Hawaii Department of Education - Summer Food Service Program To Provide Meals For Children

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Summer Food Service Program to provide meals for children at 115 community sites

07-Jun-2023

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) will be serving meals to children ages 18 and younger at 115 community sites across the islands in partnership with sponsor organizations during the summer months. These sites will bolster efforts by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education which is currently serving meals free of charge to keiki 18 and younger at 86 school locations on Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Maui and the Big Island through its Seamless Summer Option (SSO) program.

Both the SFSP and the SSO programs provide nutritious meals that help children to learn, play, and grow during the summer break when many schools are not in session. Schools, public agencies, churches and private nonprofit organizations participating in the SFSP will receive reimbursements for serving healthy meals and snacks at approved sites to children and teenagers.

Last year, during the summer of 2022, meals were served 83 school locations and at 93 non-HIDOE locations throughout the state, including locations at public charter schools, nonprofit organizations, preschools, churches, parks, and housing facilities.

Non-school sites are listed below. Scroll right for additional site details and times. "Closed" sites require pre-registration. Please call the sponsoring organization in advance to sign up.

For more information about SFSP, contact Daniel Sutcharitkul at the Hawaiʻi Child Nutrition Programs at (808) 587-3600 or via email at Daniel.Sutcharitkul@k12.hi.us.

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86 public schools to offer summer meals to children ages 18 and younger

31-May-2023

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) announced today that 86 public schools will serve meals free of charge over the summer to children ages 18 years and younger, regardless of public school enrollment status, through its summer food service program.

Beginning in early June, the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) program will serve meals at select public school locations on Mondays through Fridays, with the exception of June 12 (King Kamehameha Day) and July 4 (Independence Day). The SSO is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and was established to ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals during the summer.

"The need for healthy nutrition doesnʻt take a break over the summer months. Our summer food service programs help ensure students have access to consistent, balanced meals to benefit their bodies and minds," Superintendent Keith Hayashi said. "Families are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. I want to thank our dedicated cafeteria staff, school administrators and our federal partners for making this vital program possible each year."

Schools can opt to serve breakfast only, lunch only, or both meals. Parents should view serving locations and times below or call their nearest participating school directly for more details (scroll right for times).

Please note: Summer meals are offered for on-campus dining only and are no longer offered in "Grab & Go" containers. Meal recipients do not have to be enrolled at a participating school to be served and meals will consist of solid foods. For special diet accommodations, please email specialdiets@k12.hi.us with as much detail as possible.

Schools eligible for the SSO program must have 50% or more of its regularly enrolled students qualified for free or reduced-price lunches and some type of summer program on campus.

The SSO is a neighborhood-based program that uses site eligibility to provide nutritious meals to children during the summer months. It is an extension to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) which operates during the school year.

Participating schools are listed below. Scroll right for more details on site locations and hours.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) will also be serving meals to children ages 18 and younger at 115 non-school, community sites across the islands in partnership with sponsor organizations during the summer months. Click here for a list of community site locations.

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