Summer Food Service Program seeks groups to operate meals programs

MAT-SU — The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development’s Child Nutrition Programs unit is looking for school districts, parks and recreation departments, nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations, camps and churches to operate Summer Food Service Program feeding sites for children and youth in low-income areas in Alaska.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Summer Food Service Program helps provide nutritious meals to individuals 18 years and under in low-income areas when school lunch rooms close for the summer.

Sponsors are reimbursed with federal funds for each eligible meal served at approved feeding sites. All sponsors receive training and technical assistance from Alaska Child Nutrition Programs prior to starting their Summer Food Service Program and throughout the program’s duration.

To sponsor a program this summer, contact program specialist Alicia Stephens at (907) 465-4788 or alicia.stephens@alaska.gov.