Summer Food Service Program Starts Next Tuesday

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May 23, 2017

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Summer Food Service Program Starts Next Tuesday

Champaign-Urbana Public Health District Hosts Summer Food Program Providing Free Meals to Children

Champaign, IL – The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is hosting the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) again this year beginning Tuesday, May 30. The program provides free meals throughout the summer months when children are not in school.

SFSP is sponsored by the Illinois State Board of Education and will run through midAugust in the lobby of CUPHD located at 201 W. Kenyon Road in Champaign. Breakfast is served from 9:00 am – 11:00 am and lunch from 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm. All meals are free to children ages 1 – 18 regardless of income or residency.

“The Summer Food Service Program is a very important program. Many children get most of their nutrient intake from school food service nine months out of the year and it can be a challenge for some families during the summer. We are very pleased to be able to provide this service when school is out,” according to Brandon Meline, Director of Maternal and Child Health. 

The Champaign-Urbana Public Health District proudly sponsors programs such as these to help children learn and grow. For more information on programs like this or other available services, visit www.c-uphd.org.