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 On June 1, the program will kick-off with a
carnival-themed event featuring free lunch, inflatables and games
from 11am-1pm at the Lincoln Junior High School ball diamond. The
lunch will include hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie sticks, fruit cups,
dessert and drink. In the event of rain, the event will move indoors
to the Lincoln Junior High School.
From June 5 to July 27 the program will provide free lunches to
children 18 or younger on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All meals will
take place at the Lincoln Junior High from 12pm to 1pm. No to-go
meals are available. Adults attending with the children may purchase
a lunch for $3.
Participants are invited to take part in free activities from
11:30am-12pm. On Tuesdays the University of Illinois-Extension 4-H
Program will provide free STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math) activities and on Thursdays the Crazy CATCH Lady will lead
participants in fun gym activities to promote physical fitness.
“District #27 in partnership with the First Presbyterian Church of
Lincoln, University of Illinois Extension 4-H, and the Abraham
Lincoln Memorial Hospital is excited to provide this wonderful
opportunity for Lincoln youth this summer.
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We invite and encourage not only our students, but all children
18 and younger to take advantage of this wonderful program,” said Kent Froebe,
District 27 superintendent.
The SFSP takes place throughout the state of Illinois. All children 18 or
younger are eligible to participate in any location. To find additional free
summer meal sites individuals can call 1-800-359-2163, text FoodIL to 877877 or
visit www.summer mealsillinois.org.
Free Summer Meals are part of the Summer Food Service Program sponsored by the
United States Department of Agriculture and administered by the Illinois State
Board of Education.
[Kent Froebe, Superintendent,
District 27]
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