Free Meals For Mendham, Chester Area Kids Are A Text Away

MENDHAM, NJ - As schools are getting out the folks at No Kid Hungry are making available breakfast and lunch for school-aged students in various locations throughout New Jersey.

Those in need can simply text "FOOD" to 877877 and type in a zip code when prompted and they receive a message with the closest location where they can get free summer meals.

According to officials, many kids who rely on school meals struggle to get enough to eat during the summer months and No Kid Hungry is combating this with their free summer meal program at schools and community centers.

In the Mendham and Chester area, the nearest summer meals sites are:

DOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY

• 32 EAST CLINTON STREET DOVER, NJ 07801
• PH:9083553663.
• Open: July 8- Aug. 30, M T W TH F, for lunch/supper 12 p.m.

WHARTON SUMMER RECREATION

• 2729 W STERLING STREET WHARTON, NJ 07885
• PH:9083553663.
• Open: July 8-Aug. 09, M T W TH F, for breakfast 9 a.m.
• Contact site for more details. Hours may be different on holidays.

WHARTON PUBLIC LIBRARY

• 15 S MAIN STREET WHARTON, NJ 07885
• PH:9083553663.
• Open: July 1-Aug. 16, M T W TH F, for lunch/supper 11:30 a.m.
• Contact site for more details. Hours may be different on holidays.

Those who are not in need of the service but want to donate to help fund meals for others can do so by clicking here.