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Yahoo
18-06-2025
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New Mexico early childhood agency launches summer food program
Through August, more than 500 meal sites across New Mexico are providing free food on a first-come, first-served basis. (Photo by Justin Sullivan / Getty Images) Young people and some adults with disabilities in New Mexico can receive free food this summer at hundreds of sites across the state. The state Early Childhood Education and Care Department last week launched its statewide Summer Food Service Program, which offers free, nutritious meals to children while on break from school and to adults who are enrolled in school programs for people with disabilities. Through August, more than 500 meal sites are providing food on a first-come, first-served basis. Sites and hours can be found on this map, or by calling 1-800-EAT-COOL (1-800-328-2665). In a statement, department Secretary Elizabeth Groginsky invited every New Mexico family to take advantage of the program. 'Nutritious meals are essential for children to thrive, and no child should go without food just because school is out,' Groginsky said. 'This program is one simple, effective way families can support their children's health this summer — in a fun and social environment too.' The agency said in a news release it expects to serve approximately 17,000 children and 750,000 meals this summer. Last year, it served 16,565 children and 720,603 meals, according to the release. Hundreds of thousands of New Mexicans, including one in four children, are food insecure, according to data from 2022 compiled by the nonprofit food bank network Feeding America. Counties with the highest rates of food insecurity include McKinley, Luna, Sierra, Socorro and Catron. The state Public Education Department also runs an alternative summer food program called the Seamless Summer Option, whose meal sites are also shown on the map linked above. PED also oversees SUN Bucks, for which some families are automatically eligible to receive $120 in food benefits per child. Starting next month, some Summer Food Service Program meal sites will make food using locally grown ingredients under a pilot based on the department's New Mexico Grown grant program. These programs are funded by the country's major federal food assistance program called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. A proposal going through the U.S. Congress could result in states shouldering some SNAP costs starting in 2028. Hunger advocates push for funding, policies at the Roundhouse
Yahoo
04-06-2025
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Willmar Summer Food Program announces 2025 locations
Jun. 4---- The Food & Nutrition Department has announced the dates and times for their summer food program. The summer food program provides meals for area youth through in-person and van delivery. The meal program will begin Monday, June 9, and run until Aug. 15 except on June 19 and July 4, two holidays when the program will not operate. In-person dining, which may be hot or cold meals, is provided from Monday through Thursday on school property at the Willmar Senior High School for the program's duration and until June 26 at Willmar Middle School, the Area Learning Center and Kennedy Elementary School. There are breakfast and lunch hours at each site, which can be found on the Summer Food Service web page under the Food & Nutrition section of the Willmar Public Schools website at The van delivery route provides cold meals to various locations throughout Willmar. The route is followed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Van locations include Dana Heights, Scandia Woods/Suite Liv'n, Sunwood Estates, the Civic Center, Robbins Island and Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center. The van will begin its route at 9 a.m. and spend 20 minutes at each stop, ending its route at 1:20 p.m. each day. The United Way Growmobile offers early childhood education and also distributes cold meals in partnership with Willmar Schools, according to the Growmobile flyer. Specific times are not listed, but the school map of delivery sites available online also shows the Growmobile locations. For more information on the Summer Food Program or a complete schedule, visit the
Yahoo
01-06-2025
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Okaloosa County School District joins Summer Food Service Program
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Okaloosa County School District proudly announced its participation in the Summer Food Service Program through Summer Break Spot. According to an Okaloosa County School District Facebook post, this summer, children 18 and under may enjoy nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost at select schools across the district. Some sites begin service as soon as Monday, June 2. Holmes County offering free meals to students during summer break Following USDA/FDACS guidelines, meals must be eaten on site, meaning grab-and-go options are not available. Additionally, no meals will be served on weekends or on July 4, district officials wrote. Families are encouraged to check back on the Okaloosa County School District Facebook often, as site times and availability may change based on participation. Locations, dates, and service times can be found by clicking here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
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STL nonprofit leaders accused of $7M school meal fraud, money laundering conspiracy
ST. LOUIS – A couple who ran a local nonprofit was arrested today after being accused in an indictment that claims they stole over $7 million that was meant to feed disadvantaged children in Missouri. Diarra Williams, 30, and Nicholas Warford, 31, both from Edwardsville, Illinois, were indicted on Feb. 26 with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, six counts of wire fraud, one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering and one count of obstruction of an official proceeding. According to the indictment, the Edwardsville couple defrauded Missouri's At-Risk Afterschool Program and Summer Food Service, both funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Williams led a nonprofit organization called 'The Bailey Foundation' and claimed that it served over 2.2 million meals, the indictment states. The indictment alleges that the couple laundered the money and created fake invoices that showed fraudulent meal purchases from a company owned by Warford's Classic Catering LLC. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now According to the indictment, these schemes by Williams and Warford lasted from March 2020 up until July 2022. With some of the funds, the indictment claims that the pair bought a $1.4 million house in Edwardsville; a 2018 Lincoln Navigator; a 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel pickup; a 2011 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter; a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica and two 2021 Ram ProMaster vans. 'The defendants are accused of stealing money meant to feed low-income school-aged children and using the funds to live a lavish lifestyle. It's hard to put into words how egregious these accusations are,' said IRS-Criminal Investigation St. Louis Special Agent in Charge William Steenson. 'But this arrest means their actions have been disrupted and they can now be held accountable.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
