No-Cost Meals Available For Children And Teens In Herndon And Reston

Summer vacations bring food insecurity for some households in the community due to the inconsistent access to adequate food by lack of resources. However, to overcome this, no cost meals are being provided to the children and teens at given locations in Herndon and Reston.  BBQ sits are also available for the adults for a low-cost purchase.
A child receives a no-cost meal at the Summer BBQ held at Hutchison Elementary School in Herndon
As per Herndon Connection, "According to Fairfax County Public Schools, children 18 years of age and under can receive no-cost lunches at designated BBQ sites during summer vacation, two at local elementary schools, Dogwood at 12300 Glade Drive in Reston and Hutchison at 13209 Parcher Avenue in Herndon. Both schools are part of the 2019 FEEDS (Food for Every Child to Eat During Summer) program that provides free meals meeting federal nutrition guidelines. The BBQ Lunch program runs through Aug. 23, Monday through Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., except for no service July 4-5. Everyone is welcome, and there is no registration. Low-cost adult lunches are available for purchase at the BBQ sites as well." Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) or Summer Meals Program is the initiative of the United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. This program provides children and teens in low-income areas free meals when school is out. According to Herndon Connection, "The federally funded, state-administered program reimburses providers who serve free, healthy meals to children and teens during the summer months when school is not in session. Under this program, Fairfax County Schools, as well as the local nonprofit organization Cornerstones, offers meals for children and teens to 18 at given locations."

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Maryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.