Summer program gives free meals to South Carolina students
SOUTH CAROLINA (WSPA) — Students across the state will have access to free meals throughout the summer, thanks to the Summer Break Café and the Seamless Summer Option programs.
The programs, according to the South Carolina Department of Education, is a federally-funded effort to ensure that low-income children can receive meals and snacks during the summer break.
'Summer meals are one of the most vital ways we support South Carolina students year-round,' said State Superintendent of Education Ellen Weaver.
Greenville Co. Schools offering free breakfast, lunch to children this summer
The programs run from June to August and is being offered at multiple sites throughout the Upstate.
More than 1,200 sites, including schools, libraries, parks, churches and community centers will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Officials said that meals and serving times vary by location. Certain sites will also offer grab-and-go meals.
'We are incredibly grateful to the school districts and local partners who will work tirelessly to ensure no child goes without a meal this summer,' Weaver added. 'Summer Break Café offers more than nutrition: it provides partnership and peace of mind for struggling families. The result is stronger communities and a brighter, healthier future for our young people.'
State education leaders said around 3.2 million meals were served to students in through summer food programs.
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