In conjunction with the USDA, we would like to make you aware of the USDA summer meal programs for military families.  Did You Know? 

• 21.7 million children and teens receive free and reduced-priced meals through the School Lunch Program, but only 3.8 million young people participate in summer meal programs.

• USDA's 15 nutrition assistance programs-including the Summer Food Service Program and school meals-- touch the lives of 1 in 4 Americans each year.

• Lack of nutrition for children during the summer months may set up a cycle for poor performance once school begins again, and makes children more prone to illness and other health issues.  

• The summer meal programs serve children and teens age 18 and younger. There is no individual/child enrollment, and no cost to the children/families. Children may just show up at an open meal site and receive a healthy meal. 

• The summer meal programs give communities an opportunity to play a lead role in combating hunger, and helping to promote good nutrition and physical activity. 

• Summer meal sites are located in many communities across the country at locations such as: schools, community centers, libraries, parks, playgrounds, faith based centers, housing projects, migrant centers, etc.

• In 2014, 187 million meals were served to children and teens at over 50,000 sites across the country through the duration of the summer.  This summer, we've set a goal of serving 200 million meals and we need your help to reach children and teens. 

To find a summer site in your community, please visit: http://www.fns.usda.gov/summerfoodrocks or call 1-866-3-HUNGRY or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (for Spanish speakers). Summer site information varies by state and will be available as the school year is ending and summer is about to begin in your community.

There are hundreds of sites in Oregon!