MARTINSVILLE, Va. (Romero Report) — Martinsville City Public Schools (MCPS) will once again be serving free summer meals to children and teens age 18 and under beginning June 3.

The school district said in a news release that this is part of their efforts to ensure kids have access to healthy meals during the summer months.

Note that all meals must be eaten on-site during the month of June.

Starting July 1, pick up meals will be available at Martinsville High School.

These meals are available for all children and teens.

You do not have to be a student at MCPS to enjoy a free meal at one of the sites, the release said.

No application, registration, or proof of residency or citizenship is required. 

The program is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture and run by school districts and local organizations with sites throughout the community, according to MCPS.

Families can text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 and type in a zip code to find nearby summer meals sites along with operating dates and times. 

Here’s a list of summer meals sites and mealtimes:

• At Albert Harris Elementary School, 710 Smith Road, Martinsville, from June 3 to 27, breakfast will be from 8 to 9:15 a.m. and lunch will be from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• At Patrick Henry Elementary School, 1810 Church Street Extension, Martinsville, from June 3 to 27, breakfast will be from 8:45 to 9:25 a.m. and lunch will be from 11 to 12:15 p.m.
• At Clearview Early Learning Center, 800 Ainsley Street, Martinsville, from June 3 to 27, breakfast will be from 8:30 to 9 a.m. and lunch will be from 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• At Martinsville Middle School, 201 Brown Street, Martinsville, from June 3 to 27, breakfast will be from 8 to 9 a.m. and lunch will be from 12 to 1:15 p.m.
• At Martinsville High School, 710 Smith Road, Martinsville, from June 3 to 27, breakfast will be from 8 to 8:45 a.m. and lunch will be from 11:45 to 12:30 p.m.

From July 1-18, you can pick up meals available from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m.

All sites will be closed on Fridays, on June 19, and on July 4.

Again, all meals must be eaten on-site during the month of June.

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