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 15 children each day and complete daily paperwork to be submitted to NDS on a weekly basis.