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Staunton: School system announces 2026 Summer Meal Service Program schedule

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Staunton City Schools has released the schedule for its 2026 Summer Meal Service Program, which provides nutritious meals to students participating in summer school, Extended School Year programs, camps and enrichment activities throughout the summer months.

The Staunton City Eats School Nutrition Program will provide breakfast, lunch, and snack services at schools and community locations through July 28.

Families are encouraged to visit the Staunton High School back dock easy public access to complimentary meals for children 18 and under. Meals must be consumed on site.

For additional information regarding summer meal service operations, families and community partners may contact Amanda Warren, Director of School Nutrition, at 540.332.3920.

Feeding Sites


McSwain Elementary – Summer School: June 1–12 (Mon–Fri)

  • Breakfast: 8:50–9:20 AM
  • Lunch (K–2): 12:00–12:30 PM | Lunch (Gr. 3–5): 12:30–1:00 PM

Ware – ESY Program: June 1–25 (Mon–Thu)

  • Breakfast: 8:50–9:30 AM
  • Lunch: 11:30 AM–12:00 PM

Shelburne – Summer School: June 1–16 (Mon–Fri)

  • Breakfast: 8:15–8:35 AM
  • Lunch: 11:30 AM–12:00 PM

Shelburne – ESY Program: June 1–25 (Mon–Thu)

  • Breakfast: 8:50–9:00 AM
  • Lunch: 11:20–11:45 AM

Staunton High School – Summer School: May 26–June 16 (Mon–Fri)

  • Breakfast: 8:40–9:05 AM
  • Lunch: 11:15 AM–12:00 PM

Staunton High School – ESY Program: June 1–25 (Mon–Thu)

  • Breakfast: 8:35–9:05 AM
  • Lunch: 11:30 AM–12:00 PM

SHS Summer Bridge: June 22–23

  • Breakfast June 22 ONLY: 8:45–9:15 AM
  • Lunch: 11:15 AM–12:00 PM

Community Sites


Gypsy Hill Gym: June 1–July 23

  • Lunch: 12:15–12:45 PM

Gypsy Hill Garden Center Camp: June 1–July 23

  • Lunch: 12:00–12:30 PM

YMCA Program: June 1–July 24

  • Breakfast: 7:30–8:15 AM
  • Lunch: 12:00–1:00 PM

Special Summer Events


Project Grows Mini Camp: June 29–July 9 & July 13–16

  • Snack: 9:45–10:00 AM
  • Lunch: 11:30 AM–12:30 PM

SCS Back-to-School Bash: July 27–28 at Staunton High School

  • July 27 – Lunch: 12:00–6:00 PM
  • July 28 – Lunch: 4:30–6:00 PM

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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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