CITY OF AKRON RECREATION BUREAU PARTICIPATING INSUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM
City of Akron Press Release
Published: 07-13-2016
Akron, Ohio, July 13, 2016 – City of Akron Recreation Bureau is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals are provided to all eligible youth (18 years old and younger) and summer day camp programs that meet the income guidelines for reduced-priced meals in the National School Lunch Program. The income guidelines for reduced-price meals by family size are available upon request.
“For some of our kids, the meals they receive at school are their primary source of nutrition,” said Mayor Horrigan. “The city is proud to provide these much needed meals during the summer.”
Children who are part of households receiving food stamps, or benefits under the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations, or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families are automatically eligible to receive free meals.
For a complete listing of sites and meal times, visit:
http://www.akronohio.gov/cms/resource_library/files/226aaa8abbb39572/summer_food_service_program_sites.pdf
Acceptance and participation requirements for the Program and all activities are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.
For more information please contact:
Audley McGill
City of Akron
Food Service Program Coordinator
380 W. Croiser Street
Akron, Ohio 44306
330-375-2826
For further information, contact:
Christine R. Curry
Director of Communictions
166 S. High Street, Akron, OH 44308
www.akronohio.gov
Phone: 330/375-2209
E-mail: [email protected]
