Free Summer Lunch For Kids Launches At Virginia Avenue Park

SANTA MONICA, CA — A free summer lunch program for school-aged kids starts Monday at Virginia Avenue Park in Santa Monica, the city announced.

The program is a collaboration with the city's Department of Education and offers free grab-and-go meals Monday through Friday at the Virginia Avenue Park Thelma Terry Building from noon to 1 p.m. through August 11, 2021.

All meals meet the nutritional requirements established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, city officials said.

Adults can pick up a bag lunch for each school-age child in their household without a child present due to COVID-19 safety guidelines until supplies last.

This service is walk up only. Face masks are required at the program.

For more information about the lunch program, call 310-458-8688 or email [email protected].

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2021, about 42 million Americans may not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.

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