The East Baton Rouge Parish School System, the Office of Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome, and OneRouge CAFÉ are partnering in a free summer meals program and an interactive online map with locations of numerous feeding sites in the community.
Families can find convenient locations on the EBRPSS Summer Feeding Sites interactive map. The 2024 EBRPSS Summer Meals Program will provide free breakfast and lunch to children ages 18 years and younger from May 28 to Aug. 2.
“We are excited to share with our community our dedication to ensuring that all children are provided fresh, delicious, and nutritious meals all year, including during the summer when children are more likely to go hungry,” said Dr. Nichola Hall, chief human resources officer of the EBRPSS Child Nutrition Program.
“Summer should be a time of enjoyment, not spent worrying about where the next meal will come from,” Broome said. “The EBRPSS Summer Feeding Program reflects a collective commitment to the well-being of Baton Rouge students, providing them with access to nourishing meals essential for their growth and development. This program helps ensure that no child in our community faces hunger during the summer months.”
Families can access free meals for their children in several ways this summer: EBRPSS Summer Meals: No application is required, and drop-ins are encouraged! Meals are provided on-site Monday through Thursday, excluding Monday, June 17, and Thursday, July 4.
Families can find a convenient location at EBRPSS Summer Feeding Sites. Rural Site Brunch Kits: Families must preregister (link here). On Mondays and Thursdays, three- and four-day brunch kits can be picked up at Northeast Elementary School in Pride. Meals on the Geaux: This “Meals on the Geaux” service is offered at select housing authorities and libraries throughout Baton Rouge. Meals must be consumed onsite. No application is required. Check the EBRPSS Summer Feeding Meals on the Geaux list for specific dates and times. SUN Bucks, also known as Summer EBT: This SNAP program provides school-aged children additional benefits to purchase healthy food.
For more information, visit the Department of Children & Family Services at https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/1239/.
Families are encouraged to participate in the EBRPSS Summer Feeding Programs and use SUN Bucks to help ensure children have access to healthy and nutritious meals during the summer.
The EBRPSS Summer Feeding Program is supported by partners like OneRouge and its Capital Area Food Equity (CAFÉ) Coalition, along with the city of Baton Rouge. These partners help increase awareness of the program and ensure that families are informed about the resources available, including locations and operating hours of summer feeding sites.
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