Many children in our community do not have access to wholesome meals in the summer. NDS partners with churches, agencies and feeding sites in providing a boxed lunch and the choice of a breakfast or snack to neighborhood children. Eligibility for the Summer Meals program is based on area eligibility and is not child-specific. A site is eligible to participate and receive meals at no cost as long as the closest public school serves at least 50% of their students a free or reduced-price meal during the school year. NDS partners with approximately 450- 500 sites in the five county area each summer.
All meals are delivered daily “ready to eat” and no preparation is required. Sites are required to serve approximately 25 children each day and complete daily paperwork to be submitted to NDS on a weekly basis.
Testimonials
NDS is proud to partner with close to 500 sites. Read some of the feedback we have received from summer sites that have worked with us through the years:
Your meals are the best, and the kids love them!
The meals are nutritionally balanced for our children’s growing minds and bodies.
NDS is responsive and organized. Our organization has a long-standing relationship with NDS.
Excellent service, organized and timely, very nutritious and tasty, based on a previous relationship.
Satisfied with many years of service. Meals are nutritious and well packaged.
Menus
Posted Materials
These materials must be posted at all of our summer meals sites. Feel free to print them if you need another copy.
- And Justice For All Poster
- Dos and Don’ts – General
- Dos and Don’ts – Share Table
- Dos and Don’ts – Food Safety
- All Meals Must be Served and Eaten at This Site
- Food That’s In When School is Out Poster
Download & print the Field Trip Form here!
Wellness in Action Pledge Card
2017 Summer Splash
Fun Fruits and Veggies
Other Information
NDS is a sponsor of this federal program that is run by NDS under contract with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Sites have the option to be their own sponsor and can contract directly with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. For more information about direct sponsorship see PDE’s website.
For more information about federal child nutrition programs, visit the USDA website.