TOWSON, MD. – Baltimore County Public Schools food service officials want to know which community-based programs could benefit from a summer food service that continues to grow.
Last summer, the Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Food and Nutrition Services served a daily average of 4,400 children under the age of 18. Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the program provides free cold breakfasts and/or lunches to groups of 20 or more low-income children. The meals are delivered to approved Baltimore County sites free of charge.
The National Summer Food Service Program for Children seeks to serve those students who need good nutrition throughout the year, not just during the school year. Baltimore County's program is now looking for sponsors of enrichment, recreational or activity programs that would be eligible for the Summer Food Service Program. Local programs do not have to be affiliated with Baltimore County or its public school system.
Church programs, camps, community and civic organizations, and other groups might be eligible for the program. Organizations that would like to participate or would like more information about Baltimore County's Summer Food Service Program should contact Terri Hull at 410-887-7855 during normal weekday business hours.
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