FOOD PROGRAMS
As part of our commitments to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, we want to help kids grow and thrive by ensuring access to healthy meals – regardless of their family’s financial status. Learn more about each of our food program options below!
Summer Meal Program 2024
We help kids reach their full potential by participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). We provide FREE healthy breakfasts and lunches in Cass and Clay Counties to ALL children up to age 18 at NO CHARGE when school is out for the summer. All meals meet standards established by the USDA. Meals are available Monday to Friday to eat on site. There are no "to-go" meals available this summer, thank you for understanding!
MOBILE FEEDING UNIT:
| Location | Address | Meals and Times | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunsdale Park | 1702 27th Ave. S. Fargo | Lunch only: 11:00 - 11:30 pm | June 10 - Aug 16* |
| Golden Valley Park | 6973 Golden Valley Pkwy S. Fargo | Lunch only: 12:00 - 12:30 pm | June 10 - Aug 16* |
SCHOOL AND YMCA SITES:
| Location | Address | Meals and Times | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Elementary* | 500 10th Ave. E. West Fargo | Breakfast, Lunch* | May 27 - Aug 20* |
| Independence Elementary* | 3700 54th St S. West Fargo | Breakfast, Lunch* | May 27 - Aug 20* |
| Schlossman YMCA | 4243 19th Ave. S. Fargo | Breakfast, Lunch* | May 27 - Aug 20* |
| Madison Elementary | 1040 29th St. N. Fargo | Breakfast, Lunch* | June 3 - Aug 27* |
| Jefferson Elementary | 1701 4th Ave. S. Fargo | Breakfast, Lunch* | June 3 - Aug 27* |
*Breakfast and Lunch times site
*No food programs July on 4
*This food program is in partnership with West Fargo Public Schools
Rural Route
In the summer of 2024, we are introducing a rural food truck route. We provide FREE healthy meals to ALL children up to age 18 at NO CHARGE. One week of meals will be available at each site throughout the summer. Meals do not need to be consumed on site. An adult may pick up the meals, with prior approval. All meals meet standards established by the USDA.
| Location | Address | Start Dates | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borup Public Park behind Former School |
320 Main Ave, Borup, MN 56519 |
June 10 | Mon | 11 am - 11:30 am |
| Perley Kirkebo Lutheran Church |
346 Welch St, Perley, MN 56574 |
June 10 | Mon | 12 pm - 12:30 pm |
| Hendrum Former NCW Elementary School Playground |
320 Main St, Hendrum, MN 56550 |
June 10 | Mon | 1 pm - 1:30 pm |
| Minto Elementary School School Parking Lot |
200 4th St, |
July 15 | Wed | 12 pm - 1 pm |
| May-Port Peter Boe Jr Elementary School Parking Lot |
20 2nd St NW, Mayville, ND 58257 |
July 15 | Thurs | 12 pm - 1 pm |
| Fergus Falls Library | 205 E Hapmden Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 |
June 10 | Fri | 11 am - 12 pm |
| Cormorant Lot By Recycling Area |
14660 YMCA Ln, |
June 10 | Fri | 2 pm - 3 pm |
Senior Meal Program
We also offer a community meal program, just for seniors!
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Services at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington D.C. 20250-9410
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.