Children ages 18 and under can get free nutritional meals this summer thanks to a program offered by the California Department of Education and the United States Department of Agriculture.
The City’s Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Summer Food Services Program at five locations in June, July, and August. Breakfast will be served from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m., with lunch available from Noon to 1:00 p.m. All meals are served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Meals will be provided Monday through Friday at the following locations from June 12 through August 4:
» Pico Park, 9528 Beverly Blvd.
» Rivera Park, 9530 Shade Lane
» Rio Hondo Park, 8421 San Luis Potosi Place
» Rio Vista Park, 8751 Coffman and Pico Road
» Smith Park, 6016 Rosemead Blvd.
NOTE – No meals will be served on Monday, June 19, and Tuesday, July 4.
All meals must be eaten on-site. Monthly menus will be available at participating sites and on the City’s website.
Volunteers are needed to assist with set up, meal distribution, site supervision, and clean up. If you would like to volunteer or need more information about this program, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 562.801.4430.
