Free Summer Kid’s Meals in Ashland County

Newsymom has the details for Ashland County Moms & Dads to find out about free summer kid’s meals in 2021.

Children in Ashland County will be able to receive free meals in the area.  There is help this summer for families planning their day thanks to the U.S.Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service.  The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally-funded, state-administered program.  Per the Ohio Department of Education, “Individuals ages 19 through 21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs also are eligible for free summer meals.”

1. Check your local School District!

2. Seek out your Salvation Army.

3. Find out if your local library or church is doing a giveaway.

4. Research Community resources here.

Free Kid’s Meal info as of May 22, 2021:

• Hillsdale Local School District:

  • Children 0-18 may receive free meals delivered to their house for free.  A request form must be completed by May 28th, 2021.  This program is open to all students in the district, not just those receiving free or reduced lunch.  Meals will be delivered every other Wednesday beginning June 9th, until September 1st.

• Ashland Kroc Center:

  • Children 18 and under will receive a carry-out meal snack, & prize each weekday between 12:00 – 12:30 pm from June 14-August 13.  Adults can receive a hot meal on weekdays from 11-11:30 am.
• Loudonville-Perrysville:

  • Food distribution will begin Wednesday, June 2, 2021.  Food bags will be distributed the same as last year.  (Drive-thru style at the high school in front of Building 3.)  For the remainder of the month of June, food will be distributed on Tuesdays.  (June 8, June 15, June 22 and June 29)  No pre-orders are necessary as this is available for all PreK-12 students.

• Loudonville Public Library – 122 E .Main St, Loudonville
  • •  Free Breakfast and Lunch meals provided June 1 – August 6, 11 am – 1 pm.
      Monday – Friday, 18 and under. No registration required. Pick meals up at the children’s desk.

Food Distribution:

• Associated Charities distributes food on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Polk Fire Station 6 p.m.  Serving families in need from Troy, Sullivan, Orange, Jackson & Perry Townships.  Bring an ID to verify the address and grocery bags.
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More Free Summer Kid’s Meals Locations

Locations and times for meals are being added daily.  Newsymom will keep this article up to date as information is released.  Here is the interactive map of the Ohio Summer Food Service Program from the Ohio Department of Education.  Check back as this map will be updated as well, especially as the school year comes to a close.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture has great resources to teach children about nutrition with “MyPlate”.  There are online games, activity sheets, and apps for children and adults here. Free meals distributed at the public schools will attempt to contain food from each of these colored food groups.     

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More Ashland County Community Resources from Newsymom here and from Loudonville-Perrysville schools here.

 

Mrs. TAZ

Reporting