Kenosha Unified announced on Mar. 20 that it will again host the Summer Food Service Program, providing free nutritious meals to children in the community during the summer months.
The program is important because it ensures that children who rely on free or reduced-price school meals continue to have access to healthy food when school is not in session. The Summer Food Service Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. Free meals are available to all children aged 18 and under, as well as individuals over 18 who are determined by a state or local public educational agency to be mentally or physically disabled and participate in a qualifying school program.
Meals will be served at several locations, including Brass Elementary, Grant Elementary, Bullen Middle, and Washington Middle from June 16 through July 23. Breakfast will be offered at all sites from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m., while lunch will only be available at Brass Elementary from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. No meals will be served on Fridays, and all meals must be consumed on site.
The announcement states that “meals are provided to eligible children regardless of race, color, national origin, age, gender or disability and there will be no discrimination in the course of meal service.” Brass Community School promotes multicultural diversity and equitable opportunities for all students, according to the official website. The school is located in a building constructed on the former site of the American Brass Company according to the official website.
Brass Community School aims to motivate every child to achieve their greatest academic and social potential within a secure and inclusive setting according to the official website. The school’s motto is working together and expecting excellence according to the official website. Partnerships with organizations support mentoring programs, reading initiatives, and family involvement according to the official website. Preschool sessions with specialized instruction in literacy and math are also offered at Brass Community School according to the official website.
The continuation of this summer meal program reflects ongoing efforts by Kenosha Unified schools like Brass Community School to support student well-being throughout the year.
