memo
DATE:
May 18, 2016
TO:
WIC Coordinators
FROM:
State WIC Staff
SUBJECT:
Summer Food Service Program – Share this information with your families!
During the school year, over 312,000 Minnesota children are eligible for free or reduced-price
meals through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast programs. However, when the
school year ends for the summer, these children may not have access to the nutritious meals
they need.
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) provides free meals to children 18 and under to fill
this gap. Over 628,000 summer meals served in Minnesota by Second Harvest Heartland’s
grant funded sponsors.
Check out the Second Harvest Heartland - SFSP website for:
• MAP of SFSP meal sites near you, your clinic and around the state;
• Information: SFSP Frequently Asked Questions
• Outreach materials:
o Tear-Off Pads ordering (100/pad)
o Downloadable poster (11”x17”)
OPEN TO ALL CHILDREN 18 YEARS OF AGE AND UNDER!
NO ENROLLMENT - NO COST!
SPREAD THE WORD!