Summer Lunch

During the summer of 2011 more than 7,000 meals were prepared for
area children at eight different sites.  

However, we are only reaching a fraction of the children in our community in need.

Program Information

During the school year, many children receive free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch through the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs. What happens when school lets out? Hunger is one of the most severe roadblocks to the learning process. Lack of nutrition during the summer months may set up a cycle for poor performance once school begins again. Hunger also may make children more prone to illness and other health issues. The Summer Food Service Program is designed to fill that nutrition gap and make sure children can get the nutritious meals they need.

Want to help end hunger this summer?

Find meals for children

To find meal sites in our community, call the Food Bank at 586-7600.

Consider opening a feeding site 

The Summer Food Service Program (Kids’ Summer Lunch Program) reaches only a fraction of the children in need.  While there are federal requirements, your community building or place of faith could become a feeding site.  Sites are the physical location were food is served.  Each site location must work with a Summer Food Service Program sponsor (The Gallatin Valley Food Bank) that is financially and administratively responsible for the meal service.  You can also help by coordinating site participation with other youth activity programs in our area.  Be sure to contact the Food Bank with your ideas and questions.

Volunteer

While feeding children is the top priority of the Summer Lunch Program, programming and activities is what keeps children coming back.  This takes volunteers–and lots of them–especially in June, July, and August.   Volunteers can help with basics like transporting food,  meal service at a site–they also plan and do educational or recreational activities with the children.  We encourage you to fill out our volunteer registration form today!

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Tell others how the Summer Lunch Program helps feed children and discuss how they or their organization can help.  The more people who know, the more likely they are to take action to help end hunger or know how to help their own children.
We are already planning for Summer 2012.  Please give us call if you have any questions. 

Additional Details

The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) runs throughout the summer months providing FREE lunches to SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN.    The Gallatin Valley Food Bank is the local sponsor for the State Office of Public Instruction to provide this program in Gallatin County. 

Following is a schedule of days and times the Summer Lunch Program is available, if you are interested in attending, please contact the Food Bank at 586-7600 or join us for lunch and FUN activities at one of the following locations:

CENTENNIAL PARK
Corner of Tracy & Cottonwood (Behind the Bozeman Senior Center), Bozeman, MT 59715
Lunch is served in the park Monday through Friday
between 12 noon - 1:00 pm
June 13 –August 26, excluding July 4th

THE SOB BARN ON MSU CAMPUS
1400 West Garfield, Bozeman, MT 59717
Lunch is served Monday through Friday
Between 12 noon - 1:00 pm.
June 13– August 26, excluding July 4th

SAMPLE  MENU FOR SUMMER OF 2011

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
To be served the weeks of:  June 13, June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22
Cold Sandwiches turkey slices (2 oz)slice cheese (1 oz)applesauce ( ½ cup)carrot sticks ( ¼ cup)1% Milk (8 fl oz)	Chicken Nuggets 5 pieces chicken sesame broccoli ( ¼cup) fresh or mixed fruit(½ cup) 1% Milk (8 fl oz)	Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwiches peanut butter (2 T)jelly (1 T) applesauce ( ½ cup)carrot sticks (2 oz)string cheese (1 oz) 1% Milk (8 fl oz)	Hot Dogs beef franks (2 oz) celery sticks (2 oz) ranch dressing (1 oz)fresh or mixed fruit ( ½ cup) 1% Milk (8 fl oz)	Grilled Cheese Sandwiches sliced cheddar cheese (1 oz)carrot or celery sticks (2 oz)½ banana or orange peanut butter (1 oz.) 1% Chocolate Milk (8 fl oz)
To be served the weeks of:  June 21, July 5 , July 19, August 2, August 16
Beef and Spaghetti Casserole casserole (½ cup)  string cheese (1 oz)applesauce ( ½ cup)carrot sticks (1/4 cup)1% Milk (8 fl oz)	Sloppy Joes meat & bean mix (2 oz)mixed vegetables ( ¼ cup) mixed fruit ( ½ cup) 1% Milk (8 fl oz)	Bean Burritos bean mix (2 oz) 1 tortilla shell shredded lettuce ( ½ cup) banana 1% Milk (8 fl oz)	Corn Dogs apple slices ( ½ cup)celery sticks (2 oz)peanut butter dip (1 oz)1% Milk (8 fl oz)	Beef Taco Salad ground beef (2 oz) lettuce and tomato mix ( ¾ cup) tortilla chips (4 oz) shredded cheese applesauce ( ½ cup) 1% Chocolate Milk (8 fl oz)

Please note the last week of meals will be determined by the children’s vote, with pizza served on the last day of the program.

ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE (COMING SOON)

In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

THE GALLATIN VALLEY FOOD BANK IS A PROGRAM OF THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL  www.thehrdc.org