Free Summer Meals Program Returns To Bristol Twp. School District

Provided by the Bristol Township School District:

For the third consecutive summer, the Bristol Township School District’s Food Service Department will offer free, nutritious meals to students through its Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).

Starting on Monday, June 22, the Food Service Department will serve breakfast and lunch daily in the cafeterias at Truman High School and Mill Creek Elementary. Meals are free of charge for any child 18 years of age or younger. No application or registration is required. Additionally, children do not need to be enrolled in a Bristol Township school; however, children need to be present to receive the free meals. 

“The meals students receive at school might be the most consistent or nutritious meals they receive all day, and we are proud to provide that support and consistency throughout the summer months,” said Brandon Lang, director of food services. 

All breakfasts include a milk, fruit or vegetable, and grain/bread, while all lunches include a milk, two fruits and/or vegetables, grain/bread, and a meat or protein alternative. Menus will be posted in advance on the SFSP webpage. 

The SFSP will operate Monday through Friday through August 26, with the exception of July 3, at the following schools:  

• Truman High School, 3001 Green Lane, Levittown, will serve breakfast from 8 to 8:45 a.m., and lunch from 10 to 11:45 a.m. 
• Mill Creek Elementary, 6501 Mill Creek Road, Levittown, will serve breakfast from 9 to 9:45 a.m., and lunch from 10:45 to 12:30 p.m. 

There is a limit of one breakfast and one lunch per child, per day. Meals should be consumed on site. 

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funds the summer meals program, which is run by school districts and local organizations. Sites can be found throughout the community. Families can text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 304-304 and type in a zip code to find nearby summer meals sites, along with operating days and times, or use the USDA’s site finder webpage. No application, registration, proof of residency or citizenship is required.