Sweetwater County School District No. 2 in Wyoming also offers free on-site breakfasts and lunches during the summer, complementing similar efforts by neighboring districts.