What is the Free Summer Meals Program Kids?
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), known in Fairfax County as the Summer Meals Program for Kids, provides reimbursement to the county for free, nutritious breakfasts and lunches served to children 18 and younger. These meals help children on free and reduced lunch get the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow throughout the summer months when they are out of school. When school is out, the meals served as a part of the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program are not available, and due to families’ limited budgets, or other circumstances, children will often miss wholesome meals. The Summer Meals Programs for Kids fills this gap.
