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Akron Public Schools’ Free Summer Meals Program provides all kids and teens 18 and under with FREE nutritious meals on weekdays during summer break. All kids and teens are welcome! No need to be an Akron Public Schools student to participate.

Visit meals.akronschools.com for sites and information. Meals are available June 13 - August 5, unless othewise noted. All locations will be closed June 20, and July 4 - 8.

Summer Food Program Volunteering The summer Food Service Program (SFSP or the “summer meals program”) was created to connect children from low-income families to the crucial nutrition they need during the summer. The program was created more than 40 years ago to help children from low-income families get the healthy food they need during the summer months, when school is out. Local organizations like schools, recreation centers, YMCA, Boys & Girls clubs & Libraries run summer sites to feed and sometimes even offer enrichment opportunities for these children in high need areas.

If you are interested in volunteering for future programs please contact Robert Dowdell at 330-375-2832.

Text Summer Meals to 97779 to receive a list of available SFSP sites in your areas. This service is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and updated weekly. For verified information on approved sites, text the USDA number or call 1-866-3-HUNGRY (866-348-6479).

Non-discrimination Statement

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its agencies, offices and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the agency (state or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 800.877.8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languagaes other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (AD-3027), found online at ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office; or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call 866.632.9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410;

(2) fax: 202.690.7442; or

(3) email: [email protected]

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.