BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — As students head into summer break, Buffalo Public Schools is making sure children continue to have access to free, nutritious meals through the Summer Meals program.
The program provides free breakfast and lunch to children and teenagers throughout Buffalo at schools, pools, parks, libraries and mobile meal sites. Registration or paperwork is not required.
For some families, the program provides more than a meal. The program helps make sure children have enough food while school is out.
Ruth Connors, Buffalo Public Schools Director of Food Service, said the program is designed to support families after the school year ends.
"During the school year, we have a very strong breakfast and lunch program, and during the summertime, a lot of the children are looking for a place to get a meal," said Connors. "So, we want to be able to support our families in need, especially during these times right now."
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, more than 14 million children nationwide live in food-insecure households. In New York, one in five children experiences food insecurity.
The Summer Meals program will continue throughout the summer at these participating locations: https://www.buffaloschools.org/article/3016015. Meals must be consumed on site.
