Summer Food Service Program to provide training for residential camp programs

(FRANKFORT, KY) – The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) invites potential residential camp sponsoring organizations to attend a free training being provided on Dec. 3.

KDE encourages nonprofit residential summer camps that offer an organized program and serve regularly scheduled meals to consider participation in the Summer Food Service Program.

Many Kentucky families depend on free or reduced-price meals during the school year. When school is out for the summer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and KDE's Summer Food Service Program helps ensure that children continue to receive nutritious meals to bridge the nutrition gap during these months.

With state agency approval, a residential camp may claim reimbursement for serving up to three meals per day to children who are determined to be eligible for free or reduced-price meals.

Potential sponsors and other parties interested in more information can provide contact information in the Summer Food Service Program Interest Survey. More information can be found on the USDA website, including the USDA’s nondiscrimination statement.