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Free summer meals available for Calhoun County children
ANNISTON — Several school systems in Calhoun County are providing free meals to children 18 years and younger throughout the summer months, school officials announced. These programs aim to ensure that children have access to nutritious food while school is out. Below are the details for each school system's program.
Calhoun County Schools
During June, all elementary schools in the Calhoun County School District will provide free breakfast and lunch. Please note that meals must be eaten in the school lunchroom, as there will be no curbside pickup available.
Please contact 256-741-7422 for further questions.
— Alexandria Elementary: breakfast from 7:25 - 8 a.m. and lunch from 10:45 - 11:05 a.m.
— Ohatchee Elementary: breakfast from 7:20 - 7:45 a.m. and lunch from 10:40 - 11 a.m.
— Pleasant Valley Elementary: breakfast from 7:30 - 8 a.m. and lunch from 10:45 - 11:15 a.m.
— Saks Elementary: breakfast from 7:15 - 7:25 a.m. and lunch from 12:30 - 12:45 p.m.
— Weaver Elementary: breakfast from 7:30 - 8 a.m. and lunch from 11:05 - 11:30 a.m.
— Wellborn Elementary: breakfast from 7:30 - 8:45 a.m. and lunch from 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.
— White Plains Elementary: breakfast from 7:50 - 8 a.m. and lunch from 11 - 11:30 a.m.
Oxford City Schools
Oxford City Schools offer free summer meals through the Summer Food Service Program. Available to all children not already receiving meals through school programs, these meals will be served at Oxford Elementary, C.E. Hanna, Oxford Middle and Oxford High. The specific dates for meal service are June 4, June 18, July 2, and July 16, with set start and end times available at each location.
For further questions, contact the Oxford City Schools Child Nutrition Program at 256-241-3940
— Coldwater Elementary: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
— Friendship Community Center: 11 - 11:45 a.m.
— Hobson City Hall: 12:15 - 1 p.m.
— DeArmanville Elementary: 4 - 6 p.m.
Pre-registration is required and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration for June 4th is open now at this link:
Jacksonville City Schools
Jacksonville City Schools provides a summer food program from June to August, offering healthy snacks and produce to children and their families. This program distributes food every two weeks at the Jacksonville Christian Outreach Center. Please note that registration has concluded, and eligibility is restricted to families with children.
Anniston City Schools
Anniston City Schools will provide free meals to kids and teens at Anniston High School and Golden Springs Elementary from June 1 to June 30.
— Anniston High School: breakfast from 7 - 8 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. - noon
— Golden Springs Elementary: breakfast from 7 - 8 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. - noon
Additional free meal locations outside of the school districts can be found at
