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Garland, Texas – May 13, 2010 – School is almost out for the summer, and that means thousands of Garland children will be looking for places they can meet their friends, have fun and eat healthy snacks and meals. The Garland Summer Nutrition Program will be ready to meet the demand.
The 2010 Summer Nutrition Program, themed “Education, Exercise and Eating Right with Friends, Fun and Food”, will offer free breakfasts and lunches at 27 different locations throughout the community. Four Vacation Bible School day sites are also included in the total number. To participate, children may simply show up at any participating program site from June 14 through August 13, 2010 (excluding July 5).
In 2010, Garland is celebrating the 15th consecutive year of participation in the Summer Nutrition Program. Meals alternate between hot and cold entrees, while cold breakfast is offered at selected sites. The Texas Department of Agriculture Summer Nutrition Program is offered statewide by local sponsors who operate sites where children up to 18 years-old can get meals at no charge. The service is open to all children, regardless of income. People who are over age 18 and enrolled in school programs for people with disabilities also participate.
The open sites are located in areas where more than 50 percent of the children are eligible for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program. Most of the sites will offer activities designed to exercise the body and mind at recreation centers, schools, parks, churches, VBS sites, community centers and selected apartments. The City of Garland provided more than 68,000 lunches, 35,000 snacks and 6,000 breakfast meals in 2009.
The most up-to-date information on Summer Food meal sites and hours of operation is available statewide by calling 2-1-1. For more details on the Summer Food Program visit www.summerfood.org. The City of Garland official website www.garlandtx.gov also contains a complete list of sites in our area.
For more information, please call the Summer Nutrition Message line at 972-205-3335.
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Compliance and Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (202) 260-1026, (866) 632-9992 (toll-free) or (202) 401-0216 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.