DeKalb County School District providing free meals to students until July 22

School is out and some students may find it harder to find meals during the summer.

Look no further than the DeKalb County School District, who announced they will provide free summer meals to students.

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The initiative, Seamless Summer Option Program, will provide nutritious breakfast and lunch meals at no cost to parents or guardians now through July 22, the district said.

“Studies show that nutritious meals impact a student’s well-being and academic performance. Those needs don’t end just because the school year does,” said Dr. Connie R. Walker, DCSD’s Executive Director of School Nutrition Services.

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“We see the faces of the families we’re serving and know that we are making a real difference by providing these meals during the summer months,” Walker said.

Meals will be available at any of the 70 district schools hosting summer school classes.

Families are strongly encouraged to contact any summer school site for specific mealtimes and days of operation, the district said.

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Parents can find a complete listing of sites and other important information about the Seamless Summer Option Program here or contact the DCSD Nutrition Office at (678) 676-1786.

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