Free summer meals while WS/FCS students are not in school

Published 11:56 am Friday, June 4, 2021

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For many kids, summertime means food, friends and fun. For families who count on school breakfast and lunch, however, the summer months can be stressful and family food budgets must be stretched even further.

Free summer meals are available to kids and teens ages 18 and younger at sites across our community. There is no paperwork to fill out – just visit one of the sites during mealtime and your child or teen can receive a fresh, nutritious, delicious meal for free.

Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, and there will be no discrimination during the meal service.

Summer program meal sites

June 14-Aug. 12

Monday-Thursday

Closed July 5

Will be open July 9

Mobile delivery in the community

June 14-Aug. 12

Monday-Thursday

Closed July 5

Mobile meals will run June 6-9 and pushed back by one day.

7 day meal bundle pick-up

June 14-Aug. 12

Pick up days – Monday or Wednesday

Pick up time – 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Fill the online order form to reserve bundles

Meals will be served Monday through Thursday at the following 23 school-based sites: Ashley Elementary, Bolton Elementary, Cook Elementary, East Forsyth Middle, Easton Elementary, Flat Rock Middle, Forest Park Elementary, Gibson Elementary, Kennedy, Kernersville Elementary, Kimberley Park Elementary, Kimmel Farm Elementary, Konnoak Elementary, Middle Fork/ASU Academy, Mineral Springs Middle, North Forsyth High, North Hills Elementary, Old Town Elementary, Paisley, Petree Elementary, Smith Farm, Walkertown Elementary, and Ward Elementary.

This year, mobile meals will continue to be delivered in the community for the summer meals program. The school system will be serving 40 mobile sites this year at this time with the possibility of modification based on the community needs. Text FOOD to 877-877 to find mobile meal sites near you. A 7-day meal kit will also be provided per child which will also include a gallon of milk.

The school system will also continue the 7-day meal bundle pick-ups at two locations. Atkins High School and Jefferson Middle School will have these meal bundles available for pick up on Mondays or Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Please fill out the order form for these meals at http://bit.ly/2021SummerMeals.

WS/FCS currently has a successful nutrition program during the school year where healthy meals are offered daily. A variety of foods will be available this summer, including whole-grain biscuits, healthy varieties of breakfast pizzas made with low-fat cheese and whole grains, whole-grain chicken sandwich, fruits and vegetables and 100% fruit juice and low-fat milk options.

Any questions regarding locations or time schedules should be directed to WS/FCS’s Child Nutrition Department from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at 336-703-4275.

You can also go to https://wsfcs.nutrislice.com for summer menus and locations or download the Nutrislice app free from your smartphone app store. Also, you can text FOOD to 877-877 to find mobile meal sites near you.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.