28. Summer Food Services for Children
INFORMATION:
The Summer Food Services for Children Program is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture and Pennsylvania Department of Education. The purpose of the program is to provide meals for needy children during the summer months when the National School Lunch Program is not available.
The Bethlehem Area School District has been a sponsor for district programs.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Bethlehem Area School District be authorized to enter into an agreement with the United States Department of Agriculture and Pennsylvania Department of Education for the Summer Food Services for Children Program.
The administration's recommendations 18, 28, 32, and 35 were considered together. Director Leeson asked for an explanation of this program and our participation level. Mr. Majewski responded that a number of organizations offer programs during the summer for children who are generally eligible for free and reduced price lunches. The district provides meals to those programs. It is part of the USDA Summer Food Service Program. The district will bill the USDA for reimbursement of those costs. The program has been run in our district for quite a number of years. With rare exceptions, it is at no cost to the school district.