News Summary
Lexington School District Two is launching a free summer meal program for children under 18 in Lexington County. The initiative aims to ensure that no child goes hungry by providing nutritious breakfast and lunch options at designated meal sites. With both open meal sites and grab-and-go pickup options available, families have flexible ways to access these meals. This outreach emphasizes the community’s commitment to combating food insecurity during the summer months and promoting healthy eating among youth.
Lexington
Lexington School District Two is rolling out an initiative this summer to provide free meals to students throughout Lexington County. Under this federally funded program, children will receive nutritious breakfasts and lunches at designated meal sites, ensuring that no child goes hungry this summer.
The program is open to all children aged 18 and under, regardless of whether they are enrolled in Lexington Two schools. This outreach aims to support families in need and promote healthy eating among youth during the summer months.
Meal Distribution Options
There are two primary options for meal distribution: Open Meal Sites where children eat on-site, and Grab and Go Meal Pickup for families wanting to take meals home.
Open Meal Sites
At the Open Meal Sites, meals will be provided on-site from Monday to Thursday. Youth must be present to receive their meals and are encouraged to eat at the location. The specific sites include:
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Airport High School
Address: 1315 Boston Ave., West Columbia
Dates: June 2 – July 24 (closed June 30 – July 4)
Breakfast: 7:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m.
Lunch: 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. -
Brookland-Cayce High School
Address: 1300 State St., Cayce
Dates: June 2 – July 24 (closed June 30 – July 4)
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. -
Cayce Elementary School
First Session:
Dates: Tuesday-Thursday, June 10 – July 13 (closed June 30 – July 4)
Address: 515 Bulldog Blvd., Cayce
Breakfast: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Second Session:
Dates: Monday-Thursday, July 14 – July 24
Breakfast: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Lunch: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. -
Riverbank Elementary
Address: 160 Cougar Drive, West Columbia
Dates: June 9 – July 9 (closed June 30 – July 4)
Breakfast: 7:45 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.
Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Grab and Go Meal Pickup
The Grab and Go Meal Pickup option allows parents to pick up meals curbside for take-home on a twice-weekly basis. This is designed for children aged 18 and under. Meal bundles include:
- Monday: Breakfast and lunch for three days.
- Thursday: Breakfast and lunch for four days.
The pickup location for this service is:
Pine Ridge Middle School
Address: 735 Pine Ridge Drive, West Columbia
Dates: June 2 – July 28
Pickup times are set for Mondays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Unlike the Open Meal Sites, children do not need to be present at the time of pickup, and they do not have to be students at Pine Ridge Middle School to participate. Meals will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, emphasizing prompt arrival to ensure availability.
To assist with meal planning, registration is encouraged through the provided website. This program reflects the commitment of Lexington School District Two to combat food insecurity during the summer months and to nurture the well-being of the community’s children.
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Additional Resources
- ABC Columbia: Lexington Two to Offer Free Summer Meals for All Students
- ABC Columbia: Lexington Two Announces Free Summer Food Service Program
- SW Lex Ledger: Lexington School District One Offers Free Summer Meals for All Students
- Kentucky.com: Local Education News
- Kentucky.com: Fayette County Education News
- Wikipedia: School Meal
- Google Search: Free Summer Meals for Students
- Google Scholar: Summer Food Programs
- Encyclopedia Britannica: School Lunch
- Google News: Summer Meal Programs
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