Bay Area Food Bank — which annually partners with numerous sites to serve children meals through its Summer Food Service Program when school is out — wants to expand its reach.
Last year, 24 Florida sites participated in the program. This year, the food bank wants to partner with additional programs or facilities where children tend to congregate. This could include summer camps, sports programs, community centers, libraries and churches.
Participating sites will receive complete, nutritionally balanced meals delivered daily at no cost. Sites may serve up to two meals per day with a choice of breakfast and lunch.
Interested sites — which must register by April 11 — must:
•Be in an area where at least 50 percent of the children are eligible for free or reduced price lunch
•Be open to all children (18 years old and younger)
•Have representatives attend a training class prior to the start of the program.
Contact the child nutrition coordinator Leah Weber, lweber@bayareafoodbank.org or 850-626-1332, or visit www.bayareafoodbank.org for details.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Food bank seeks sites for summer program; register by April 11