WALLA WALLA — The Milton-Freewater and Athena-Weston school districts are offering free meal services this summer.
The pair join the other school districts in the Walla Walla Valley in providing meals. Most programs are available to all children ages 1 to 18, even if they are not enrolled in the school district.
Most programs require children to eat their meals at the site where they’re served. Below are more details for each district’s program including dates, times and locations
Milton-Freewater has five free meal sites that will be in operation this summer.
Two of these programs — the YMCA and Gib Olinger Elementary School — only are available to students enrolled in the district. However, the other three programs are available to anyone 18 and under.
None of the programs will be open July 4. All meals must be consumed on site unless a sponsor has authorized participants to leave the site.
Orchard Homes (anyone under 18): 311 N. Elizabeth St., June 20-Aug. 10 Monday-Thursday; 10:25-10:45 a.m.
Milton-Freewater Public Library (anyone under 18): 8 S.W. Eight Ave., June 20-Aug. 10 Monday-Thursday; 10:50-11:10 a.m.
Joe Humbert Family Aquatic Center (anyone under 18): 200 DeHaven St., June 20-Aug. 10 Monday-Thursday; 12:20-12:40 p.m.
YMCA (enrolled students only): June 20-Aug. 10, Monday-Thursday; times unavailable.
Gib Olinger Summer School (enrolled students only): 1011 S. Mill St., July 31-Aug. 10 Monday-Thursday; times unavailable.
Athena-Weston School District’s meal program is available to all children ages 1 to 18. Meals will be served at two locations listed below, Monday through Thursday every week.
“The Summer Meal Program is an important tool to ensure that our students have food security through the summer months,” said Superintendent Ann Vescio.
The program will be closed July 4. All children are expected to eat their meals on site.
Athena Elementary School: 375 S. 5th St., June 12-Aug. 17 Monday-Thursday; noon-12:30 p.m.
Weston City Park: June 12-Aug. 17 Monday-Thursday; noon-12:30 p.m.
Loryn Kykendall reports on health care and education. She can be reached at lkykendall@wwub.com.
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