The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank is participating in the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), sponsoring 25 locations starting in late May.
The summer food program helps to ensure that children across the region have access to nutritious food to fuel their learning, play and growth.
One in seven children in Virginia is food insecure. The Summer Food Service Program is designed to reach children who may not get nutritious meals at home during the summer break. Students receiving free or reduced-price meals when school is in session are at particular risk.
The food bank provides wholesome breakfast items, vegetables, fruit, dishes with protein from meat and other sources, and snacks to organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs, summer school programs, churches and recreation programs that serve children at risk of being food insecure. The nutritious food is provided to all children without charge, helping children thrive and stay on track for healthy development.
During the summer, the food bank will serve approximately 550 children through the program across its 25-county service area.
Families with children under 18 years of age who need food assistance can go to the organization’s listed locations during the service day and time, and food will be provided.
The summer food program is one of many the food bank operates in order to help children across the Blue Ridge.
Families who need food assistance can access the food bank’s “Food Finder” tool online to locate local food pantries.
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Rebecca Barnabi
