DMPS opens free summer meal sites
DES MOINES, Iowa — Des Moines Public Schools is participating in the USDA Summer Food Service Program, which provides free meals to kids during the summer break from classes.
Meal service started June 9 and runs until August 15 at most locations. Lunches are served Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and must be eaten on site. Anyone age 18 and under is eligible to receive a free, nutritious meal through the program.
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DMPS said it has been providing free summer meals for more than 40 years. It is also keeping open 15 DMPS Food Pantries during this summer — you can find out more information here.
There are more than 30 free meal locations around Des Moines, some at school sites, like those listed below.
Location
Address
Closed Dates
Carver Elementary
705 University Avenue
June 19, June 30 – July 4
Cattell Elementary
3101 East 12th Street
June 19, July 4
Jefferson Elementary
2425 Watrous Avenue
June 19, July 4
Moore Elementary
3716 50th Street
June 19, June 30 – July 4
Moulton Elementary
1541 8th Street
June 19, July 4
Perkins Elementary
4301 College Avenue
June 19, July 4
River Woods Elementary
2929 SE 22nd Street
June 19, July 4
Studebaker Elementary
300 E. County Line Road
June 19, June 30 – July 4
Walnut Street Elementary
901 Walnut Street
June 19, July 4
Hiatt Middle School
1430 East University Avenue
June 19, June 30 – July 4
McCombs Middle School
201 County Line Road
June 19, June 30 – July 4
Meredith Middle School
4827 Madison Avenue
June 19, June 30 – July 4
You can check out a full list of all the locations, times, and dates for the free meal sites here.
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