The Food & Nutrition Services Department of the Salem Public Schools will host a family kickoff event to promote the Salem Summer Meals Program. The program will begin July 11 and run through August 12. The Salem Summer Meals Program provides lunches and breakfasts at various sites in Salem to all children ages 0-18 at no charge. No registration is needed. Enrichment activities for children will be offered at most meal sites. Detailed program schedules will be provided at the event.
Many family-friendly activities are planned for the kickoff event: carnival games, face-painting, a bouncy house, gardening activities, a basketball tournament, story-time with the library, cooking demonstrations, a bike safety class, and a performance by Salem High School’s a cappella group. These activities will be sponsored by the Salem YMCA, Salem Parks & Recreation, the Boys & Girls Club, Mass in Motion, Project Bread and the Salem Public Library.
Healthy snacks and beverages will be provided by the Food & Nutrition Services department, the primary sponsor of the Salem Summer Meals Program.
The Salem Summer Meals Program is part of the Summer Food Service Program, which follows USDA nutrition guidelines and is paid for by the USDA.
Meal site locations will include Forest River Park, Rainbow Terrace, the Salem Public Library (new this summer!), On Point, Mary Jane Lee Park, Salem High School, Saltonstall and Bentley Academy Charter School. Detailed meal site schedules for Salem will be provided at the event, and can also be obtained by texting 617-863-6325 or by calling 866-3HUNGRY.