Summer Lunch Program to Have New Sites
Oskaloosa Summer Lunch Program
In its first year of service in 2014, Oskaloosa Summer Lunch served 2,400 meals to kids and teens. And this summer, that number could be a lot higher.
“We’re really excited about all our additions this year,” said Martha Comfort, director of Oskaloosa Summer Lunch.
Those additions include serving lunch at Oskaloosa Elementary School.
“We were able to partner with a summer learning program the school is launching this year,” said Comfort. “Throughout the month of June, kids in that program will get breakfast and lunch five days a week, courtesy of Oskaloosa Summer Lunch.”
The goal behind adding new locations and times is to help ensure that anyone wanting to attend the program can.
“The new sites will make the program accessible to even more families around Oskaloosa. We’re always listening to where the needs are and trying to accommodate them,” said Comfort.
And Oskaloosa Summer Lunch is more than just a free meal. After lunch, kids can head into activities, focusing on team work, reading, physical activity, and of course, fun.
Here’s a list of all the places anyone 18 and under can join in on a free lunch June 1st until August 14th:
Oskaloosa Elementary School: June – Monday through Friday, Noon to 12:45
July and August – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Noon to 12:45
Oskaloosa Public Library: June, July and August – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11:15 to Noon
New Hope Community: June, July and August – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Noon to 12:45
Edmundson Park, Kiwanis Shelter: June, July and August – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Noon to 12:45
Oskaloosa Summer Lunch will also provide lunch to those involved in George Daily Theater Camps.
Volunteers play a huge role in this program and are responsible for all food preparation, services and clean up as well as the program planning and implementation.
“People from all walks of life from high school students to retirees help make this program a success throughout the summer months,” said Comfort.
For more information or if you are interested in volunteering please contact Lindsey Sheets at 641.673.6043 or uwmc.coordinator@gmail.com.
Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.
If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or e-mail at program.intake@usda.gov.
Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact UDSA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
It is the policy of this CNP provider not to discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or religion in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code section 216.7 and 216.9. If you have questions or grievances related to compliance with this policy by this CNP Provider, please contact the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Grimes State Office Building, 400 E. 14th St., Des Moines, IA 50319-1004; phone number 515-281-4121, 800-457-4416; web site: http://www.state.ia.us/government/crc/index.html.
