Summer Lunch Programs Begin Next Week

From Newark Unified School District

Newark Unified School District is working to make sure that no children in Newark go hungry when school is closed this summer.

Over 2,500 children in Newark receive free or reduced-price meals during the school year, but many of these children do not get enough to eat when school is out. 

The Newark Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ensures that children from low-income families continue to grow and learn during the summer.

The Summer Food Service Program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is the largest federal resource available for local programs that combine mealtime with recreational and educational activities.

School District Child Nutrition Services recognizes the need for the program in Newark.

“Many of our children who rely on school breakfast and lunch during the school year, do not have the opportunities for nutritious meals during the summer.  Kids who get enough to eat and have safe activities to participate in during the summer come back to school happy, healthy, and ready to learn.  Our summer meals program is a building block in service to our children and our community.”

The Summer Food Service Program for Children is a federally funded program operated nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), administered by the California Department of Education and provided by Newark Unified School District.  Eligible sponsors are schools, non-profit organizations, churches, and local governments.

To find out more about the Summer Food Program in the City of Newark contact Newark Unified Child Nutrition Services at 510-818-4281.

The program will operate at the following locations:

Civic Center Park (located at the City Hall site)

• 37101 Newark Blvd.     
• OPERATION DATES: July 9 to August 16, 2012; Lunch: 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 PM  (Mon-Thurs only)

Mayhews Landing Park                                                         

• 36270 Cherry St.
• OPERATION DATES:  July 9 to August 16, 2012;  Lunch: 12:00 noon to 1 p.m.  (Mon-Thurs only)

Ash Street Park

• 37365 Ash St.
• OPERATION DATES: June 25 to August 3, 2012;  Lunch: 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (Mon-Friday)

Newark Junior High School

• 6201 Lafayette Ave.
• OPERATION DATES:   June 12 to July 18, 2012; Lunch: 10 a.m. to 10:25 a.m.  (Mon-Thurs only)

Salvation Army          

• 36700 Newark Blvd.
• OPERATION DATES:   June 25 to August 10, 2012; Lunch: 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (Mon-Friday)

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