Beginning Monday, June 13, the City of Evanston’s Parks and Recreation Department will provide free cold breakfasts and lunches to youth 1 to 18 years old at six locations throughout Evanston as part of the Summer Food Program. The program will run through Aug. 12.
Free meals are available to all youth daily, Monday through Friday, on a first-come, first-served basis. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 9:30 a.m. and lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
There are no residency or income-based restrictions to participate in the program. Meals will be available for grab-and-go only and guardians must accompany young children.
Meal sites:
- Dewey School, 1551 Wesley Ave.
- Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St.
- Mason Park, Church Street at Florence Avenue
- Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main St.
- King Arts School, 2424 Lake St.
- Oakton School, 436 Ridge Ave.
The Summer Food Service Program is funded by a grant from the Illinois State Board of Education. Menus are available at the Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center and on site at each location.
For more information, visit cityofevanston.org/summerfood or call/text 847-448-4311. Evanston residents can dial 311.
Submitted by City of Evanston