Program Description
The Virginia Summer Meals for Kids program provides nutritious meals to children who would normally receive free or reduced price meals when school is in session. This helps children to maintain a nutritious diet and helps their families to stretch their food dollars during the summer months.
The program is offered in many and various locations such as parks, playgrounds, housing authorities, day camps, churches, community centers, etc. Often the meal service is combined with learning and recreational activities for the children.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of Virginia, your household's annual income before taxes must not exceed $19,240 if one person lives in the household; $25,900 if two people live in the household; $32,560 if three people live in the household; $39,220 if four people live in the household; $45,880 if five people live in the household; $52,540 if six people live in the household; $59,200 if seven people live in the household; $65,860 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,660 for each additional person in the home.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
For information about the Virginia Summer Meals for Kids program
please visit:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/summer/states/virginia/default.htm
If you have questions regarding the program, please call the USDA
Food & Nutrition Service toll-free at:
800-448-8732
Managing Agency
Virginia
http://www.myvirginia.org
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