The Summer Food Service Program is a federally-funded, state-administered program. SFSP reimburses program operators who serve free, healthy meals and snack to children and teens, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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In 2018, the SFSP provided more than 1.5 million nutritious meals and snacks to children during the summer when school was not in session.
Food given to children will be donated to locations from the Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign and Logan Counties.
“Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability,” a statement from the Second Harvest says.
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Meals will be provided at:
• Brentwood Square located at 175 E. Brent Dr. in Springfield on from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 12 until Aug. 1.
• School of Innovation located at 601 Selma Rd. in Springfield from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 11 until Aug. 1.
• YMCA Van Buren located 2430 Van Buren in Springfield from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 11 until Aug. 1.
• Central Community Kitchen located 102 W. High St. in Springfield from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 11 until Aug. 1
• YMCA Downtown located at 300 S. Limestone St. in Springfield from 12 p.m. until 1 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 11 until Aug. 1
• New Carlisle Elementary located 1203 Kennison Ave. in New Carlisle from 1:15 p.m. until 2:15 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from June 11 until July 25.
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